Policing Duties & Resourcing Planner (Hybrid)

Sussex Police; Guildford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Discounts for everyday spend

On-site gyms

Parental leave

Wellbeing guidance

Healthcare scheme discounts

Job summary

Surrey Police in Guildford is advertising a full-time Fixed Term Contract for a Force Duties & Resourcing Planner at Surrey Police Headquarters. The role runs 36 hours per week, with a fixed end date of 31 March 2028 and potential limited home working after training.

You will coordinate resources for daily policing and major events across Surrey & Sussex. The post requires strong planning, IT and team collaboration skills, plus the ability to advise on policy and respond to resourcing queries.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operational aspects of the Police Service.
• Awareness of Police Regulations and staff terms.
• Excellent planning, organising and time management.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• High literacy and numeracy levels.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team.
• IT proficiency and use of a computerised resourcing system.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resource demands are met for day-to-day policing and major events.
• Manage personnel abstractions and attendances.
• Provide guidance on duties, resourcing, legislation and policy.
• Ensure officers and staff are where they are needed to meet policing needs.
• Support the Duties and Resourcing Team in planning and deployment.

Skills

Operational knowledge

Regulations awareness

Planning & organising

Customer service

Communication skills

Literacy & numeracy

Independent working

IT skills

Tools

Resourcing system

Job description

Surrey Police in Guildford is advertising a full-time Fixed Term Contract for a Force Duties & Resourcing Planner at Surrey Police Headquarters. The role runs 36 hours per week, with a fixed end date of 31 March 2028 and potential limited home working after training.

You will coordinate resources for daily policing and major events across Surrey & Sussex. The post requires strong planning, IT and team collaboration skills, plus the ability to advise on policy and respond to resourcing queries.