Neighbourhood Policing Review

Essential Employment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 104,000 - 136,000; Part time

Job summary

Essential Employment in Stafford is seeking a candidate to lead a comprehensive review of the neighbourhood policing operating model, applying proven expertise in demand profiling, workforce planning and performance benchmarking to assess current resource allocation and identify opportunities for optimisation.

The post will evaluate the balance and effectiveness of officer and PCSO roles, analyse how neighbourhood teams interact with wider demand pressures, and translate complex data into clear,

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in demand profiling, workforce planning and performance benchmarking.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, evidence-based recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a comprehensive review of the neighbourhood policing operating model.
• Apply proven expertise in demand profiling, workforce planning and performance benchmarking to assess current resource allocation and identify opportunities for optimisation.
• Evaluate the balance and effectiveness of officer and PCSO roles.
• Analyse how neighbourhood teams interact with wider demand pressures.
• Translate complex data and stakeholder insight into clear recommendations that strengthen efficiency, resilience and visibility.
• Deliver a baseline assessment, comparative benchmarking and practical options for future implementation planning.

Skills

Demand profiling

Workforce planning

Performance benchmarking

Job description

Neighbourhood Policing Review needed in Stafford

This is a temporary role and the rate is £650 per day PAYE

The reference number is: 375971

The successful candidate will lead a comprehensive review of the neighbourhood policing operating model, applying proven expertise in demand profiling, workforce planning and performance benchmarking to assess current resource allocation and identify opportunities for optimisation.

They will evaluate the balance and effectiveness of officer and PCSO roles, analyse how neighbourhood teams interact with wider demand pressures, and translate complex data and stakeholder insight into clear, evidence-based recommendations that strengthen efficiency, resilience and visibility across all local policing areas. Their work will culminate in a robust baseline assessment, comparative benchmarking and a set of practical, deliverable options to support future implementation planning.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.