JOB DETAILS

Location: Netley
Hours: 37.00 hours per week
Contract: Full-time and permanent (will consider part time)
Salary: HMG E (£66,507.00 - £72,957.00 per annum)

WHAT DOES OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE LOOK LIKE?

As Head of Department, strong leadership skills are essential, along with the ability to form and maintain relationships at all levels. You will have experience of solving complex problems with the confidence to make tough decisions. We are also looking for you to be able to create and present strategic reports/presentations and negotiate effectively.
We do not expect candidates to have experiencing using our in-house software system, however, you should have the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software programmes and feel confident in contributing towards project work surrounding any upgrade of a new system.
Essential Qualification: Educated to QCF Level 7 in a management related field or work experience deemed to have brought the post holder to a comparable level.

HOW TO APPLY

Please follow the online application link to apply. You will be asked to enter personal details and complete our pre-screening questions. In addition, you will be asked to provide evidence against the following topics (these areas form part of our Police Competency and Values Framework).
We are emotionally aware Level 3
We collaborate Level 3
We support and inspire Level 3
We analyse critically Level 3
Please take the time to follow the above links to learn more about what we are looking for, then please provide your answers on your application form, using specific examples to evidence how you have demonstrated each competency area. For any assistance in completing our application form, please read through our candidate guidance for completing an application form.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Head of Resource Management, it will be your responsibility to ensure sufficient Officers and Staff are rostered on duty to meet demands. This includes reviewing shift patterns and flexible working arrangements, and managing abstractions from duties.
This role will involve extensive collaboration with other senior leaders across the force. You will be expected to report regularly to strategic boards and lead on planning, analysis and performance data in relation to resource management. It will be the role holder’s responsibility to manage the department’s budget and expenditure.
Reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Insights, you will also become a key member of the command senior leadership team and be expected to support wider corporate activity. You will also be expected to undertake 1st and 2nd line manager responsibilities to all staff under your command.
The role holder will also be the business owner of the duties software system. Working alongside ICT colleagues, maximising the capability of the software will form a significant part of the role.
The full role profile can be viewed here.