Vacancy Information
This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.
Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.
Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.
Division / Department - Operations Command
Grade - Surrey Police Grade H / Sussex Police Grade 11
Status - Part Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £38,064 - £45,058 / Sussex Police £39,813 - £43,920
Working Hours - 24.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Sussex Police Headquarters, Lewes
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
Chief Constables' Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role & Key Responsibilities
This post is being advertised as part of a job share, the post holder will be required to work 24 hours per week over Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Manage the development and implementation of efficient and effective Business Continuity Management within Surrey and Sussex Police.
Have key responsibilities for co-ordinating Business Continuity (BC) plans for both forces. Work with divisional and departmental heads to embed the process by making links with strategic business planning, risk management, environmental scanning and training and exercising.
Develop and maintain the forces Business Continuity Policy to allow Surrey and Sussex Police to work effectively during an incident and allow the discharge of the organisation’s legal, regulatory and corporate governance accountability and responsibilities.
Key accountabilities:
Manage an effective Business Continuity programme across both forces including Business Impact Assessments, maintenance of plans, training, and exercising in accordance with statutory requirements under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
Act as lead advisor on all aspects of Business Continuity, reporting directly to the Command Oversight Board, Organisational Reassurance Board and other strategic and chief officer groups as required.
Deliver an effective Business Continuity programme which will provide improved resilience, response and recovery in the event of a Business Continuity incident.
Provide advice and support to the Gold Commander and / or department head(s) during a Business Continuity or major incident.
To be part of a 24 hours on call response capability of the Emergency Planning Team.
Skills & Experience
Understanding of Business Continuity and experience of working in this field.
Recognised industry qualification in Business Continuity (CBCI or equivalent) is desirable.
In depth knowledge and proven application of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 with particular emphasis on Business Continuity
Excellent communications skills
Ability to effectively deliver specialist advice to a range of stakeholders.
Ability to demonstrate sound corporate understanding including an understanding of current and potential future Business Continuity challenges facing Policing.
Ability to work in and contribute to a small team effectively
Ability to work well under pressure during a Business Continuity or major incident
Must be able to travel across Surrey and Sussex, ideally by car
Why Work With Us?
Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;
• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme
Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police
Further Information
Please contact Katherine Granville, Surrey Police and Sussex Police Emergency Planning Manager for further information.
Tel: 07768711568
Email: katherine.granville@sussex.police.uk
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police
Additional Information
Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;
- vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
- vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
- if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment
Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.