About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable individual to coordinate and champion problem solving across Lincolnshire Police. This role is central to delivering the Force’s strategy by ensuring our workforce is equipped to identify and address the root causes of crime and anti-social behaviour. You will promote effective problem-solving techniques, embed best practice, and support a culture aligned with our core values of courage, respect, empathy, and public service.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading the development and delivery of problem-solving plans across the Force
- Providing expert advice, coaching, and training on problem-solving methodologies
- Building strong partnerships with internal teams, partner agencies, and other forces
- Identifying risks and supporting teams to prioritise and manage high-harm issues
- Monitoring performance, maintaining records, and reporting on effectiveness to senior leaders
- Supporting multi-agency problem solving and contributing at tactical meetings
- Promoting best practice, sharing learning, and representing the Force at regional and national events
- Working with Learning & Development and Communications teams to embed and promote problem-solving approaches
Why This Role Matters
Effective problem solving is key to tackling the root causes of crime and protecting our communities. In this role, you will drive meaningful change by improving how the Force responds to complex challenges, enhancing collaboration, and ensuring a consistent, high-quality approach to problem solving at every level.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong knowledge of problem-solving methodologies and a passion for continuous improvement
- Excellent communication and coaching skills, with the ability to influence and support others
- Experience of working collaboratively across teams and with external partners
- Analytical thinking, with the ability to identify risk and prioritise effectively
- A commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding, and the highest standards of public service
- The ability to lead, inspire, and act as a subject matter expert within a dynamic environment
Interested?
We encourage you to review the full job description and person specification for further details and to understand how this role could be the next step in your career.
