DDAT Business Partner

Surrey and Sussex Police; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police service in Guildford is seeking an individual to facilitate technology integration and stakeholder communication. You will work closely with different business areas to translate customer needs into actionable technology roadmaps, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Strong communication and consulting skills are vital, alongside a dedication to improving operational efficiency through innovative solutions. This role offers opportunities for career growth and numerous benefits including a contributory pension and generous leave.

Benefits

Career progression

Contributory pension scheme (LGPS)

Generous annual leave allowance

Discounts for everyday spend

On-site gyms and sports clubs

Generous parental leave

Financial and mental wellbeing support

Discounted healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Good understanding of policing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong consulting skills with influencing ability.
• Knowledge of opportunities for AI and automation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key contact throughout project lifecycle.
• Represent DDaT at project and portfolio boards.
• Guide stakeholders to adopt efficient solutions.
• Translate customer plans into technology roadmaps.

Skills

Communication skills

Consulting skills

Relationship building

Understanding of policing

Analytical skills

Knowledge of AI and automation

Job description

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. In this role you will work closely with specific business areas to understand current and future business requirements. You will act as a key point of contact throughout the lifecycle of projects, representing DDaT at project and portfolio boards where required. As a trusted liaison for senior business stakeholders, you will ensure initiatives align with strategic technology roadmaps and help optimise technical capabilities across the organisation. This includes guiding stakeholders to adopt solutions such as Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and AI‑driven tools to deliver smarter, more efficient ways of working.

You will have…

• A good understanding of policing, with the ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the capability to articulate complex concepts clearly and confidently.
• Strong consulting skills, with an aptitude for influencing and enabling others.
• An ability to get to the heart of customer requirements and consider these within the broader context of organisational change.
• Knowledge of, or an appetite to identify, opportunities for AI, Generative AI, and automation to support planning and improve efficiency.
• The ability to work closely with customers to translate their plans into technology roadmaps and prioritise that work in collaboration with DDaT colleagues.
• Whilst advanced technical IT skills or proven experience in DDaT specialities are not essential, they are welcomed. Applicants are encouraged to review the attached job profile for desired skills and experience, paying particular attention to demonstrating the key behaviours outlined.

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