Role type
Police Staff
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Contract duration
Fixed Term Contract, Secondment
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Contract type
Full Time
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Location
Headquarters Devizes
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Grade/scale
W6 £29,844 - £30,738
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Find out if you are eligible
Vetting | Wiltshire Police
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Risk assessed factors
DSE use (for a substantial part of work), Prolonged sitting / standing
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Closing date
30/07/2026, 23:55
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Job description
We are seeking an IPA Data Administrator to join the Covert Authorities Bureau, on a two year fixed term contract. This role manages sensitive intelligence data, ensures strict legal compliance with the Investigatory Powers Act, and supports critical policing operations behind the scenes.
The Role
As an IPA (Investigatory Powers Act) Data Administrator. You will be the first point of contact for data compliance within the Covert Authorities Bureau. You aren't just filing paperwork, you are the digital gatekeeper. Your precision allows frontline officers to manage their data used to solve all levels of crime and locate the offenders that pose the highest risk to our community.
What you will be doing:
Maintaining meticulous administrative records to satisfy the rigorous oversight of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office (IPCO)
Liaising with officers and staff across the organisation to ensure all data handled meets statutory requirements and force procedures.
Auditing digital and physical files for accuracy, confidentiality, and data protection compliance.
Essential Criteria
A strong understanding of Data Protection legislation and information management.
The ability to maintain total confidentiality and handle highly sensitive/covert policing material.
Strong IT skills and a proven track record in complex administrative duties.
Knowledge of police systems (Niche, PNC)
Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.
Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.
We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.
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Important information before you commence an application
Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not autosave and the application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes.
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You may require the following detail to complete this application form:
National Insurance Number
Identification Detail e.g. passport
Address information
Referee information
Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have
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You may require the following documents to complete this application form:
A Passport style photograph
A copy of your photo card driving licence
A downloaded DVLA summary showing full driving record
A copy of your paper driving licence counterpart (Northern Ireland only)
A copy of your British Passport or birth certificate (if a candidate does not have a passport, then they may use their birth certificate, but will need to provide a copy of a British passport once they have obtained one.)
Copies of your qualifications relating to English and Maths (only). If applying for the Degree Holder Police Constable Apprenticeship, you will need a copy of your Degree Certificate.
Clear, colour photos of any non-intimate tattoos
Formal translation from a reputable source for any foreign language or symbol tattoos
Any paperwork relating to discharged debts, CCJ, bankruptcy etc
Deed poll certificate for any name changes
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