Duty Planner

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REED is a specialist provider of permanent, contract, temporary and outsourced recruitment solutions

We require a Duty Planner to cover an existing workload within a major police force, based out of Amersham Police Station.

This is an interim position for an initial 6 months with the potential to be extended, dependent on workload.

**Role Purpose**:

- In this important role, you will ensure that resources are positioned to provide operational resilience, both at Force and LPA level, and in accordance with the Resource Management programme.
- You will plan, schedule and deploy resources to meet the operational needs of the organisation for special operations, pre-planned events and unforeseen circumstances taking into account financial implications and the impact changes will have on individuals.

**Skills required to be successful in 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 is desirable.
- 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.

This role offers a competitive salary of**£15.64 per hour PAYE (Umbrella rate £19.51 per hour)**and you’ll be working via **REED** who offer great benefits such as discounts, cashback offers and more as well as weekly pay.