HEAD OF INFRASTRUCTURE - BEDS

Force
Bedfordshire Police
HIDDEN - Role Type
Police Staff
Contract Duration
Permanent
Contract Type
Full Time
Department
ICT Department
Location
Headquarters, Kempston, Beds
Grade
SM3
Salary
£80,292
Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
Hours / Week
37
Closing Date
14/07/2025, 23:55
Job Description
About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join our senior leadership team heading our ICT Infrastructure portfolio across the BCH strategic alliance and ERSOU. This is a pivotal role responsible for delivering secure, efficient, and effective infrastructure services that underpin policing operations and digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Member of the ICT Senior Leadership team
• Lead the strategic development and delivery of ICT infrastructure services.
• Provide expert guidance on infrastructure architecture, security, and innovation.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across BCH, ERSOU, and the 7F network.
• Manage significant budgets and supplier relationships.
• Act as Senior Responsible Owner or Senior Supplier for major ICT projects.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven leadership in ICT infrastructure within a complex environment.
• Strong strategic planning and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience managing large-scale budgets and transformation programmes.
• A commitment to public service values and continuous improvement.

WHY WORK FOR BEDFORDSHIRE POLICE?

We have gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.
If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then we are the force for you.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU DOWNLOAD AND STORE A COPY OF THE ROLE PROFILE AS THIS WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE ONCE THE ADVERT HAS CLOSED.

To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds with a range of professional and life experiences so that we are truly representative of our communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Member of the ICT Senior Leadership team
• Lead the strategic development and delivery of ICT infrastructure services.
• Provide expert guidance on infrastructure architecture, security, and innovation.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across BCH, ERSOU, and the 7F network.
• Manage significant budgets and supplier relationships.
• Act as Senior Responsible Owner or Senior Supplier for major ICT projects