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Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) at Wiltshire Police
Wiltshire Police are seeking an exceptional Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO) to join the force Senior Leadership Team and lead the strategic transformation of our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) function.
This is a pivotal executive leadership role. You will be responsible for inspiring the team and ensuring Wiltshire Police are supported by modern, resilient and secure technology, and that digital, data and information are fully embedded as core enablers of effective policing and public service delivery.
Reporting to the Chief of Corporate Services, you will be a visible, credible and an influential leader—creating a supportive, professional environment with clear direction, assurance and a progressive culture of ongoing development.
Policing is operating in an increasingly complex, digital and data rich environment. Demand continues to rise, crime is increasingly technology enabled, and national reform is placing greater emphasis on consistency, interoperability, ethical use of data and value for money.
| Role Type | Police Staff |
| Contract Duration | Permanent |
| Contract Type | Full Time |
| Location | Devizes |
| Grade / Scale | Including market supplement, up to £125,000 |
| Find out if you are eligible | Vetting | Wiltshire Police |
| This/These post(s) attract allowances | Market Factors Supplement |
| Risk assessed factors | DSE use (for a substantial part of work) |
| Closing date | 31/05/2026, 23:55 (extended) |
As CDIO, you will lead the Force’s response to these challenges—shaping and delivering a DDaT strategy that enables operational effectiveness today, while building the foundations required for future national and regional models of policing.
More details from Wiltshire Police
Outside Policing – Senior Business Development Manager
The Senior Business Development Manager is a high impact role at the centre of BT Business PS&J, where you will help shape BT’s strategic position during a period of significant national change across policing, justice and emergency services.
BT has a unique and critical role in enabling PS&J reform. As a provider of secure, resilient, sovereign and mission critical connectivity and digital services BT underpins many of the systems that public safety depends on today. Reform creates a substantial opportunity to modernise national platforms, strengthen interoperability, and embed digital, data and AI capabilities safely into operational environments.
You will lead the development and execution of a UK wide business development strategy focused on policing, and justice, identifying opportunities, shaping propositions aligned to local and national priorities, and securing large scale, transformational partnerships. Working at executive level with customers and internally across BT, you will position BT as a trusted enabler of PS&J reform, not simply a technology supplier, but a long term strategic partner supporting the future of UK policing and justice.
| Role Type | Non-Police Role |
| Contract Duration | Permanent |
| Contract Type | Full Time |
| Location | London, Birmingham, Bristol |
| Grade / Scale | Market rate with excellent OTE |
| Closing date | 25/05/2026 |
Why is PDS supporting the adverting of this role?
The Police Digital Service works closely with many key suppliers in the police technology community and all forces and PDS work closely with BT on providing key services to the law enforcement community through a range of current contracts and services. Therefore inline with Ambition 4 of the the NPCC National Digital Strategy – Collaborating with the private sector – We will collaborate with the private sector to ensure they have a role in enhancing public safety, through securing effective contracts that deliver timely and budget-compliant solutions. Through early engagement in problem definition and solving, we will leverage industry expertise to address issues innovatively using data and technology.
Essential Skills / Experience
SC and NPPV3 clearance required or the ability to obtain and maintain relevant clearance.
More details from the BT recruitment site
Data Architect – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Are you an experienced Data Architect looking to apply your expertise in a role with real national impact?
British Transport Police have an exciting opportunity for a Data Architect to join our Technology Directorate on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.
In this role, you will design and maintain secure, scalable, and compliant data architectures that support both operational policing and strategic decision‑making. You will also play a key part in an exciting data transformation project, implementing an integrated data analytics layer within Azure to improve how data is accessed, analysed and shared across the organisation. Working closely with the Chief Data Officer, analysts, operational teams and technology colleagues, you’ll help shape how data is integrated, governed and used across BTP, drawing on Microsoft 365, Azure and Google Cloud technologies. This is a high‑impact role at the heart of a national policing organisation, where your work will directly support the protection of critical transport infrastructure and the public we serve.
| Role Type | Police Staff |
| Contract Duration | Fixed Term Contract – 12 months |
| Contract Type | Full Time |
| Location | London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Manchester or Leeds |
| Grade / Scale | Up to £76,298.19: (plus London Allowance) See Advert for full details |
| Closing date | 02/06/2026 |
Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and Security Clearance (5 years minimum UK residency required), including a full background and financial disclosure
More details from the BTP recruitment site
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