EUD Technical Lead (FTC/Secondment)

Thames Valley Police; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Flexible working

Local government pension scheme

Lifestyle discounts

Job summary

Thames Valley Police is recruiting an End User Device Technical Lead to steer the EUD program, lifecycle management and cost‑effective deployment. You will provide leadership for problem management, roadmap adoption and working with internal and external partners.

The role requires travel across forces, reporting to the EUD Service Manager, and will involve flexible working patterns. A full UK driving licence is essential for this post.

Qualifications

• Experience leading EUD teams and roadmaps.
• Experience governing end-user device lifecycles.
• Ability to travel across forces and work flexibly.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead End User Device problem management, roadmap and adoption.
• Manage end-to-end device lifecycles from procurement to disposal.
• Collaborate with Operations Managers, Infrastructure Services, PMs, and suppliers.
• Report to the EUD Service Manager and coordinate with ICT teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

End User Device management

Problem management

Stakeholder engagement

Driving licence

Job description

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

Location Kidlington, Home Address (Hybrid), Southampton, Home Address (Hybrid)

Rank/Grade TVP ICT 4T

Band 4T, circa £56,351 per annum, plus benefits

Part/Full Time Full Time - All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational / business reasons why this cannot be accommodated

Full-time Secondment: 9 months from start date

The Joint ICT End User Device Team are recruiting for an End User Device Technical Lead to provide leadership and technical expertise for EUD problem management, roadmap & adoption for the EUD technology, along with supporting the development of the team.

The successful candidate will manage end to end device lifecycles in accordance with EUD strategy, including device road maps and evaluation through to disposal, focussing on supportability, usability & cost effectiveness.

They will report directly to the EUD Service Manager but work closely with Operations Managers, Infrastructure Services, Project and Programme Managers, Business and force end users, Third party suppliers, ICT Service Desk and Facilities.

The successful candidate must have capability to travel to different locations across both Forces and undertake all suppliers in a timely manner. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason, a full UK driving licence is considered essential.

As part of the Thames Valley Police family, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 30 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.

If you are a permanent member of staff applying for this role, please note it will be offered on a secondment basis. Important: All secondments must be supported in writing by your Line Manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy. Please attach written approval from your line manager and Head of Department in your application. If the secondment is not supported then the role may be offered on a fixed term contract basis, but this has implications including loss of continuous service protections.

Please note: Shift allowance, on-call or other job-related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role for the duration of the secondment.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 15th November 2026.

At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us .

Working Smart . You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.

SupportingYou . Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with.We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You .

Developing You . We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.

Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis. As part of our ongoing commitment to fair and transparent recruitment, we provide guidance on how AI may be used during the application and interview processes. Please familiarise yourself with our AI Guidance for Applicants - TVP Careers