Resource Officer

About Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Cambridgeshire Constabulary consists of over 1750 officers, more than 950 staff members, and 39 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), serving a population exceeding 900,000 residents. The organisation's mission is to create a safer Cambridgeshire by delivering services grounded in integrity, respect, and sensitivity.

As an inclusive employer, Cambridgeshire Constabulary is dedicated to representing local communities, fostering a workplace where police officers and staff respect diversity, feel valued, and can express their authentic selves. Reasonable workplace adjustments are provided to support everyone in thriving.

Role Summary

The Resource Officer will play a vital part in maintaining an effective and precise resource model to guarantee that the Constabulary deploys personnel equipped with the appropriate skills, at the right locations and times. The role involves managing accurate, current information and its proper storage.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage absences due to annual leave, sickness, court appearances, training, and other planned or unforeseen reductions by taking necessary compensatory actions and addressing staffing concerns.
• Review system-generated reports indicating below-optimal staffing levels, ensuring risks are either addressed or properly documented.
• Operate the resource management system to maintain duty rosters reflecting staff movements and personnel updates, resolving related issues as needed.
• Coordinate staff deployment cost-effectively for specific assignments or operations including Public Support Units (PSU), searches, and training sessions; oversee fair staffing arrangements during public holidays and implement duty changes accordingly.
• Support the evaluation of impacts from routine training absences and collaborate with Organisational Learning to minimise disruptions; conduct Time Bank audits per force policy and reallocate surplus RDIL or TOIL to maintain optimal staffing.
• Provide management information reports from maintained records upon request; assist system users and support administrative assistants, acting as a point of contact to ensure consistent adherence to policies and procedures.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate exhibits values and attitudes aligned with the organisation’s commitment to public service and the Policing Competency and Values Framework. Desired attributes include being proactive, solution-oriented, and possessing extensive experience using IT systems as planning tools. The candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including assertiveness and tact, excellent organizational abilities to prioritize tasks independently, capacity to work well within a team, ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines, and meticulous attention to detail with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Starting salary of £30,333 with progression up to £32,613 based on service length.
• 37-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with flexi-working options available between 08:00 and 20:00 including compressed hours, flexible shifts, and job sharing.
• Hybrid working arrangement combining office and home-based work.
• Annual leave starting at 26 days, increasing to 30 days after 10 years of service.
• Enrollment in the local government pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development and further studies.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling and financial and legal advice.
• Long service awards, Blue Light Card benefits, entry into the Force Lottery, cycle-to-work and car lease schemes, employee welfare fund, and union access.

Additional Information

• Internal candidates must have completed their probation period to apply and may submit a CV or internal role summary.
• The role requires vetting, including potential contact with current line managers for appraisal in line with national guidelines.
• The vacancy is available to redeployees at risk of redundancy who will be given priority during recruitment; successful redeployees will keep their current terms and conditions.
• Cambridgeshire Constabulary is recognized as a Disability Confident Employer, committed to inclusive hiring and guaranteed interviews for candidates meeting minimum criteria under the Offer an Interview Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements are considered wherever possible.
• Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process; candidates may contact HR for assistance.