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 Dorset Police, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application
Salary description
£64650.00 - £72972.00 per year