Job Description:

ICT Digital Delivery Manager

Location: Police Headquarters, Exeter, Police Headquarters, Winfrith, Dorset

Salary: Grade 11 - Starts at £64,650 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £72,972 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Shape critical infrastructure supporting frontline policing

The Alliance ICT Department delivers vital technology services to Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police, supporting over 10,000 officers and staff.

We’re looking for an experienced ICT Infrastructure & Digital Delivery Manager to lead the design, delivery, and performance of the core infrastructure platforms that underpin policing operations.

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for ensuring our infrastructure is secure, resilient, high-performing, and ready for future digital demands.

What you’ll be responsible for

You will lead multidisciplinary teams and suppliers across key infrastructure domains:

• Hosting & Cloud Platforms
  Data centres, hybrid cloud environments, storage, backup, and resilience
• Networks & Connectivity
  LAN/WAN, remote access, telephony, and mission-critical connectivity
• Communications
  Airwave services and transition to the Emergency Services Network (ESN)
• Cyber & Technical Security
  Infrastructure security, vulnerability management, and remediation

You will:

• Own infrastructure service performance, availability, and continuous improvement
• Lead supplier and partner relationships, including strategic partners such as BT
• Manage contracts, SLAs, and commercial performance
• Drive modernisation of infrastructure across hybrid and cloud environments
• Collaborate with Digital, Innovation, and operational stakeholders

What we’re looking for

You are a proven infrastructure leader who combines technical depth with strategic leadership.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience managing enterprise-scale IT infrastructure environments
• Strong knowledge of cloud, networks, hosting, and security domains
• Experience managing suppliers, contracts, and outsourced services
• A track record of delivering resilient, high-availability services
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• The ability to lead teams through change and transformation

Why join us?

• Make a direct impact on public safety and frontline policing
• Lead complex, large-scale infrastructure supporting critical services
• Work in a collaborative, multi-force environment
• Be part of a team driving digital and infrastructure transformation

The closing date for applications is 09/07/2026, 12:00.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Devon & Cornwall Police, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.