Army - System Information Lead

Ministry of Defence; Peacehaven; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in the UK is seeking a System Information Lead to manage all Service Police cyber and data activities. Responsibilities include overseeing Information Systems, managing a budget of approximately £2.5 million annually, and ensuring proper governance and risk management. The role may involve travel and the discussion of remote working options. Candidates should be prepared for strategic collaboration and oversight of Service Police Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Service Police Information Systems, ensuring governance and accreditation.
• Identify and manage risks associated with Information Systems.
• Accountable for the CRIMES Budget and budget oversight.

Job description

The System Information Lead will manage all Service Police cyber, digital and data activity and be responsible for the development of Service Police information system (IS) Strategies and pathways for continual professionalisation, growth and evolution across digital systems.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Lead for all Service Police Information Systems, ensuring that all systems are governed, assured and correctly accredited
• Identify and manage all Service Police Information Systems risk, in particular, risk associated with major developments, partnerships or changes in IS policy and process
• Be the strategic point of contact for Finance and Commercial teams
• Be accountable for the CRIMES Budget, circa £2.5 mil per annum, manage budget allocation, hold a remedy account for Business Cases submission and tracking
• Provide Budget oversight of all IS related spend within the Brigades. Contracting, Purchasing and Finance (CP&F) is a necessity
• Advise the HQ PM(A) Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and act as their delegate when required
• Chair the three Service Police Information Systems Governance Boards on behalf of the SRO
• Line Management responsibility for 1 Military Personnel

This role will require some travel to meetings and engagements across the UK and the successful candidate should be willing to travel.

Remote working within this role is something that can be discussed at interview stages or with your future line manager if you are found successful.