N8 Policing Research Partnership

Fixed term to 30 April 2020, from 1 September 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter

We are seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated Project Officer to join the new N8 Policing Research Partnership project entitled “Innovation and the Application of Knowledge for More Effective Policing”. This is being established with funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and policing partners.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the strand of the project which will develop a Data Repository Service. The aim of this service is to provide a data analytics infrastructure enabling the pooling and sharing of significant policing and other appropriate datasets. The infrastructure will act as a forum, clearing house and, where appropriate, secure data repository service, providing access to police data that are otherwise inaccessible and poorly utilised. It will open up new avenues for data analysis, visualisation and data exploitation (for both police analysts and academics), providing opportunities for research and investigation that add significant value to the data. Your responsibilities will include helping to develop and implement processes and procedures for service provision and other activities as necessary.

You will work with the Data Repository Service strand leads on developing long-term strategic plans and performance tracking procedures in order to ensure the successful operation of the service. You will develop and maintain administrative systems for all aspects of the Development of a Data Repository Service’s operation, draft management reports on the Centre’s activities. You will also play an important role in advising on financial matters and administering training and events.

You should have a degree and considerable experience of administering projects and an understanding of the development, management of information systems and information services. Familiarity with the research environment would be considered an important asset. You should possess excellent organisation and communication skills, with the ability to negotiate persuasively with partners on complex issues, and be able to work in a team. You should also be able to work independently to plan and prioritise your own workload and be experienced in working with complex regulations and procedures.

The University of Leeds is a diverse, multi-cultural environment. We welcome applications from all sections of society and the successful applicant will be expected to work within University values and policies which are designed to promote dignity, diversity and inclusiveness.

The salary spine point is subject to external funding conditions, which will limit the salary at which an appointment can be made to a maximum of £43,325 p.a.

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor David Allen or Dr Nick Malleson tel +44 (0)113 343 7015 email [log in to unmask] or tel +44 (0)113 343 5248 email [log in to unmask].

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