ICT Business Partner (FTC/Secondment)

Thames Valley Police; Cherwell District; Hybrid; GBP 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Flexible working

Staff discounts

Job summary

Thames Valley Police in Kidlington (Hybrid) is seeking an ICT Business Partner to align ICT with Force objectives and manage key stakeholder relationships. You will drive co-created technology solutions and ensure ICT plans meet business needs.

Responsibilities include validating ICT requirements, feasibility studies, business case development, and quantifying benefits. Travel across Forces is required; a full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Validating and justifying business ICT needs
• Conducting feasibility studies and producing business models
• Preparing business cases and identifying quantified benefits
• Co-creating ICT service solutions with stakeholders
• Travel to different locations across Forces; UK driving licence essential

Job description

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

Location Kidlington, 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

FTC/Secondment: 12 months from start date

Working in policing has never been more challenging as we work together to make our communities safer. This is your opportunity to take on a role with pride and confidence, inspiring change in our communities. Exciting challenges lie ahead – new digital technologies and alternative ways of working are transforming the way we protect our communities and bring people to justice.

As an ICT Business Partner, you will manage the relationship between ICT and key Force stakeholders regarding both future direction and Business as usual operational services involving ICT. Working with the Senior Business Partner to identify and exploit opportunities through the co-creation of technology and ICT service solutions, ensuring that ICT plans are aligned with both Forces business plans & objectives.

The post holder will be responsible for validating and justifying business ICT needs, conducting feasibility studies, producing high-level and detailed business models, preparing business cases, identifying and quantifying the business benefits, taking into account the implications of change on the Forces and all stakeholders to ensure that the ICT systems delivered meet the business requirements and benefits and ICT objectives.

You must have capability to travel to different locations across both Forces and undertake all assignments 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.

To be eligible for an ICT role at TVP, you must have been living in the UK for a minimum of 5 years (consecutive).

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 4th October 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.