Job Title: Operational Planning Manager
Salary: The starting salary is £48,995, which includes allowances totalling £3,009 allowance.
The salary is broken down as £45,986 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £54,863. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Kilburn (Queen’s Park Underground)
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Metropolitan Police’s Workforce Planning & Deployment (WPD) Team, playing a key role in shaping the way we resource and support one of the largest policing organisations in the world.
You will help deliver the priorities of the Corporate Workforce Planning & Insight function by producing accurate and timely forecasts, models, and deployment plans for approximately 50,000 officers and staff across 70+ business units and OCUs.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Planning & Governance
- Represent the Workforce Planning & Deployment function when working with internal and external stakeholders, leading discussions, presenting insights, and influencing workforce decisions across the organisation.
- Lead the production, analysis, and presentation of workforce planning data to support strategic and operational decision‑making.
- Support Workforce Planning Leads with monthly updates to the Design Priority Framework (DPF) and Occupancy Model, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
Continuous Improvement & Risk Management
- Implement effective processes that promote continuous learning, risk identification, and proactive management of workforce planning issues.
- Provide guidance and responses to second‑level queries, escalating complex issues where appropriate.
- Identify and highlight areas of concern within governance, systems, and processes, recommending solutions to drive efficiencies and promote self‑service across the organisation.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, manage, and develop a team of LRPM Support Officers, ensuring they have the capability and tools needed to deliver high‑quality services.
- Foster strong collaboration across the Workforce Planning & Deployment function to support consistent and effective service delivery.
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
- Civil Service pension scheme
- Interest‑free season ticket loan
- Membership of Met sports and social clubs
- Flexible working options
How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button “. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and Personal Statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 8th April 2026.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview.
