Technical Project Manager - Integrated Command and Control System

This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions. Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours. The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Division / Department: Digital Data & Technology

Grade: Surrey Police Level 2 / Sussex Police M2

Status: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Salary Grade Range: Surrey Police £55,804 - £62,807 / Sussex Police £55,944 - £60,912

Working Hours: 36.0 Hours per Week

Location: Forcewide

Chief Constables' Message: We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe. We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you. We wish you all the very best with your application.

The Role & Key Responsibilities: From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference. It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe. We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with a strong background in critical communications and networking technologies, who can lead, coordinate, and successfully deliver complex technical projects within a structured project and programme environment. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in DS3000 and Integrated Communication Control Systems, alongside a deep understanding of Airwave networking and TETRA technology. This includes familiarity with architecture, encryption, authentication, talk groups, terminals, coverage, and resilience, applied within a controlled and governed delivery framework. This role is a Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) for 18 months.

Skills & Experience: Working in alignment with MSP and PRINCE2 methodologies, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining robust project governance, planning and controlling delivery across the full lifecycle, and ensuring alignment with wider programme objectives. You will actively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and stakeholders, provide clear reporting and assurance, and ensure that technical solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and in line with agreed quality standards and business outcomes. In addition, you will bring solid technical knowledge of IP networking, VoIP, SIP, Voice Recording, and Session Border Controllers (SBCs), as well as experience coordinating Airwave and CAD system interfacing and managing system upgrades through formal project controls. You will balance technical complexity with delivery discipline, ensuring that solutions are integrated effectively within operational environments. A clear understanding of ESN architecture is also essential, including familiarity with MCX and LTE/4G/5G mobile networks. You will apply this knowledge to support informed decision‑making throughout the project lifecycle, considering factors such as coverage, capacity, QoS, latency, and resilience, while driving delivery in a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment aligned to programme‑level outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering critical technical capabilities, where your leadership and project management expertise will directly contribute to successful outcomes in a high‑impact and strategically important environment.

Why Work With Us? Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits:

• Career progression
• Contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Discounts for everyday spend
• On‑site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• Generous and supportive parental leave
• Financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• Discounted contributory healthcare scheme

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all. We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement. We are committed to being an anti‑racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti‑racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.