ACRO Deputy Manager HC621512

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national policing unit is seeking an enthusiastic individual for the role of ACRO Deputy Manager. This position involves managing a diverse team, engaging with a range of stakeholders, and achieving strategic objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring safer communities in the UK and globally.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams and complex work programmes.
• Strong leadership skills, engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement and risk management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage workload and team while supporting strategic objectives.
• Engage with partner agencies related to ACRO's work.
• Foster a culture of flexible working and efficient resource use.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Programme delivery

Risk management

Job description

Job Title: ACRO Deputy Manager

Work Location: Near Fareham

Hours per week: Monday – Friday with flexible office hours

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing date: Tuesday 1st July 2025 23:59

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us as an ACRO Deputy Manager, within a national policing unit working to ensure safer communities in the UK and around the world.

More about the role

The successful candidate will manage their own workload and that of their team, deal with personnel matters and develop work streams relating to the wider strategic aims for the delivery of ACRO’s purpose.

• We are looking for a new team member with experience in managing people, whilst also working with both internal and external stakeholders. You will provide clear, effective and visible leadership for your business area and support the ACRO Senior Manager to deliver against strategic objectives.
• Experienced in delivering complex programmes of work that contribute to the purpose of the organisation and the delivery of strategic objectives.
• Practice continuous improvement, good risk management and engender a culture of flexible working practices to make the most effective and efficient use of resources and service delivery to meet changing business needs.
• Engage and develop relationships with partner agencies (such as Government Agencies, Home Office Officials, disclosure and vetting agencies, external suppliers and Foreign Embassies) in relation to the work of ACRO.
• Whilst the size of your team may vary from 15 to 60 first and second line reports, the challenges you will face will always be diverse and will use your ingenuity and experience.