Business Support Officer (16 hours - part time)

at  Surrey Police Sussex Police Collaboration

This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.
Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.
Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.
Division / Department - Operations Command
Grade - Surrey Police Grade G / Sussex Police Grade 10
Status - Part Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £32,163 - £38,008 / Sussex Police £32,772 - £35,982
Working Hours - 16.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Sussex Police Headquarters, Lewes

THE STARTING SALARY FOR THIS ROLE WILL USUALLY BE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SALARY RANGE AND WILL BE PRO-RATA IF THE WORKING HOURS ARE LESS THAN FULL TIME.

Chief Constables’ Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.

Key responsibilities of the role are:

• Develop and maintain an Events Management Strategy by liaising with each OC training team to ensure best value in creating Surrey & Sussex Police to be a Centre of Excellence and establishing all of the training provided by OC to be delivered in house.
• Develop and promote the OC Surrey and Sussex Standard through effective planning and management of training, facilities, CPD events, guest speakers and development opportunities.
• Maintain an effective Asset Management Tracking System which identifies and enables cost saving initiatives by reviewing and streamlining existing practices and policies across the department and Force. Conduct a regular audit of all OC assets providing an efficient, professional and up to date base line. Working with SMEs researching initiatives for cost effective options. Seek and inform best practice in the design and purchase of assets.
• To be proactive in developing income generation opportunities. Maintaining and developing the training event management plan and single point of contact for OC training teams, other police and law enforcement training teams (e.g. NCA, UKBA) as well as any other perspective customers. Creating contracts for International and National customers ensuring we are adhering to legal obligations.
• Develop and maintain an effective marketing strategy on behalf of the OC for our income generation potential.
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers to research the procurement of goods and services for specific training course and events, ensuring these deliver an appropriate balance between costs and benefits.
• Manage the coordination of OC team moves/changes to different areas of the estate. Working effectively and efficiently with Estates & Facilities, IT, Finance, other Command Teams and external contractors to ensure moves/changes are made whilst ensuring best value whilst in the required timeframe. Researching and trialling best practices prior to implementation.
• Liaison with College of Policing and other awarding bodies on behalf of the force, working closely with the Development & Compliance Officer to ensure quality assurance.
• Representing Ops Command on regional and national forums together with colleagues from Facilities. Ensuring that the operational uniform and clothing for or staff and officers is fit for purpose and cost effective.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required, including specific duties of a similar or lesser graded post