Digital Horizons Support

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How could tech change the face of policing? Find out.

From forensic services to number plate recognition, tech has revolutionised policing. With current advances, there's even greater potential for transformation - and you could help drive progress. As Digital Horizons Support, you'll explore new technologies and shape the way they're adopted, learning new skills as you go. It's a chance to influence 21st century policing and keep future London safe.

Digital Horizons is a unique team, based within our Digital Intelligence Services. Its aim is to improve the way we work through innovation, process engineering, systems design, technological acquisition and access to data. In this key support role, you'll help us explore new technologies that can have a huge impact on policing today and tomorrow. Working with partners across the organisation, you'll identify gaps in our capability and work on ways to solve them. Solutions could range from developing apps to manage workflows, to re-engineering processes to fit current challenges. The work of the Digital Horizons team is extensive and you'll work with partners from across law enforcement and beyond.

The key to progress is curiosity, so you must be a self-learner. You'll be driven to pursue exciting new solutions and undertake challenging projects. You'll also have a background or interest in a relevant field, such as technology, data science, computer programming or social media. A team player, who's IT savvy, you'll enjoy building partnerships.

Besides the rewarding nature of the job itself, a competitive salary and a Civil Service pension, you'll also benefit from excellent career and professional development. If you're looking to progress, this is a great opportunity.

Vetting

This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post; with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post, if required.

Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) OR Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.

Please click on the below link to view an online candidate information pack that will you give you an insight into the Met, the competency framework we use which shapes our daily work behaviours, the application process and a host of other information, that will help inform and support your application. 

Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).

Completed applications must be submitted by 11:55pm, 31 August 2022.

We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today's complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all of London's communities. Applications from across the community are therefore essential.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer the Met have committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.