Radio Comms Engineer (FTC/Secondment)

Thames Valley Police; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Lifestyle discounts

Pension scheme

Job summary

Thames Valley Police is hiring for a Radiocomms ICT role based in Kidlington. You will maintain radio hardware and software, ensuring officers have working communications, with training provided for new ICT areas.

You will collaborate with teams across TVP and Hampshire Constabulary, handling day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and IT infrastructure tasks while adapting to on-call shifts and regional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong technical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills in fast-paced settings.
• Solid understanding of radio communications or network infra; experience with IP, LTE and Starlinks.
• Ability to engage with third parties on service delivery and IT tech topics.
• Good grasp of IT operating infrastructure and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain radio hardware and software to meet business needs and resolve issues within ITIL framework.
• Handle day-to-day operations and control of the radiocomms infrastructure for officers and staff.
• Provide technical guidance during events and festivals where radio solutions are required.
• Travel regionally to locations; work with other teams within TVP and partner forces.

Skills

Problem solving

Radio comms knowledge

Third party coordination

IT infrastructure understanding

Travel ability

Shift/unsocial hours

Job description

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

Location Kidlington

Rank/Grade TVP ICT 3R

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Radiocoms team. This role is a flexible role in a fast-paced environment supporting officers and staff with the Forces radio infrastructure and bespoke equipment for the forces control rooms. Alongside this, we also support operations at festivals & Events to provide technical solutions, knowledge and guidance. In this role you will undertake the day-to-day operations and control of aspects of the Force's radio communications infrastructure making sure our officers have a working technology and equipment.

You will be required to work alongside other teams in Hampshire Constabulary & Thames Valley Police so no two days are the same.

You will be responsible for the maintenance of Radio hardware and software to fulfil business requirements and for problem resolution (within the ITIL model).

Full training will be given to the right candidate who is willing to learn new areas of ICT technology.

The essentials

• Good technical, problem solving and trouble-shooting skills with the ability to think logically in a fast paced environment whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy.
• Good understanding of radio communications or network infrastructure and experience in IP, LTE & Starlinks
• Ability to work with and influence third parties in all aspects of service delivery and IT technology at a technical level.
• Good understanding of IT operating infrastructure.
• Must have capability to travel regionally to various locations and undertake all assignments in a timely manner. For this reason, a full UK driving licence is considered essential.
• Short notice working, unsocial hour’s maybe required with little notice to staying away.

As part of the Thames Valley Police family, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 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.

If you have not held residency in the UK for the last 5 years, we will not be able to process an application from you.

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