Secondment/Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2026.
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 must be supported in writing by your Line Manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy. Please attach written approval from your line manager and Head of Department in your application. If the secondment is not supported then the role may be offered on a fixed term contract basis, but this has implications including loss of continuous service protections.
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.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 23331. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 12th April 2026.
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