Job Description

IRB Systems and Compliance Officer

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Department
Information Research Bureau (IRB)
Location
Kidlington
Rank/Grade
TVP Broad Band 3F
Salary
Band 3F, 29,986 per annum plus benefits
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
Type of Contract
Secondment/Fixed Term Contract

Job Advert

FTC/Secondment until 31/03/2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen within The Information Research Bureau in the crucial role of IRB Systems and Compliance Officer, on a secondment or fixed term contract basis.


Your responsibilities include conducting thorough audits on key law enforcement databases, rectifying inaccuracies, and implementing preventive procedures. You will take charge of PND administration for TVP alongside the current IRB Systems and Compliance Officer in managing covert licenses and performing usage audits.


You will be required to develop and maintain best auditing practices whilst identifying and deterring information system vulnerabilities, managing internal access breaches, and notifying relevant authorities. You will be required to attend regional/national working groups to maximise the benefits of critical police systems.


You will maintain PNC/LEDS and PND User Groups, ensuring compliance with Force policy and distribute the Daily Activity Files in line with Hendon requirements, ensuring timely updates on PNC records to relevant departments. Additionally, you will undertake interrogation of critical systems for intelligence gathering and present your findings to appropriate audiences.


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. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.


If you are a TVP employee and have you been in your current post for less than 12 months, you need to seek approval from your line manager to be eligible to apply for this role.


If you are an 'at risk' member of staff, please apply directly to the At Risk Recruitment Mailbox with your REI form and do not complete the online application.


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 are assumed supported and that your line manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy are aware of your intention to apply. If the secondment is not supported then a strong business rationale must be sent to quoting the reference number for the role.

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 any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at

quoting reference

22689

. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.

Please use Google Chrome when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is

Sunday 17th August 2025

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