Job Description

Digital IT Project Manager
Digital Policing Directorate
West Yorkshire Police Headquarters, Wakefield / Agile Working
1 Permanent Post (37 hours per week)
46,503.00 - 50,088.00 per annum plus market factor of 4,791 per annum to POD (market factor subject to annual review)

To be considered for this position, please complete a

full application

through the following URL, applications made only through Indeed will NOT be considered: https://westyorkshirepolice.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-3/candidate/postings/2737

West Yorkshire Police are looking to recruit a Digital IT Project Manager to join Digital Policing Directorate based in Wakefield.

As part of the Digital Innovation team, you will influence the future technological composition and direction of the organisation, by implementing innovative new technologies to drive efficiency and effectiveness in policing.

The scope of your responsibilities will include managing, controlling and coordinating the effective and efficient design, delivery and implementation of a wide range of Digital Policing related projects.

This includes ensuring projects are managed professionally and effectively using appropriate project management techniques to ensure completion to agreed timescales, quality and budget, and managing internal customers and a wide range of professional and specialist supplier teams.

The ideal candidate we are looking for will already have a detailed knowledge of Project Management and substantive experience in technology project planning and control. They will also hold the Prince2 Practitioner qualification and have comprehensive up to date knowledge of Prince2 methodologies; or hold an equivalent Project Management qualification.

Furthermore, they will already have experience of using Microsoft Project or similar Project Management software, and possess a relevant degree or the equivalent experience.

You will also be able to demonstrate significant experience of leading, developing, managing and co-ordinating major corporate technology projects, as well as detailed knowledge, understanding and experience of technology change and delivery methodologies in a service orientated environment.

We are seeking a candidate who is not only able to demonstrate proven ability to lead, motivate and direct project teams comprising of internal stakeholders; professional support and external suppliers, but who can also evidence experience of successfully influencing Senior Managers.

Similarly, we are seeking an individual who already has a proven ability to interpret business needs; technical requirements and system specifications into tender documentation, and can oversee implementation.

Owing to the nature of this role they must be willing and able to travel for business purposes to be considered for this position.

The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment.

In certain circumstances, West Yorkshire Police may determine that payment of a temporary market factor supplement is appropriate in order to address exceptional pay differentials. This market factor payment is temporary and subject to an annual review (the review is from the original decision made). ?Protection of earnings is not applicable to market factor payments.

To apply, please attach your CV and Cover Letter detailing why you are suitable for the role, to qualify you MUST redact all personal information:
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The 2024 version of the Competency Values Framework applies to this process. Please disregard the old link to the 2016 version which is contained in the role profile.

Application Process Closing Date: 23:55 hours on 30 July 2025. Please note that interviews will take please on the 14th and 15th August. Only apply for the role if you are available on these dates.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 46,503.00-50,088.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/07/2025