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Problem Manager (Grade I) Information Services

Greater Manchester Police
Manchester
10 months ago
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Leadership LevelPeer Leader Shift Allowances/Enhancements/ Additional InfoEnhanced Vetting RequiredAdvert Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have a vacancy for an exceptional Problem Manager. Reporting to the Incident and Problem Management Team Leader.

This role will see you Support the Incident Managers by assuming post incident responsibility for the definition, management and resolution of complex IT related problems that impact on the operational efficiency of GMP.

This exciting and varied role will put you at the forefront of delivering IT within Greater Manchester, an organisation that is growing and developing its IT capacity and is dynamic and fun place to work. You will also be working for an award-winning CIO 100 Director of IT and Digital! This role will enable you to be at the heart of keeping Greater Manchester safe.

Please submit one document (maximum 4 pages) that contains your CV and a covering letter that outlines how your skills meet the essential criteria set out in the job description.

GMP have generous pension scheme with 18% employer contributions, standby payment for on call, competitive public sector annual leave rising with length of service and a range of other benefits shown here:

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