Regional Science and Innovation Manager

Salary £53,688 - £58,455

Championing Change through Innovative ideas

East Midlands Special Operations Unit are seeking a Regional Science and Innovation Manager, on a full-time, fixed-term (end 31st March 2026) basis, to provide leadership, management and coordination of Science and Innovation across East Midlands Policing. Working with regional and national colleagues, you will provide a consistent and coherent approach to Science and Innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• You will coordinate and manage regional Science and Innovation activity for Policing, enhancing and accelerating the effectiveness of innovation projects and the implementation of innovative solutions across the region and nationally.
• Working alongside the National Science and Innovation Manager, you will ensure that the two- way process of identifying, implementing and delivering benefit from innovation is effective.
• You will work in partnership with other RSIMs and innovation networks, to facilitate a strong and transparent community approach to innovation. Regionally you will work to support the Regional Research and Innovation Coordinator as well as contribute to Evidence-Based Policing initiatives.

The must haves

• The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in a science or social science discipline or demonstrate sufficient experience of working at a similar level.
• You must have knowledge and experience of exploring ways of improving efficiency and effectiveness and promoting improvements in value for money across complex organisations.
• You will need to have experience of successfully delivering complex change projects and / or programmes at an organisational level, including robust benefits realisation.

What’s next

Vacancy closes on 20th November 2024 at 23:55.

Please click apply to complete your application stating how you meet the essential/desirable criteria as listed within the job description.