Rostering Planner

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South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe.

We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.

We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as a Rostering Planner in our Force Operations and Planning. Could you be who we are looking for?

About the team/Department you will be joining:

This an exciting opportunity to be part of the Resource Management Unit, based within the Force Planning portfolio, Operational Support Services arena. The post holder will be required to provide support to Basic Command Units (BCU) and Departments across South Wales Police. We are a small team based in Bridgend who oversee the updating and accuracy of the rotas for Police officers and staff across the force.

About the role and your key responsibilities:

The role will involve liaising and working with all ranks, updating rotas, and providing reports to Command Teams. Main responsibilities will involve: -

• To input and maintain rosters and rota information onto the Force Information Systems and to manage and coordinate resources for departments across South Wales Police.
• The role also involves working closely the Police Federation and Police Staff unions. 
• Working with relevant parties and planners around event resourcing requirements.

What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:

We are keen to hear from you if you are competent with Microsoft systems, excellent prioritisation skills and time management. You will engage a lot with officers and staff from across the force at all ranks so excellent communication skills are key.

There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more, click here for more information.

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Alicia Gillett Tactical Rostering manager at Alicia.gillett@south-wales.police.uk

First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application guidance for some hints and tips around the application form and what to expect, Police staff application guidance | South Wales Police .  Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.

The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to RV Vetting. 

Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis