Neighbourhood Policing Review

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 104,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD is recruiting for a temporary role in Stafford to oversee a neighbourhood policing review. The post holder will lead a comprehensive assessment of the operating model, harnessing proven expertise in demand profiling, workforce planning and performance benchmarking to optimise resource allocation and strengthen efficiency and visibility at local level.

The role requires translating complex data and stakeholder insight into practical, evidence-informed recommendations,

Qualifications

• Experience in demand profiling, workforce planning and performance benchmarking.
• Ability to translate data and stakeholder insights into actionable recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a comprehensive review of the neighbourhood policing operating model.
• Assess resource allocation and identify opportunities for optimisation.
• Evaluate balance and effectiveness of officer and PCSO roles and their interaction with demand pressures.
• Translate complex data into clear, evidence-based recommendations and deliver a robust baseline assessment and benchmarking.

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.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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