Thames Valley Police

Thames Valley Police is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer based in Kidlington, with a focus on cloud technologies and flexible working arrangements. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of technology solutions, ensuring high-quality delivery and alignment with best practices. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and experience in managing cloud environments, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams. A full UK driving licence is mandatory, and involved travel is expected.

Department Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Location Kidlington, Home Address (Hybrid) Rank/Grade TVP ICT 3S Band 3S, circa £47,195 per annum, plus benefits Part/Full Time Full Time - All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational / business reasons why this cannot be accommodated Secondment/Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months Exciting challenges lie ahead-new digital technologies and innovative ways of working are transforming how we protect our communities and bring people to justice. As part of this journey, we are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with a cloud-first mindset to help shape and deliver our evolving technology landscape. We place a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of our people. A range of professional support services is available, including a dedicated Welfare team, ensuring that colleagues are supported both professionally and personally. In this role, you will provide expert leadership, design authority, and quality assurance across core infrastructure platforms, with a strong focus on modern cloud technologies and hybrid environments. You will lead the design, delivery, and continual improvement of high-value technology solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Key responsibilities include designing, implementing, and supporting solutions across Microsoft Entra (hybrid identity), Exchange (on-premises and/or online), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and Azure cloud technologies. You will drive a cloud-first approach, modernising legacy platforms and promoting scalable, secure, and resilient architectures. The role also involves managing and optimising Azure cost management to ensure value for money and efficient consumption and leveraging AI tools and automation to enhance operational efficiency, support decision-making, and improve service delivery. You will provide expert technical assurance, produce high-quality documentation, and ensure alignment with best practices and standards. You will design and validate disaster recovery and business continuity processes in line with organisational policies and take responsibility for the full production lifecycle of platforms, including installation, configuration, upgrades, maintenance, and continuous improvement. The role focuses on delivering measurable improvements in service availability, performance, and cost efficiency. The role requires the ability to travel across multiple locations in support of both Forces. Flexibility is essential, including occasional unsocial hours and lone working scenarios, where public transport may not be suitable. A full UK driving licence is required. We are committed to supporting our people. Alongside meaningful and impactful work, you will benefit from access to a dedicated Welfare team and professional support services, and a culture that promotes work life balance, wellbeing, and inclusion, with flexible working approaches where operationally possible. We are looking for someone who brings strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders, and a collaborative mindset to work effectively across teams and partners. You will demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking capability in complex environments, with a proactive and adaptable approach to changing priorities and emerging technologies, alongside a commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and professional development. If you are a permanent member of staff applying for this role, please note it will be offered on a secondment basis. Important: All secondments must be supported in writing by your Line Manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy. Please attach written approval from your line manager and Head of Department in your application. If the secondment is not supported then the role may be offered on a fixed term contract basis, but this has implications including loss of continuous service protections. Please note: Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role for the duration of the secondment. If you have not held residency in the UK for the last 5 years, we will not be able to process an application from you. Please attach a CV to apply for this role As part of the Thames Valley Police family, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert. The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 7 June 2026. At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us. Working Smart . You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce. SupportingYou . Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we'll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with.We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will beSupporting You . Developing You . We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential. Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

Thames Valley Police is seeking an accredited Financial Investigator for its SEROCU Cyber Crime Command in England. The role focuses on supporting financial investigations, delivering outcomes, and providing evidence in court. The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal and investigative skills, a valid UK Driving Licence, and the ability to work flexibly to meet operational demands. Benefits include an excellent work-life balance, generous pension, and professional development opportunities.

Thames Valley Police is seeking an Intelligence Analyst to join the Threat and Performance Department in Reading. This pivotal role involves applying analytical techniques to develop intelligence that informs law enforcement's response to serious and organised crime, particularly regarding Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation. The successful candidate will collaborate with partners, provide insights for strategic planning, and enhance understanding of CSAE threats. A full UK driving licence is essential, along with a commitment to flexible working arrangements.

Broad Band 4I £46,075 per annum, plus benefits Part/Full Time Full Time - All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational / business reasons why this cannot be accommodated SEROCU's Cyber Crime Command delivers the regional and force Pursue, Protect, Prepare and Prevent response to cyber crime across the South East. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Command and support the Pursue teams through the delivery of financial investigations, POCA civil proceedings, and confiscation investigations. We are seeking an accredited Financial Investigator with strong interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with investigation teams (up to and including SIO level) to identify criminal assets and evidence of money laundering, setting clear investigative parameters and delivering outcomes in a timely manner. The role holder must be self-motivated, able to work with the minimum of supervision, and be well organised (preparing case files and dealing with large volumes of material). You must be able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and excellent investigative skills, with the ability to review and analyse financial intelligence, identify Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) disruption opportunities, and present findings clearly and cohesively. The role will also require providing evidence at trial and making applications for court orders in both Magistrates' and Crown Courts. Please note applications from fully accredited Financial Investigators (FIO, FI, Confiscator, CRiSP, Restraint, S.47) will be prioritised. In the event the post holder does not hold this accreditation they will be required to complete the relevant entrant exams and training and thereafter, submit the respective PDP to attain full accreditation with the NCA Proceeds of Crime Centre (PoCC). You will be asked to demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours in line with operational demand and occasionally this may require working away from home. For this reason a full UK Driving Licence is essential to the role. Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level SC together with a number of enhanced security checks. In order to achieve this, you must have resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad. You can find more information about security vetting here . How to Apply To apply, click on the "Apply" button below and submit your application before the closing date of 7th June 2026 at 23:55hrs. Interviews will take place on the week commencing the 15th June. The leadership within CTPSE and SEROCU are actively committed to embedding and sustaining an inclusive culture that recognises and champions the diversity of our people, and promotes equity and equality so that everyone can succeed at work. The region is delivering this commitment through a long term strategy that takes a holistic and intersectional approach to wellbeing & inclusion. Our strategy is underpinned by the five strategic objectives; Inclusive Culture - We will create, embed, and continually develop an inclusive culture for our people. Engaged & Involved - We will ensure our people are engaged, involved, and listened to. Wellbeing - We will prioritise the wellbeing of our people. Representation - We will attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce. Inclusive by Design - We will ensure that inclusion is a core principle of our policies, products, and decisions. We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities. Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement. If you have any questions about the role, please contact quoting the Job Reference number TBC. If you have applied for this role in the last six months, we respectfully ask that you do not reapply at this current time. IMPORTANT: If you are already a Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff and you have been in your post for less than twelve months, your application must be supported by your line manager. We will require written confirmation from your line manager in order to proceed. Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from your previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, we advise you to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible. Please use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance.

Intelligence Analyst - CSAE (Threat and Performance) (SEROCU) Department Threat and Performance - ROCTA Location Reading Rank/Grade TVP Broad Band 4I Broad Band 4I £46,075 per annum, plus benefits Part/Full Time Full Time - All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational / business reasons why this cannot be accommodated SEROCU is pleased to invite applications for the role of Intelligence Analyst within the Threat and Performance Department. This position plays a critical role in supporting decision-making and the prioritisation of resources and specialist tactics to disrupt Serious and Organised Crime (SOC). This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the analytical capability across SEROCU, while also working collaboratively within the wider Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) Analyst Network. As an Intelligence Analyst, you will apply recognised analytical techniques to develop high-quality intelligence products that inform both strategic and tactical planning in the fight against serious and organised crime. You will work with multiple information sources to assess both known and emerging threats as outlined in the South East Control Strategy, supporting evidence-based recommendations that enhance law enforcement responses, including detection, prevention, targeting, and disruption activities. Specialist Focus: Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation remains a significant and complex threat across England and Wales. In this role, you will: Contribute to improving law enforcement's understanding of the scale and nature of CSAE Provide analytical insight to inform the national response to CSAE Support the development of accurate, data-driven intelligence for policing partners Please note: This role will require exposure to material related to Child Sexual Abuse as part of analytical duties. Appropriate support will be in place. The Regional Organised Threat Assessment (ROCTA) team offers a comprehensive induction, mentoring and training package for all new starters irrespective of experience. We welcome applications from people with an analytical mind-set or have analytical experience from various industry areas who have a proven ability to problem solve and deliver and communicate results effectively. If you are keen to explore a new challenge, apply your analytical skills into an exciting role, and make a tangible difference through your work we look forward to receiving your application. Please note that this role is part of a national, regional and local network and as a result you may be required to travel for business purposes mainly across the south east region and occasionally throughout the UK. Therefore, a full UK driving licence is essential for this role. You will be asked to demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours in line with operational demand and occasionally this may require working away from home. For this reason a full UK Driving Licence is essential to the role. You will also be required to perform on-call arrangements for immediate response as required across the South East region Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level SC together with a number of enhanced security checks. In order to achieve this, you must have resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad. You can find more information about security vetting here . How to Apply To apply, click on the "Apply" button below and submit your application before the closing date of 7 June 2026 at 23:55hrs. The leadership within CTPSE and SEROCU are actively committed to embedding and sustaining an inclusive culture that recognises and champions the diversity of our people, and promotes equity and equality so that everyone can succeed at work. The region is delivering this commitment through a long term strategy that takes a holistic and intersectional approach to wellbeing & inclusion. Our strategy is underpinned by the five strategic objectives; Inclusive Culture - We will create, embed, and continually develop an inclusive culture for our people. Engaged & Involved - We will ensure our people are engaged, involved, and listened to. Wellbeing - We will prioritise the wellbeing of our people. Representation - We will attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce. Inclusive by Design - We will ensure that inclusion is a core principle of our policies, products, and decisions. We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities. Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement. If you have any questions about the role, please contact quoting the Job Reference number 23507. If you have applied for this role in the last six months, we respectfully ask that you do not reapply at this current time. IMPORTANT: Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from your previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, we advise you to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible. Please use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance.