Head of Information Services (London)

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Head of Business Information Strategic Leadership Opportunity

Bishopsgate, City of London (2-3 days a week)

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for data, privacy, and performance intelligence?

Were seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Business Information to lead a multi-functional, high-impact portfolio covering data protection, records management, FOI, evidential property, and operational systems like the Police National Computer and Database.

This is a senior leadership role within our Information Management Services Directorate, reporting to the Director of Information. Youll oversee a team of 24, manage a 1m budget, and drive the development of an intelligence-led, efficient, and fully compliant force-wide approach to business information strategy.

Youll be responsible for shaping the way data is governed, accessed, and protected across the Force - playing a key role in public trust, operational insight, and legal compliance.

This is not a back-office support role. It's an influential leadership position working with Chief Officers, the City of London Corporation, and national policing partners to ensure information management is strategic, secure, and future-focused.

What You'll Lead

• Privacy & Compliance: Operational leadership of GDPR, DPA, FOIA, and disclosure functions
• Records & Property: Force-wide delivery of records management and evidential property systems
• Strategic Intelligence: Reporting, KPIs, and performance analytics to inform operational and executive decision-making
• System Optimisation: Centralising business systems and data workflows to improve efficiencies
• Governance & Engagement: Representing the force at local, regional, and national boards including Police Committee and IT Subcommittee
• Budget Oversight: Managing a significant operational budget and team across multiple functions

What Youll Bring

• A proven record of strategic leadership in complex public sector environments (e.g., police, NHS, local authority)
• Strong operational experience managing data privacy, FOI, information governance, and compliance
• Expertise in performance management, analytics, and delivering service improvement through data
• Ability to influence, challenge, and collaborate at senior leadership level
• Excellent programme/project management capabilities, including risk, change, and people leadership
• Strong working knowledge of legislation: FOIA, GDPR, DPA 2018, PACE, Human Rights, and National Policing standards
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing high-performing managers

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to shape how information powers modern policing from citizen access and operational insight to national compliance.

• Strategic Exposure: Work with Chief Officers, City of London Corporation, and national partners
• High Impact: Your work will influence key operational and public-facing outcomes
• Development: Access to leading training and L&D resources
• Stability & Benefits: Civil Service pension and hybrid working
• Innovation & Change: Be a key voice in digital transformation, performance intelligence, and process improvement

Desirable Qualifications

• BCS Practitioner or equivalent in Data Protection, FOIA, or Information Security
• Degree or professional qualification in an information, business, or compliance-related subject
• Experience with reporting platforms, analytics tools, or CRM systems
• Background in change management and digital optimisation

Whats Next?

Were reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a structured panel interview with presentation.

If you're ready to lead, influence, and improve how the Force handles its most critical asset information - then we want to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Help us protect, optimise, and lead the future of business information in policing.

• Seniority level
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  Full-time

• Job function
  Public Relations
• Industries
  Public Relations and Communications Services, Law Enforcement, and Government Administration

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