At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the transformation of data use in UK policing and enhance analytics capabilities.
- Company: Join the Police Digital Service, shaping the future of law enforcement data.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, remote work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Remote role with national travel; commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on public safety through innovative data solutions.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership in data and analytics with experience in complex environments.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 85000 £ per year.
Police Digital Service (PDS) is recruiting on behalf of the NPCC National Data & Analytics Office (NDAO) a dedicated national capability transforming data use in policing. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a ground-breaking function within policing which will shape the future of data and analytics in UK law enforcement and help to utilise policing data to better protect the public.
The NDAO will ensure:
- Responsible data use across law enforcement
- Improved data governance and standardised datasets
- Enhanced data analytics services to support operational decision-making
- Professionalisation of data roles within policing
- A more integrated data-sharing ecosystem across forces
For the first time, UK policing will have a recognised, accredited approach to data and analytics, helping forces to work smarter and more effectively without compromising security or integrity.
The purpose of the role is to translate national strategy, policy intent and operational need into trusted, sustainable and scalable data and analytics capabilities for UK policing. The role provides strategic leadership for the design, delivery, operation and adoption of national data, analytics and technology-enabled capabilities, ensuring they deliver measurable operational value whilst maintaining the highest standards of governance, security and public trust.
The role ensures that NDAO:
- Delivers coherent national capabilities rather than disconnected technical components
- Aligns delivery, architecture, assurance and governance to achieve strategic outcomes
- Sequences delivery realistically against dependencies, risk and organisational readiness
- Converts assurance findings into delivery actions or formal governance decisions
- Delivers services and capabilities that can be adopted, relied upon and scaled across policing
- Realises measurable benefits from investment in data, analytics and technology capabilities
By providing leadership across technical delivery, first line assurance, live services and capability development, the role ensures that national capabilities are delivered and operated at pace without compromising quality, security, governance or operational readiness, protecting national outcomes and public trust. The role acts as a key interface between strategy and delivery, ensuring that national investments in technology, data and analytics translate into effective operational capabilities that support policing outcomes now and in the future.
Our Values are:
- We value People
- We do the right thing
- We are innovative
- We are one Team
- We are proud and passionate
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic leadership for national data, analytics and technology-enabled capabilities, ensuring alignment with policing priorities and NDAO objectives. Translate strategy and policy into clear technical and delivery outcomes.
- Capability & Service Leadership: Oversee the development, delivery, operation and continuous improvement of national capabilities and services. Ensure solutions are scalable, sustainable, secure and deliver measurable operational value.
- Delivery, Assurance & Governance: Provide oversight of procurement, delivery, assurance and governance activities, ensuring risks, dependencies and assurance outcomes are managed effectively. Ensure services and capabilities meet appropriate procurement and finance rules, governance, assurance and operational readiness requirements.
What you need to succeed in the role:
- Strong understanding of data, analytics, technology platforms and service delivery within complex organisational environments.
- Knowledge of governance, assurance, information management, security and risk management principles.
- Understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with delivering national-scale data and analytics capabilities.
- Significant leadership experience delivering complex data, analytics or technology-enabled capabilities in a multi-stakeholder environment.
- Proven track record of translating strategic objectives into successful operational outcomes.
- Experience of leading delivery, assurance and governance activities within large-scale programmes, services or portfolios.
- Experience of building effective relationships with senior stakeholders, partners and suppliers.
Diversity, equity and inclusion: We are committed to equal opportunities for all and will not discriminate on any grounds. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible span of experience. All applicants will be considered without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, nationality, neurodiversity or disability status.
Working Arrangements: This is a remote role with some national travel required to attend meetings. All applicants must be eligible to undergo NPPV3 (Non Police Personnel Vetting Level 3) and SC vetting clearances. Successful applicants will require NPPV3 clearance to have been cleared before starting with PDS.
Please note, we may choose to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications for this role so please endeavour to complete your application as soon as possible.
NDAO - Deputy Director Technical Data and Analytics - 12 month Fixed Term Contract employer: Police Digital Services
Police Digital Services is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration in the field of cyber security. Located in Wigan, Greater Manchester, employees benefit from competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to fostering a supportive environment where every team member can thrive and make a meaningful impact on public safety.
