Workforce Planning Manager – Police Staff

Office of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner

. Lead the Force workforce planning strategy and align workforce plans with organisational priorities and future policing demands .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeBirmingham • United KingdomLead💰 £57,186 - £60,912 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in workforce planning strategy, aligning plans with organizational priorities, and providing data-driven insights to senior leaders. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize resources, and engage stakeholders effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Workforce Planning StrategyData Analysis and ForecastingTeam LeadershipStakeholder EngagementWorkforce Initiatives Development

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Soft Skills

IntegrityProfessionalismAccountability

Certifications & Qualifications

Management VettingCounter Terrorism Clearance

Industry Keywords

Workforce PlanningOrganizational PrioritiesResource OptimizationWorkforce DataProfessional Advice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Force workforce planning strategy and align workforce plans with organisational priorities and future policing demands
Provide expert workforce planning advice and insight to senior leaders using workforce data, analysis and forecasting
Lead and develop the Workforce Planning team
Ensure effective delivery of workforce planning processes and high-quality professional advice
Develop and evaluate workforce initiatives using data, metrics and evidence
Identify opportunities for improvement and optimise resources
Build effective partnerships across the Force
Engage senior stakeholders to develop a proactive, strategic approach to workforce planning and resourcing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must successfully complete the required level of Management Vetting and Counter Terrorism clearance before starting the role
Must successfully complete medical checks, which may include a drugs test, fitness assessment and hearing test where required
Provide details covering at least five years of employment, education or other relevant activity history for reference checks
Skills, experience and behaviours required for the role
Commitment to integrity, professionalism and accountability
Applications must accurately reflect the applicant's own knowledge, skills and experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful work that makes a difference every day
Diverse range of career opportunities across policing and professional support services
High-quality training, development and opportunities to progress
Supportive and inclusive working environment
Competitive pay
Generous annual leave
Excellent pension arrangements
Wide range of employee benefits
Wellbeing support
Reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process