Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary - JOU Operations Planner - HC624027

JOU
Kidlington, Home Address (Hybrid)
Hampshire Pay Grade
SO1 - £37,020 - £39,276 per annum
Part Time
Secondment/Fixed Term Contract

Job Details 

Job Title: JOU (Joint Operations Unit) Operations Planner - HC624027

Location: Thames Valley Police, Headquarters South, Kidlington - Free onsite parking available at Headquarters South

Salary: SO1 - £37,020 - £39,276 per annum

Hours: 37hours per week - Hybrid working is offered. There is a requirement to work from Headquarters South on identified duty days.

Contract: Temporary for 12 Months

Closing Date: Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 23.59 hours 

Link to apply: JOU Operations Planner - HC624027 Job Details | Shared Services Partnership

Information for Internal Staff who wish to apply for this role as a secondment  

If you would like to apply for this temporary post as a secondment you must have the prior approval of your current Line Manager and Head of Department. Please therefore ensure you have completed the ‘Police Staff Internal Secondment Declaration’, and forwarded it as instructed to obtain their sign-off. This step must be completed so the form is submitted as part of the application process, prior to the vacancy’s closing date. Your declaration form should be uploaded alongside your application form. Please note that completion of this declaration is required whether or not your application is supported. Lack of managerial support will not prohibit you from applying, but it may have implications on your employee status. As a result you should consider this fully. Such applications will be treated on a case-by-case basis and following consultation with the Head of HR & OD, as per the Secondment guidance. 

Are you looking for a new and exciting role supporting the JOU in TVP and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary to deliver events, plans and operations? 

If so this could be the role for you 

We are looking for someone to join our busy Operational Planning team at TVP HQ Kidlington, to provide logistical support and co-ordination for major/critical incidents and events, (pre-planned and spontaneous) supporting Force, District and cross border deployments and plan the force response to requests for mutual aid and specialist support.  

The role involves reviewing event and action plans, attending planning meetings and establishing the policing plans for the events, as well as supporting the command team to respond to critical and major incidents.

About the Role 

Key accountabilities include but are not limited to: 

  • To provide guidance, assistance and encouragement to police officers, police staff and event organisers who are undertaking the planning role for police operations or public events. 
  • Provide support including planning, deployment, co-ordination, contingency management, finance, welfare and logistics and, when required, attendance in relation to critical and major incidents, operational support and contingency planning procedures. 
  • Undertake the creation and review of designated Force Policy & Procedure and force guidance in line with Authorised Professional Practice (APP). 
  • Support the JOU Contingency Planning Officers in the review, deployment, training and exercising relating to contingency planning: providing assistance across the JOU when required. 
  • Review Force action plans making necessary amendments and liaising with partner agencies to seek the appropriate information. 
  • Undertake the planning and delivery of force operations, spontaneous events and Mutual Aid in accordance with national guidance  

If you have a knowledge of the police organisation and structure, Public Order and Public Safety processes and contingency planning this would be an advantage but full training will be given. 

For further information please see the role profile

Essential Qualifications 

Educated to QCF Level 3 OR work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level.

Essential Experience 

Able to demonstrate current competence in subject matter area. 

Experience in event and operational planning

Competencies 

Please follow the online application link to apply. You will be required to enter personal details, complete our pre-screening questions, and provide examples of when you have displayed the below competencies. Your answers to these competencies will be used to shortlist applications and reading the below links will assist you in completing your application. 

Candidate guidance to completing application form  

We are emotionally aware - Level 2

We take ownership - Level 1

We collaborate - Level 2

We support and inspire - Level 1

We analyse critically - Level 1

We are innovative and open minded - Level 1 

You should also be aware of the values of Courage, Respect and Empathy, and Public Service. 

If you are successful at shortlisting, you will be invited to attend an interview where any of the competencies listed on the role profile will also be assessed.

Contact details for an informal discussion 

If you have an any queries, please contact the Recruitment Team on police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk.

Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles. 

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.

The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: positive.action@hampshire.pnn.police.uk

The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.

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.