Test and Evaluation Technical Programme Manager

Home Office · Salford, North West · GBP 62,732 - 73,406 per year · hybrid The Home Office is seeking a Test and Evaluation Technical Programme Manager to lead the delivery of its Type Approval portfolio. You will be responsible for applying strong scientific expertise alongside robust programme and project delivery methodologies to ensure scientifically robust, proportionate and timely delivery of test and evaluation assurance services. The Test and Evaluation Team is part of the wider Science, Innovation and Technology (SIT) Delivery Team, situated within the Home Office Science Directorate. The team provides independent scientific and technical evaluation and evidence to inform decisions on the authorisation of police equipment for police use. Key responsibilities include: Applying engineering or physics scientific and analytical skills to lead road traffic law enforcement, drink drive and drug drive assurance work strands Analysing and interpreting scientific and technical data to deliver expert advice Delivering technical assurance which informs approval of equipment for police use Maintaining overall integrity of the service and ensuring appropriate governance mechanisms are in place Overseeing risk and issue management Building relationships to access expert technical advice Ensuring dependencies are actively managed and resolving issues between programme elements Ensuring realisation of benefits for customers through planning and designing The role requires strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into clear advice. You will need to have effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, and be able to work in an environment of considerable uncertainty and political sensitivity. Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Specialist Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA) of £2,000pa in addition to the base salary