ACRO Deputy Manager HC621512
| Posting date: | 23 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,897 to £46,503 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2025 |
| Location: | PO149FS |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | ACRO |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join ACRO’s International Services on a temporary basis as ACRO Deputy Manager.
More about the role
The successful candidate will manage their own workload and that of their team, deal with personnel matters and develop work streams relating to the wider strategic aims for the delivery of ACRO’s purpose.
• We are looking for a new team member with experience in managing people, whilst also working with both internal and external stakeholders. You will provide clear, effective and visible leadership for your business area and support the ACRO Senior Manager to deliver against strategic objectives.
• Experienced in delivering complex programmes of work that contribute to the purpose of the organisation and the delivery of strategic objectives.
• Practice continuous improvement, good risk management and engender a culture of flexible working practices to make the most effective and efficient use of resources and service delivery to meet changing business needs.
• Engage and develop relationships with partner agencies (such as Government Agencies, Home Office Officials, disclosure and vetting agencies, external suppliers and Foreign Embassies) in relation to the work of ACRO.
• Whilst the size of your team may vary from 15 to 60 first and second line reports, the challenges you will face will always be diverse and will use your ingenuity and experience.
Please note that you may be required to work unsocial hours on occasion, sometimes at short notice in order to meet constantly changing business needs.
Flexible working requests will be considered for this vacancy. This can be discussed at interview.
More about Us
ACRO Criminal Records Office supports UK and international law enforcement by processing criminal records for the purposes of public protection, safeguarding and worldwide community safety.
We are growing, now employing more than 300 people to support the fight against crime as a global leader in our field.
All ACRO staff are employees of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, and are provided with the same benefits of working within the public sector as other members of police staff.
Our culture and work environment aim to ensure that everyone feels included and valued. We invest in our people so that they can thrive, realise their potential and enjoy coming into work.
We are located in an attractive and modern business park close to the M27 between Portsmouth and Southampton.
Please visit our website for the full range of products and services we provide to UK police forces and international agencies.
What’s on offer?
As members of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary police staff you will have access to a wide benefits package*, including but not limited to:
• A hybrid working environment with flexible working hours
• Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days (pro-rata for part-time workers) in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years’ service.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card
• Excellent wellbeing support including onsite wellbeing rooms and access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff representation groups and inclusion network
Application and interview
If you’ve never completed a competency-based application or interview before, make sure you read each competency or value in detail, research the STAR (situation, task, action, result) format and use it when giving evidence.
Please note you do not need to add a CV or covering letter, and these documents will not be reviewed when considering your application.
We would encourage you to visit our Join Us page, where you can find more information on the development and progression available, and view our candidate guidance.
Please note this role will require police vetting, which is currently attracting up to a 20 week waiting period. While we will do everything we can to onboard you as quickly as possible, please keep this timeframe in mind when applying for this vacancy.
Essential Qualifications
• Educated to QCF level 6 OR work experience deemed to have brought the role holder to a comparable level
Essential Experience
• 1-2 years experience in a management role with evidence of developing staff and robustly managing performance, conduct and attendance.
Competencies and Personal Qualities
We Take Ownership Level 2
We Support and Inspire Level 2
We Collaborate Level 2
Contact details for an informal discussion
The ACRO People Services Team can be contacted by email at acropeopleservices@hampshire.police.uk or by phone on 02380 451651.
More about the role
The successful candidate will manage their own workload and that of their team, deal with personnel matters and develop work streams relating to the wider strategic aims for the delivery of ACRO’s purpose.
• We are looking for a new team member with experience in managing people, whilst also working with both internal and external stakeholders. You will provide clear, effective and visible leadership for your business area and support the ACRO Senior Manager to deliver against strategic objectives.
• Experienced in delivering complex programmes of work that contribute to the purpose of the organisation and the delivery of strategic objectives.
• Practice continuous improvement, good risk management and engender a culture of flexible working practices to make the most effective and efficient use of resources and service delivery to meet changing business needs.
• Engage and develop relationships with partner agencies (such as Government Agencies, Home Office Officials, disclosure and vetting agencies, external suppliers and Foreign Embassies) in relation to the work of ACRO.
• Whilst the size of your team may vary from 15 to 60 first and second line reports, the challenges you will face will always be diverse and will use your ingenuity and experience.
Please note that you may be required to work unsocial hours on occasion, sometimes at short notice in order to meet constantly changing business needs.
Flexible working requests will be considered for this vacancy. This can be discussed at interview.
More about Us
ACRO Criminal Records Office supports UK and international law enforcement by processing criminal records for the purposes of public protection, safeguarding and worldwide community safety.
We are growing, now employing more than 300 people to support the fight against crime as a global leader in our field.
All ACRO staff are employees of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, and are provided with the same benefits of working within the public sector as other members of police staff.
Our culture and work environment aim to ensure that everyone feels included and valued. We invest in our people so that they can thrive, realise their potential and enjoy coming into work.
We are located in an attractive and modern business park close to the M27 between Portsmouth and Southampton.
Please visit our website for the full range of products and services we provide to UK police forces and international agencies.
What’s on offer?
As members of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary police staff you will have access to a wide benefits package*, including but not limited to:
• A hybrid working environment with flexible working hours
• Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days (pro-rata for part-time workers) in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years’ service.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card
• Excellent wellbeing support including onsite wellbeing rooms and access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff representation groups and inclusion network
Application and interview
If you’ve never completed a competency-based application or interview before, make sure you read each competency or value in detail, research the STAR (situation, task, action, result) format and use it when giving evidence.
Please note you do not need to add a CV or covering letter, and these documents will not be reviewed when considering your application.
We would encourage you to visit our Join Us page, where you can find more information on the development and progression available, and view our candidate guidance.
Please note this role will require police vetting, which is currently attracting up to a 20 week waiting period. While we will do everything we can to onboard you as quickly as possible, please keep this timeframe in mind when applying for this vacancy.
Essential Qualifications
• Educated to QCF level 6 OR work experience deemed to have brought the role holder to a comparable level
Essential Experience
• 1-2 years experience in a management role with evidence of developing staff and robustly managing performance, conduct and attendance.
Competencies and Personal Qualities
We Take Ownership Level 2
We Support and Inspire Level 2
We Collaborate Level 2
Contact details for an informal discussion
The ACRO People Services Team can be contacted by email at acropeopleservices@hampshire.police.uk or by phone on 02380 451651.
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