Prevention of Harm Officer

Permanent

Full Time

Bedworth

Grade E (£33,603.00 - £39,276.00)

Those on the redeployment register will be given prior consideration.

The main purpose of the role is to lead and coordinate a force-wide, methodical response to high-harm offenders and vulnerable victims. Coordinating the organisational response to high-harm nominals and the most vulnerable victims; translating analytical products into methodical, evidence-led plans that reduce harm and demand. Supporting the wider prevention team in implementing prevention strategies across all crime types ensuring these are delivered by other teams across the force.

Work closely with analysts, interpret analytical products, prioritise activity, and drive multi-agency harm-reduction plans. Support the team in developing and maintaining performance monitoring in line with the Prevention Performance Framework.

Contribute to governance by developing strategic and operational plan for thematic areas, developing presentations for strategic tasking and overseeing continuous improvement to ensure interventions are effective and ethical.

Main Responsibilities:

Work with analysts to interpret complex analytical products (e.g. trends, problem profiles, risk assessments) and translate insights into clear tasking, tactical options, and measurable outcomes.
Monitor performance, evaluate impact and produce concise reports and dashboards for senior leaders; embed continuous improvement and lessons learned.
Maintain visibility of current Prevention priorities through clear communications (e.g. intranet pages, briefings etc.) to sustain organisational focus and complete briefing and presentation for tactical tasking products.
Take the lead on data interpretation by collaborating with analysts and Partners to interpret complex analytical products and convert findings into operational strategies, to be delivered by the wider force and contribute to the Prevention Performance Framework.
Bring innovation by identifying and implementing the best national and regional practices in harm prevention and offender management..
Quality‑assure data and information products; ensure ethical use of data, safeguarding and equality considerations are embedded in plans and delivery.
Provide professional advice, briefings and toolkits to build capability across departments and partners; support training and knowledge transfer.
Embed an evidence-based approach by applying research findings and proven methodologies to design and implement preventative policing strategies for the wider prevention team and problem-solving team.
Evaluate interventions using data-driven insights and academic research to ensure continuous improvement and measurable impact on harm reduction.
Work collaboratively with the intelligence community to identify emerging trends, threat and opportunities, ensuring preventative strategies are informed by timely and accurate intelligence.
Undertake other duties commensurate with nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post, as required.

Special Conditions:

Regular travel throughout the Warwickshire policing area.

Exposure to disturbing/unpleasant material.

Person Specification:

Knowledge:

Educated to A level or equivalent experience.
An understanding of analytical processes and techniques and the theoretical principles underpinning crime intelligence analysis.
Understanding of the National Crime Prevention Strategy and the Crime and Disorder act 1998.
A working knowledge of statistical formulae and the presentation of data in tabular and graphical format.
Knowledge of police procedures, investigations, civil orders and the operation of the criminal courts.

Experience:

Qualifications or previous experience of working with interpreting analytical data and generating tables and graphs.
Experience of producing reports and documents for presentation at meetings and turning insight into recommendations and performance measures (KPIs, logic models, expected outcomes).
Knowledge of Evidence Based Policing & Problem-Oriented Policing (e.g., SARA model).
Experience with high-harm thematic areas: Serious Violence Duty, VAWG, IOM, OCGs, county lines.
Working with multi-agency data under Data Protection Act/GDPR, MoPI, and Information Sharing Agreements.
Confident verbal briefings to Gold/Silver/Bronze and TTCG, adapting style for operational vs. strategic audiences.

Key Skills:

Ability to communicate both orally and in written form with a wide range of
people and groups.
Ability to negotiate and influence and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work to a deadline and under pressure.
Ability to multitask and prioritise work, high level of planning andorganisational skills.
Versatility and adaptability in communications style and approach.
Good problem-solving skills.
Have an aptitude towards Information Technology.
Analyse and interpret multi-source policing and partner data.
Produce high-quality tactical and strategic products.
Recommend prevention and disruption strategies (4P: Pursue, Prevent, Protect, Prepare).
Present insight clearly to Gold/Silver/Bronze, operational leads, and partners.

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