Duty Planner - Reading, United Kingdom - Adecco UK

Adecco UK

Verified Company

Reading, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are currently recruiting for a Duty Planner to work for Thames Valley Police out of their Reading Police Station.

You will be working Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm and Friday 8:30am to 4pm.

The overall purpose of the role is to: Through efficient planning ensure resources are positioned to provide operational resilience, both at Force and LPA level, and in accordance with the Resource Management programme

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO POLICE VETTING CRITERIA YOU MUST HAVE RESIDED WITHIN THE UK CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 3 YEARS

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS:

Plan, schedule and deploy resources required to meet the operational needs of the organisation for special operations, preplanned events and unforeseen circumstances in order to ensure operational resilience of the Force and LPA, financial implications and the impact the changes will have on individuals
Record and manage long term and short notice abstractions to maintain resilience levels, continually revising duties to ensure demand is met, whilst complying with all relevant policy and legislation
Implement amendments to shift patterns and ensure officers are provided with rotas and shift changes in a timely manner.
Monitor Police Officers and Police Staff working hours to ensure adherence with Working Time Regulations and to safeguard the health and safety of individuals
Undertake regular audits to ensure employees personal and professional information stored within the DMS system is correct and up to date and provides information to the Resource Manager(s) of any areas of concern
Manage and advise on requests for resource management information to ensure effective decisions around changes to business process. Identify and investigate variance from schedules that had a negative impact on budget and or performance to ensure tight control and efficient use of resources.
Produce management information regarding duty changes, rest days, TOIL and overtime to assist the Resource Manager(s) in managing the devolved overtime budget efficiently and providing the LPA commander with relevant information.
If and when requested, represent the Resource Manager during any periods of absence

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ROLE

Proven ability to negotiate, influence and resolve conflict through effective communication / interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to prioritise and work to deadlines; produce accurate and quality management data.
Excellent IT skills (ability to use word and excel to intermediate level) with proven ability to understand complex, bespoke technology, in particular, from DMS, command and control and associated systems; produce and understand management information.
Must be prepared to work flexible hours, if required.
Knowledge or proven experience of forecasting in a shared service environment.
Recent experience of working with Workforce Management software and / or resource planning function.
Knowledge of legislation relating to shift work, working time regulations, terms and conditions of service and Health & Safety.
Knowledge and understanding of police work/regulations/policies/organisational structure.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

To speak to a recruitment expert please contact Lynette crisp