- S25-415 Workforce Planning & Implementation Officer (LC7)

We're Hiring! Join Lancashire Police HR Team as a Workforce Planning and Implementation Officer.

Are you highly organised, strategic, and ready to make a real difference behind the scenes of front line policing?

Lancashire Police are looking for a Workforce Planning and Implementation Officer to join our dynamic Human Resources Team. You'll play a vital role in supporting our people - ensuring the right officers and staff are in the right place at the right time!

Key Responsibilities:

To assist the Strategic Workforce Planning Manager deliver robust and resilient workforce planning so that the aims and objectives determined by the Chief Constable are met.
Supporting the police officer and police staff redeployment processes by identifying suitable alternative roles for individuals displaced through restructures, welfare or medical reasons, including those on adjusted duties
To support managers and staff with the implementation of organisational change programmes and restructures.
To advise on existing and new employment legislation and case law to assist with resourcing decisions.
To manage and promote a culture of service excellence and continuous improvements within the Workforce planning team thereby ensuring the Force is provided with an efficient and effective HR service.
To administer the vacancy clearance process, making equitable resourcing decisions in consultation with the Trade Unions, Federation & Staff Associations taking into account the needs of the business.
Provide management information which forecasts and assists strategic decision making, including for corporate and chief officer meetings.

Please see the attached job specification for further details.

Skills and Experience:

Level 5 CIPD qualification or equivalent or willingness to achieve within 2 academic years
Associate membership of CIPD and able to demonstrate continual professional development within HR (following successful course of study)
Experience of tasking and directing staff
Experience of advising and providing guidance on recruitment, resourcing and/or organisational change initiatives
Experience of producing accurate written information and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
Experience of maintaining and interrogating HR/IT systems

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values collaboration, and is confident working with senior leaders to help shape the future of policing in Lancashire. Be the strategic force behind operational success - Apply now and take the next step with purpose.

Vetting and Medical:

Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting. Please be aware there is a minimum 3 year UK residency requirement for Recruitment vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.

Benefits:

25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
Sick pay provisions
Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
Option to become a member of the onsite unions
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
Cycle to work scheme
Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)

Closing date: Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at 10am

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