Technology & Innovation Coordination Manager

North Wales Police; Carmarthen; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buddy/mentor program

23-29 days annual leave - depending on

8 bank holidays

24 days flexi leave

On-site gym access

Hybrid/Agile working

Blue Light Scheme discounts

Cycle to Work

Health & Wellbeing Centre

Job summary

Dyfed Powys Police is recruiting a Technology & Innovation Coordination Manager in the ICT Department at Carmarthen HQ. You will lead the alignment of technology and innovation with business goals, ensuring officers and staff have the best available technology.

You will develop the force innovation repository, monitor new solutions across policing, and build relationships with academic and private sector partners.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technology and innovation initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate with academic and private sector partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the alignment of technology and innovation initiatives with business goals.
• Develop and maintain the force innovation repository.
• Work with the Planning and Assurance Manager to progress innovations highlighted during the S-PAC process.

Job description

Technology & Innovation Coordination Manager

Force Dyfed Powys Police

Role Type Police Staff

Business area / Department ICT

Location Carmarthen, Headquarters

Agile/Fixed/Fixed Operational Agile

Grade G

Part/Full Time Full Time

37

Type of Contract Permanent

Level of Welsh language ability required? 1

Closing Date

08/09/2026, 23:55

Job Advert Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Technology & Innovation Coordination Manager in the ICT Department.

To be lead the alignment of technology and innovation initiatives with business goals and driving innovation across the organisation, ensuring officers and staff have the best available technology, demonstrating value for money, and improve the services we provide to the public and victims. The post holder will develop and maintain the force innovation repository, monitoring new innovation and solutions across policing, developing and building upon academic and private sector relationships. Responsible for working with the Planning and Assurance Manager ensuring innovation and technology being highlighted during the S-PAC process are considered and progressed.

What can you expect?

• All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join

• 24 days annual leave (rises to 29 days with 5 years' service) plus 8 bank holidays

• Additional 24 days flexi leave (role dependant)

• Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes

• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)

• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy.

• Pension scheme

• Staff Support Networks

• Flexible working opportunities

• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.

• Sick pay provisions

All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks.

Interview to be held on: To be confirmed

Diversity and Welsh language

Dyfed Powys Police are inclusive employers and strive to have a workforce representative of the communities they police and serve. We believe that we will benefit from the variety of thinking, approach, and skills that diversity can bring; all of which helps us to deliver a better policing service.

We continue to work towards creating a safe, open culture that is ethical and inclusive of all. We have a range of staff networks and groups to provide specific support and advice, and our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious beliefs.

Find out if you're eligible for Positive Action here .

We are committed to being a bilingual organisation and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Information point:

If you require any further information about this role, please do not hesitate to contact: [e-mail]

Or attend our weekly drop-in recruitment event, Wednesday @ 11am - 11:30am here .

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.