Type of contract: Full Time / Permanent
Rank/Grade: D
Directorate/Department: Information Management, Corporate Services
Vetting level required: MV/SC (find out more here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels )
Location: City of London Police Buildings
Salary: Starting salary from £36,040 plus £6,710 London Weighting p.a. *pay award pending*
This role is open to all Police Staff / external candidates who meet the essential criteria of the person spec, regardless of current grade.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Who are we?
As City of London Police, we protect the people, businesses and infrastructure of the City of London, one of the most important and dynamic environments in the UK and globally. London City is the smallest borough in London, so does that make our job any less challenging? Absolutely not – because there’s so much going on.
City of London Police play a vital role in keeping the City of London diverse community safe. As a Police Staff Member you will be helping to making the city safer and deliver a valued service for those that live, work and visit the City.
The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.
The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strive for inclusivity within our Force. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities and long-term conditions, those with Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, female candidates, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
About the team
Information Management governs the collection and processing of information within the Force, ensuring strict adherence to national legislation such as the Data Protection Act. Audits are undertaken to verify that the information being held is necessary, proportionate, relevant and in accordance with the law. Audits are necessary for due diligence and to support independent scrutiny of how the Force manages information, especially in relation to national systems.
About the role:
To be responsible for the auditing and validating of transactions entered onto Force and national databases, ensuring access was undertaken for a legitimate policing purpose, and that the quality and accuracy of data is of the highest standard. The Auditor will make necessary recommendations for action where errors are identified.
The Force Systems Auditor will play an active role in the development of internal processes and will contribute to good working relationships with Police Officers and external agencies.
The successful applicant will be able to work independently, ensuring force policies and national guidelines are strictly adhered to.
Responsibilities:
In this role you will be:
- Lead and undertake complex and specialist audit reviews
- provide professional audit advice and guidance
- Produce reports
- Organise and complete the allocated audit plan Collate and produce statistical information
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Selection Process
This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK.
The application and interview will be tested under Level 2 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.
This role is open to all Police Staff / external candidates who meet the essential criteria of the person spec, regardless of current grade.
Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description will not be considered.
If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Leah Keyte: Leah.Keyte@cityoflondon.police.uk
The closing date for applications is 28th September 2025 @ 23:59pm
The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.
The City of London Police is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Benefits
A diverse workforce improves the service we provide to our public by making us more approachable and relevant within our communities. This is why it’s vitally important that we recruit people from a wide range of communities and backgrounds with an understanding of cultural issues and a wide range of skills. We therefore particularly encourage female and people from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities to join us.
The way we work is changing. With a few exceptions most roles will be able to accommodate part time, job share and flexible working patterns. We can also offer hybrid working patterns of home and office based shift patterns. Feel free to speak to us about any flexible working requirements.
The Force has a number of Staff Support Networks that can offer you support and advice. Applicants are very welcome to contact the networks directly if they need any support or ask any question before they apply. For further information on the networks and their contact details please visit:
https://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/police-forces/city-of-london-police/areas/city-of-london/about-us/about-us/equality-and-diversity2/equality-and-diversity-support-networks/
- LGPS Pension Scheme - Local Government Pension Scheme explained - Which?
- Access to Blue Light Card scheme - Welcome to Blue Light Card
- Discounts within the Square Mile specifically for City of London Police employees
- Free access to our Force Gym (with dedicated time for female colleagues throughout the week), Personal Training Instructors with a range of specialisms, and a large variety of fitness and wellbeing programmes
- 29 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with continuous service.
- Season Ticket Loans
- Cycle to Work Scheme