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Post Title: Head of Technology ChangeContract type: Fixed Term Contract – until 31st March 2027Rank/grade: GSalary: Starting Salary £61,180 + £6,920 London Weighting + £200 London Weighting SupplementDirectorate/department: Digital & Technology Services – Corporate Services Dept.Vetting level required: MV / SC(find out more here- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels)Location: Bishopsgate Police StationThis role is open to all Police Staff / external candidates who meet the essential criteria of the person spec, regardless of current grade.The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. Who are we?As City of London Police, we protect the people, businesses and infrastructure of the City of London, one of the most important and dynamic environments in the UK and globally. London City is the smallest borough in London, so does that make our job any less challenging? Absolutely not – because there’s so much going on.City of London Police play a vital role in keeping the City of London diverse community safe. As a Police Staff member you will be helping to making the city safer and deliver a valued service for those that live, work and visit the city.Hybrid working – This Police Staff role adheres to Corporation of London’s hybrid working policy, which requires a 60% office attendance rate. The specifics of this will be discussed locally with your hiring manager if you’re successful for the role.The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strive for inclusivity within our Force. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those who are disabled, have long-term health conditions, and/or are neurodivergent, those with Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, female candidates, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. About The TeamThe Digital and Technology Service is an essential enabler to the Force, ensuring that key digital and technology solutions upon which the force relies, are maintained and operational to high and resilient standards.About The RoleThe Head of Technology Change, on behalf of the City of London Police will be responsible for leading and managing the delivery of IT enabled change to the force, enabling new capability. The role will work across the business to drive programmes and projects to change the organisation when and where required in line with agreed business plans.Working with the Director of Digital and Technology, the role will facilitate the development and ongoing management of the technology change portfolio.ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will be:Work alongside lead officers in relevant business areas to ensure that project and programme outcomes are owned within the service areas.Development of the vision and strategy, business cases for the desired organisational outcomes, evaluation of the current technology and the business processes that support the roadmap for change, planning activities and the management of governance to achieve the outcomes.Manage any budget assigned for technology change aspects of projects. Monitoring the expenditures and costs against benefits as projects progress and reporting progress of the portfolio at regular intervals to the Director of Digital and Technology.Prepare reports for Senior Officers and Members, presenting complex ideas and programmes in a form that is consumable to the audience and uses plain language; ensure reports are signed off before submission to Programme Board, Chief Officers and Committee governance boards.Day-to-day management of the technology change resource utilised by change projects to ensure successful delivery of new capabilities.RequirementsYour application will be scored against the criteria listed below for shortlisting. Please ensure that you reference your ability, knowledge and experience against these points in your applicationFor this role, we need you to have experience of:Monitoring and managing programme budgets and providing a range of reports (including financial) to senior stakeholders and boards/committees.Experience of managing senior stakeholder relationships and delivering effective communications through a variety of channels – adapting styles and approach as appropriate.Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner Qualification, or similar with several years’ experience leading and managing complex programmes of change and successful delivery of outcomes and benefits.Experience of resource management within a portfolio environment, including experience of using blended teams with internal, contract and 3rd party supplier resources.Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills and an ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences clearly and concisely and to successfully engage key stakeholders on what may be complex, politically sensitive or contentious matters.This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK. Also, due to this role requiring MV/SC level vetting, you need to have continuously resided in the UK for the last 5 years. This residency needs to be in the immediate 5 years prior to this application. If you do not meet this requirement, you are not eligible to apply for the role, due to nature of the vetting checks needed.If you would like to discuss the role please contact: Jonathan.Chapman@cityoflondon.police.ukSelection ProcessAs part of the initial application process, you will be asked to evidence how your experience, skills, and knowledge demonstrate your ability to meet the person specification of the role.The application and interview will be tested under Level 3 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description will not be considered.The closing date for applications is Wednesday 13th May 2026 @ 23:59hrsFollowing shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to attend a competency-based interview, anticipated to be held week commencing 25th May 2026.We strive to ensure all our information and services are accessible to and useable by everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way, would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, or have any other questions, please get in touch with HR via hrservices@cityoflondon.police.ukBenefitsA diverse workforce improves the service we provide to our public by making us more approachable and relevant within our communities. This is why it’s vitally important that we recruit people from a wide range of communities and backgrounds with an understanding of cultural issues and a wide range of skills. We therefore particularly encourage female and people from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities to join us.The way we work is changing. With a few exceptions most roles will be able to accommodate part time, job share and flexible working patterns. We can also offer hybrid working patterns of home and office-based shift patterns. Feel free to speak to us about any flexible working requirements.The Force Has a Number Of Staff Support Networks That Can Offer You Support And Advice. Applicants Are Very Welcome To Contact The Networks Directly If They Need Any Support Or Ask Any Question Before They Apply. For Further Information On The Networks And Their Contact Details Please Visithttps://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/police-forces/city-of-london-police/areas/city-of-london/about-us/about-us/equality-and-diversity2/equality-and-diversity-support-networks/LGPS Pension Scheme -Local Government Pension Scheme explained – Which?Access to Blue Light Card scheme -Welcome to Blue Light CardDiscounts within the Square Mile specifically for City of London Police employeesFree access to our Force Gym (with dedicated time for female colleagues throughout the week), Personal Training Instructors with a range of specialisms, and a large variety of fitness and wellbeing programmes29 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, increasing up to 34 days with continuous serviceSeason Ticket Loans
