Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job - and that's where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in. As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we'll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted. The Role: Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Workforce Planning and Insights Department as a Workforce Planning Manager (Capability). As a Workforce Planning Manager (Capability) you
will lead the workforce planning function, ensuring all capability aspects are delivered effectively. This role involves informing strategic priorities, implementing financial strategies, and meeting resource requirements. The goal is to provide the Force with accurate plans and forecasts, enabling the appropriate development of the workforce across the entire organisation. What you'll do Manage and Oversee Data: Ensure accurate and detailed representation of all skills available within the force, addressing emerging and forecast skill gaps through effective solutions. Workforce Analysis and Forecasting: Conduct comprehensive analysis, forecasting, and modelling of workforce capabilities, skills, and competencies, integrating these with resourcing, deployment, and financial planning to anticipate short, medium, and long-term skill requirements. Advisory Functions: Deliver effective planning and advisory services across the organization to enhance workforce capability and wellbeing. Staff
Management and Development: Oversee recruitment, appraisal, development, and performance of allocated staff, ensuring they possess the necessary skills, knowledge, behaviours, and experience to excel in their roles and reach their full potential. Collaborative Work: Partner with the People Department and Finance to identify, manage, and maintain workforce development routes and career pathways, ensuring alignment with force aims and objectives. Strategic Partnership: Foster collaboration throughout the organisation by identifying opportunities for joint activities, reducing duplication of effort, and increasing return on investment.

Educated to degree level or equivalent. In depth understanding of workforce planning initiatives and practice. Experience of position and organisational management and organisational design. Very strong data analysis, handling and reporting skills. Ability to manage complex information and data production generating options and evidence-based recommendations. Political awareness and credibility. Ability to manage and mitigate risks. Excellent analytical and numerical skills. Ability to prioritise and complete multiple complex responsibilities and projects simultaneously.

£53,583 - £58,455

26 days' leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave Flexi time - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours) Agile working - option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution Corporate travel schemes - local rail, bus services and metro discounts Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets We've invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support Access to gyms in some stations Sports & Social Club - join our thriving sports scene at
Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel Cycle to work scheme Opportunity to volunteer in local community

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