Force Authorities Bureau Manager

Thames Valley Police; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Valley Police is seeking a Force Authorities Bureau Manager to oversee covert operations and data acquisition in compliance with legislation. This role involves managing a team and ensuring timely responses to operational needs, offering a range of benefits including flexible working hours.

Benefits

30 days annual leave per annum

Flexible working conditions

Career development opportunities

Local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Ability to manage and develop a skilled team.
• Available for 24/7 on call service and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Deploy covert tactics and communicate data acquisition under legislation.
• Manage a motivated team of subject matter experts.
• Ensure lawful applications for authorisation by senior Officers.

Skills

Team Management

Covert Tactics

Communication Data Acquisition

Job description

Full time vacancy

Applications are invited for the role of Force Authorities Bureau Manager. This is an exciting role which involves appropriately deploying covert tactics and acquisition of communications data under the appropriate legislation, associated codes of practise and Force policies/procedures to ensure the submission of lawful applications for authorisation by senior Officers including the Chief Constable and, where appropriate Investigatory Powers Commissioners.

You will manage, support and develop a well utilised, appropriately skilled, and motivated team of subject matter experts within the Force Authorities Bureau through setting clear objectives and maintaining consistent standards.

The successful applicant must have capability to travel to different locations across the Force and undertake all assignments in a timely manner, being available to provide a 24/7 on call service to urgent operational needs, where required. 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. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.

If you are an ‘at risk’ member of staff, please apply directly to the At Risk Recruitment Mailbox with your REI form and do not complete the online application.

If you are a TVP employee and have you been in your current post for less than 12 months, you need to seek approval from your line manager to be eligible to apply for this role.

If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail] quoting reference 22492. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.

Please use Google Chrome when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 8th June 2025.

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(for hybrid working)