DRIVE fellow

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Department: Police Staff

Role: Drive Fellow

Department: Crime Services

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £44,700- £49,716 pro rata (Band F)

Hours: 18.5 (2.5 days)

Contract Type: Temporary until March 2028

Closing Date: 29th October 2026

The Drive Project works with high-harm, high-risk perpetrators of domestic violence and abuse. The intervention incorporates intensive one to-one work and case management delivered by third sector service providers alongside a co-ordinated police-led multi-agency response that disrupts opportunities for abuse to be carried out.

The Drive Fellow will direct the set-up and implement a new local site for the Drive Project in conjunction with Drive Central Team. They will bring their local expertise and knowledge to ensure that Drive Project fits and adapts effectively to the local context and facilitate effective multi agency collaboration, for the purpose of implementing the Drive Project in their local area. In preparation for commencement of service delivery, the Drive Fellow will focus on ensuring that the right multi-agency forums and working practices are developed, and that the Drive Project is given a high level of focus and buy-in from key stakeholders. They will work closely with the Drive Central team in scoping services, building relationships, and advocating for the service.

Key responsibilities

Ensure sponsorship from senior leaders within the police and local community stakeholders to establish the best governance fit for the Drive Project within existing local governance structures.

Establish and chair a regular task & finish group for the multi-agency implementation of the Drive Project Site preparation.

Work with PCC to identify the best way to procure contract service provider; potentially through an existing contract, establishing mechanisms to manage the contract, including performance management responsibilities, and assisting with the procurement process.

Ongoing commitment to the delivery of the programme after the set-up period, allowing for continuity in direction and ensuring that any potential problems which may occur in delivery are addressed by those who lead the implementation.

Duties during programme delivery may include chairing the working groups overseeing the operations of the Drive Project, facilitating multi agency working.

Act as the main point of contact for the police engagement in the Drive Project, ensuring effective partnership working in relation to police disrupt actions, ensuring timely and effective information sharing processes.

Produce handover documentation to review the implementation process and keep stakeholders informed of progress of the project, providing monthly updates and performance reviewing sessions.

Skills and experience

Previous policing managerial experience.

A good understanding of the local domestic abuse landscape, governance, and structures

A good understanding of relevant DA/CJS legislation/outcomes to ensure maximum impact of disrupt options to hold the Drive cohort accountable for their actions.

Strong links with external agencies such as third sector organisations and local service providers

Evidence of strong interpersonal and networking skills and reputation outside of their immediate department

Must be able to drive.

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You should evidence how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role profile, using explicit examples where possible, in order to be shortlisted for interview. You may wish to use the STAR method to structure your examples.

What We Offer

A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

A wide range of family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Flexible working arrangements including flexitime and hybrid working for some roles.

Job sharing/part-time working for some roles.

A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust (FIT)

A comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police

Employee Assistance Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice.

Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to Work scheme.

A commitment to embracing the principles of sustainability, including reducing our negative environmental impacts, and enhancing our positive social contribution.

Membership of the Sports and Social Club

Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

We are a Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.

South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values

At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do: Fairness, Integrity & Trust (FIT). The attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Smarter Ways of Working

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables South Yorkshire Police to provide an outstanding service to the community.

There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid.

This role has been categorised as a Hybrid role.

Hybrid: Applicable when the work can be undertaken at any location, whether that be a South Yorkshire Police building or from home. Working patterns will be agreed with your line manager, taking into account business need.

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