CTPNW - Senior Human Resources Officer - Grade G - Business Services Unit

Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW) is a key part of the UK’s national counter terrorism network. We are a five-force collaboration, working together with partners to protect the public and prevent terrorist threats.

We are looking for a dedicated, committed, highly motivated individual to join our fantastic HR team. This is an exciting role for an experienced, HR professional to develop their leadership skills and support on a wide variety of people related matters for CTPNW. 

You will have line management responsibility for the of HR and Recruitment colleagues in the team and support the HR Senior Partner to deliver a professional, regional HR service.  

About the Role

You will:

•    Lead staff within the CTPNW HR/Recruitment Unit.

•    Liaise with Recruitment SPOC’s across CTPNW to arrange advertisements, coordinating the responses to internal and external enquiries regarding vacancies, short-listing, interviewing of candidates for selected posts, equal opportunities monitoring, arranging clearance of references, vetting and preparing offers of appointment and statement of particulars for all new police staff.

•    Be the point of contact within CTPNW for the home forces of seconded police officers and staff and deal with any HR issues arising from secondments E.G. differing terms and conditions of service. Arrange and administer secondment agreements as necessary. 

•    Arrange and attend the CTPNW Resource Management Group (RMG), providing advice on HR issues as required. Carry out actions and directions arising from RMG decisions and report back as required.

•    Manages a case load, providing support and guidance to local managers with regard to:
o    Change management/restructuring exercises/ redeployment. 
o    Discipline.
o    Grievance.
o    Capability.
o    Attendance management.
o    Police performance regulations. 
o    Misconduct panels.

•    Assists in the delivery of local change programs across the CT regional forces.

•    Ensure compliance with employment law, policies, procedures and best practice

•    Build and maintain strong and effective working relationships with key national, regional and local partners and stakeholders 

•    Support a culture of inclusion, wellbeing and professional development across CTPNW

About You

You will have:

•    Hold a CIPD Level 5 Diploma in HR

•    Significant HR generalist experience

•    Experience of employee relations, organisational change, workforce planning and leading on consultation with Trade Unions

•    Sound understanding of HR policies and procedures.

•    The ability to influence, challenge and advise senior leaders with confidence and credibility

•    Excellent communication, problem solving skills.

•    A well-developed ability to think strategically, and to develop strategy and policy positions to meet organisational needs 

•    A high level of integrity, resilience and discretion when working with sensitive information

•    The ability to be adaptable and manage conflicting priorities.

This role will be based in Manchester with the requirement for Regional and National travel, including some overnight stays is essential. There will be the ability to work from home, however there is a requirement for a minimum 2 days a week from the office. Flexibility will be required to come into the office more frequently when required.

If you are successfully shortlisted, the interviews for this role will be held in Manchester on 8th December 2025.

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