Deputy Head of Authorisations
| Posting date: | 19 March 2024 |
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| Salary: | £57,000 to £62,700 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2024 |
| Location: | Manchester |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 345644/2 |
Summary
The Investigatory Powers Act 2016 established the office of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner (IPC) and provides for the appointment of Judicial Commissioners (JCs) to approve and oversee the use of investigatory powers by public authorities.
The current IPC is Sir Brian Leveson.
The IPC and JCs have the important function of balancing the public interest and the rights of the individual independently of Government, in particular reviewing whether public authorities’ interference with those rights is justifiable.
The IPC and JCs are supported by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO), an independent arm’s length body of the Home Office that provides oversight and authorisation of the use of investigatory powers by intelligence agencies, police forces and other public authorities. IPCO oversight function is based in London and is made up of around 50 civil servants headed by a chief executive, supported by a full secretariat including legal and communications functions, technical experts and inspectors.
The IPC has also been responsible for the work of the Office of Data Communications Authorisations (OCDA). OCDA considers applications for the acquisition of communications data from law enforcement and public authorities. The team, which comprises around 110 members of staff, is located across two offices in Birmingham and Manchester.
On 1st March 2024, the organisations officially merged and now operate under the name of IPCO. This is an exciting time to join the IPCO Authorisations Team, a team that is growing and making the most effective use of the skills and experience we have across the new merged organisation.
IPCO is committed to creating an increasingly diverse and inclusive workplace. Our people are our greatest asset and so we aim to foster a safe environment where diversity of thought is welcomed, work-life balance is valued and opportunity for growth is encouraged.
Reporting to the Head of Authorisations, you will be responsible for ensuring the IPCO’s authorisations teams, primarily based in Birmingham and Manchester, perform to the highest standards of efficiency and compliance, with appropriate management, assurance, and performance arrangements in place.
You will with direct line management responsibility for up a team SEO grade staff and indirect responsibility for up to 110. You will engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure a consistent, high-quality service.
The Deputy Head of Authorisations will be expected regularly to attend the three offices in Birmingham, London and Manchester and occasional travel for external meetings will also be necessary.
Due to the nature of the role, the position will only be available on a full-time basis.
Important information
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estates capacity, by Spring 2024. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in this role from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details).