Resource Planning Manager – Frontline Policing (Hybrid)

British Transport Police; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Family-friendly leave policies

Blue Light Card access

Pension scheme

Job summary

British Transport Police is seeking a Resource Planning Manager to lead the Force Resource Planning Unit. You will oversee operational resource allocation to support frontline policing, major events and critical incidents, ensuring delivery against force objectives.

The role requires proven leadership, strong stakeholder management, data analysis and coaching of teams. A blended home and office working pattern is available, with 37 hours per week and a competitive salary of £41,267.45 per year.

Qualifications

• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent with experience in an operational or resource planning environment.
• Proven track record of managing teams in a large, multi-disciplined operational organisation.
• Experience in performance management, coaching and mentoring customer-facing teams.
• Strong Stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to analyse data, provide operational advice and lead responses to time-critical incidents.

Responsibilities

• Providing operational leadership to the Force Resource Planning Unit and managing the performance and development of Resource Planning Officers.
• Overseeing resource allocation for policing operations, football matches, major events and critical incidents, ensuring operational demand is met effectively.
• Working collaboratively with divisions and stakeholders to maximise available resources, maintain operational resilience and support frontline policing activity.
• Acting in support of the Force Resource Lead to provide specialist resource management advice and fulfil Bronze Resources responsibilities for planned and unplanned events.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Performance management

Communication

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Job description

British Transport Police is seeking a Resource Planning Manager to lead the Force Resource Planning Unit. You will oversee operational resource allocation to support frontline policing, major events and critical incidents, ensuring delivery against force objectives.

The role requires proven leadership, strong stakeholder management, data analysis and coaching of teams. A blended home and office working pattern is available, with 37 hours per week and a competitive salary of £41,267.45 per year.