South East Cyber Resilience Centre Director (Chief/Detective Inspectors/Staff Grade F) - Secondment in City of London

Type of contract: Secondment to City of London Police until 31 March 2026 (with the expectation of funding extension).

Rank/Grade: Chief Inspector/Detective Chief Inspector (including temporary promotion)/Staff Grade F from Thames Valley, Hampshire and Isle of Wight, Surrey and Sussex constabularies.

Directorate/Department: NPCC National Cybercrime Team.

Statement of expectation for the role: The strategic lead for the South East Cyber Resilience Centre holds critical responsibility for the building of effective and sustainable partnerships across the force areas of Thames Valley, Hampshire and Isle of Wight, Surrey and Sussex, working in collaboration to improve the cyber security posture of small business owners.

Please note this vacancy is only open to officers and staff currently employed by Thames Valley, Hampshire and Isle of Wight, Surrey and Sussex constabularies.

Vetting level required: MV/SC.

Location: Agile working, requiring regular travel around the South East region and occasional travel to elsewhere in England and Wales.

Description of Department: The Cyber Resilience Centre (CRC) Network comprises nine regional Centres, under the overarching strategic leadership of the NPCC Lead for Cybercrime. The Network was formed to help sole traders, micro, small and medium sized organisations strengthen their cyber resilience and better protect themselves against cybercrime, through the provision of tailored NCSC guidance and free technical and other services, delivered by Cyber PATH students. It is a public/private partnership that brings together the strengths, knowledge and experience of policing with business and academia. The CRC Network is funded by the Home Office and is a key part of the Resilience Pillar of the National Cybercrime Strategy. The CRC Network’s core concept is regionally delivered cybercrime advice, guidance and support for SMOs by regional staff who understand the local context.

South East Cyber Resilience Centre (SECRC) Leadership:

• Holds critical responsibility for the building of effective and sustainable partnerships across South East force areas, working in collaboration to improve the cyber security posture of small business owners.
• Is responsible for working collaboratively with internal policing colleagues across the South East in promoting, supporting, and delivering key aspects of the national cybercrime strategy.
• Holds overall responsibility for the creation, planning, and implementation of all operational aspects of the CRC’s day to day activities, implementing the national CRC strategy in a way that is most effective for South East communities.
• Line manages CRC staff and influences wider policing colleagues to support the CRC and amplify key messaging.
• CRC Leads also hold a critical role in the development of the national network, with opportunities for national strategic responsibilities.

The application and interview will be tested under Level 2 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework. Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description/role will not be considered.

If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Leanne Alleyne via leanne.alleyne@cityoflondon.police.uk.

Application details:

• You must have the agreement of your Chief Officer Team to apply for this secondment.
• The closing date for applications is Tuesday 17th February 2026 @ 11:59PM.
• This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK.
• The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.
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