Force Resource Planner

Force Resource Planner, Operational Support Services, North Wales Police - Salary - £28,530 - £30,375

This is an outstanding career opportunity to make a real impact within North Wales Police, where you’ll provide a crucial service in the future planning of operational resources. You’ll be working alongside a team of resource planners, and will receive training and continued support to ensure you thrive within the role.

With attention to detail being of the utmost importance, you’ll be planning and prioritising to maintain the desired level of resourcing in all operational areas, working with key stakeholders across the force and deploying resources meet dynamic and planned activities, whilst maintaining operational resilience.

This is a role which offers excellent career progression opportunities as you grow in the role, so be sure not to miss out and read on to uncover the full details…

Here are some of the accountabilities of the Force Resource Planner role:

• To assist the Force Resource Manager with the future planning of operational resources for North Wales Police
• Plan and maintain a 12 months’ resource plan for operational areas
• Apply a minimum of 3 months’ notice for change of duties for all operational officers
• Work with key stakeholders across the force, to deploy resources to meet dynamic and planned activities, whilst maintaining operational resilience
• Plan and prioritise abstraction effectively to maintain/govern the desired level of resourcing in all operational areas
• Maintain compliance with Force procedures and directives, Police Regulations and the Police Staff Local Agreements

What will I need to be considered for this Force Resource Planner role?

• Minimum NVQ 4 qualification. Qualification in Mathematics is desirable or proven evidence of the use of Mathematics in previous roles.
• Proven analytical skills and experience; familiarity of forecasting resources (roster patterns) would be an advantage.
• Proven ability to work unsupervised and having worked with sensitive and confidential information.
• Knowledge of legislation relating to shift work, working time regulations, terms and conditions and health and safety.
• Demonstrate accurate and competent keyboard skills.
• Has excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office with focus on ability to demonstrate efficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel.  The ability to create, develop and manipulate complex spreadsheets would be advantageous.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively with colleagues at all levels.  Excellent telephone etiquette and a good command of grammar.
• Excellent telephone etiquette and a good command of grammar.
• Proven ability to organise and prioritise workload efficiently to meet tight timeframes. Previous experience of working to deadlines, and have the ability to work with high degree of accuracy.
• Proven ability to gather and review information, identify options and recommend actions.
• Demonstrate strong/professional customer focus.

Individuals will be working Monday to Friday, no shift pattern. There is a requirement to participate in 12 hour on-call arrangements at weekends 0700-1900 hours.

What are our benefits  

Here at North Wales Police we value our employees and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as: 

• All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join 
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
• Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters and not forgetting our wellbeing dog 
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunities    
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements    
• Sick pay provisions    

North Wales Police are a bilingual organisation and for this role, you’ll need to demonstrate Level 2 Spoken Welsh skills, which means you’re able to give and ask for personal details and basic information; to make simple requests and say a few phrases about yourself in Welsh. Within your first 12 months service you will be required to reach Level 3 Spoken Welsh language skills. You can find out more by visiting our Welsh Language Resources Page. 

Positive Action  

If you’re from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) group, LGBT+ or have a disability – we may be able to offer you Positive Action support. Visit our Positive Action page to learn more about how this works and our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.  

Disability Confident Employer 

We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application. 

If you join us with a disability or medical condition, we aim to support you so you can carry out your role effectively. Where possible we’ll arrange reasonable adjustments so you can do this. 

How do you apply 

The post profile will tell you all you need to know about the job and what skills you’ll need to apply.  

Shortlisting is based on your statement in support of your application. Please ensure you evidence where possible with specific examples, of how your experience, qualifications, skills and abilities meet the minimum/special criteria and/or essential requirements for the role. 

Closing date: 09/12/2022

If you require any further information, please contact the North Wales Police Recruitment Team: SSF.Recruitment@northwales.police.uk or 01492 804699. 

Selection process: Interview and Desktop Exercise/Excel test - dates will be confirmed