Resource Manager (Secondment/Fixed Term Contract)
Secondment/Fixed Term Contract for maternity cover 02/12/2024 - 06/10/2025.
In this important role you will plan, schedule and deploy resources required to meet the operational needs of the organisation for special operations, pre-planned events and unforeseen circumstances in order to ensure operational resilience of the Force and LPA, financial implications and the impact the changes will have on individuals. Record and manage long term and short notice abstractions to maintain resilience levels, continually revising duties to ensure demand is met, whilst complying with all relevant policy and legislation. If and when requested, represent the Resource Manager during any periods of absence.
You will have a good standard of education with excellent verbal and written communication skills and a proven ability to negotiate, influence and resolve conflict. An ability to prioritise and work to deadlines is essential as well as an ability to understand complex systems. Proven experience of operating in a role that requires application of logic and an ability to make fast time decisions based on available information is required. You will also have proven ability to provide a high level of customer service to internal and external customers maintaining contact and communicating their needs clearly.
The hours of work will be within Monday to Friday.
If you are a permanent member of staff applying for this role, please note it will be offered on a secondment basis. Important: All secondments are assumed supported and that your line manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy are aware of your intention to apply. If the secondment is not supported then a strong business rationale must be sent to RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the reference number for the role.
Please note: Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role for the duration of the secondment.
Please be aware that if this role is advertised as ‘internal’ you will only be able to access it through the link at the top of the page, it will not appear on the external job site. Therefore if you wish to complete the form at home you will need to copy the link. Please do not forward this link to external candidates. If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 21768. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
If you are an ‘at risk’ member of staff, please apply directly to the At Risk Recruitment Mailbox with your REI form and do not complete the online application.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 22nd September 2024.
At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.