Head of Research and Development

 
Force Headquarters, Camden, London
C001
Full Time
Fixed Term
12 - Months
£46,766.20
£3,033.56
N/A

A Head of Research and Development is required for a 12 month fixed term maternity cover paying up £49,261 with British Transport Police (BTP) based at our Force Headquarters in Camden, London.

BTP is the national police Force for Britain’s rail network. Every day we ensure the safety and security of over six million passengers and railway staff throughout England, Scotland and Wales. As Head of Research and Development with BTP you will lead a centre of research excellence, advising and supporting senior management, other departments, and individual staff members in their efforts to conduct effective research projects and consultations.

Key activities include:

  • To provide an internal source of expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
  • To deliver the timely and effective dissemination of all research and consultation findings throughout BTP.
  • To develop and implement a comprehensive and effective policy governance service across the force.
  • To facilitate BTP’s use of research evidence to inform best practice, solve problems and deliver service improvements.

 Key requirements include:

  • A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, preferably with a social research methods or criminological component.
  • Significant experience at a senior level within the police service or comparable organisation.
  • At least three years’ experience of working in a police, criminal justice, governmental research and/ or policy setting environment.
  • Project Management experience
  • Experience of managing multiple concurrent research projects to tight deadlines.
  • Experience of managing a diverse team with the ability to operate in situations requiring analytical, interpretative and evaluative skills.

 In return for your experience, we can offer you:

  • Salary up to £49,261.20 (£46,766.20 + £2,495 London Allowance)
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Final salary pension
  • Various salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work/childcare) and retail discounts

 

We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves and welcome applications from everyone. You must have both the permanent right to live and work in the UK and have been permanently resident in the UK for at least the previous three years. Any cautions or convictions including those deemed ‘spent’ must be declared at the point of application but will not necessarily exclude you from employment.

We kindly ask agencies not to send CVs. If CVs are received BTP reserve the right to engage with the candidate directly and without a fee being paid under any circumstances.

This opportunity is closed to applications.