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 G / Sussex Police Grade 10
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £33,128 - £39,149 / Sussex Police £34,329 - £37,692
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Multiple Locations (see advert)
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
From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.
It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.
Operations Command is a dynamic and forward-thinking department delivering specialist policing capability to both divisional colleagues and our communities across Surrey and Sussex.
We are seeking a highly organised, detail-orientated and proactive Strategic Support Officer to join our Command. This role is crucial to the smooth running of our operations and requires a professional who thrives in a fast-paced collaborative environment. You will support the Chief Superintendent in managing strategic and departmental risks, liaising with a range of stakeholders to address any emerging issues. Key to success is the line management of our secretarial team who are the executive engine to the department and ensure that Command continue to receive high-quality support.
The successful candidate will either be educated to degree level and/ or have equivalent experience in either executive support roles or an operational policing environment. You will have extensive experience of writing and delivering high quality reports and presenting these to diverse audiences. With a solid background in project management and administration, you will ensure deadlines and key deliverables are met. With the ability to lead and manage a team, you will set standards and enable staff to develop and deliver excellence.
If you are an organised, proactive individual with the skills to make a positive impact in this role, we would love to hear from you.
Skills & Experience
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience either in executive support roles or an operational policing context
- Extensive experience of writing high quality reports such as options papers, business cases, reviews, executive summaries, and presenting information clearly and precisely.
- Substantial experience of administration, efficient ways of working, organisation and running projects and multiple tasks simultaneously. Proven ability to deliver multiple projects, and reports at all levels.
- Experience of interpreting and presenting performance and ability to interpret requirements across two different forces and systems. Ability to offer tactical interventions to improve performance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with individuals at all levels.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Experience of attending meetings at all levels and presenting information.
- Experience and ability to supervise, develop and coordinate staff.
- Used to working in a fast paced, environment and have a flexible, calm, professional approach.
- Comprehensive knowledge of spreadsheets, presentation and report writing packages such as MS Office and MS Teams.
- Supervisory level experience is desirable.
- Experience of command /strategic support, and meeting fluid and changing demands of head of department is desirable.
- An occupational understanding of policing performance related matters is desirable.
- Experience of accessing multiple (police) systems and methods of recording to extract performance and operational information is desirable.
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
SC Vetting clearance
Ability to travel between two forces as required
For further information about the vacancy please contact;
PS Tom Bezants on 07912892914 or tom.bezants@sussex.police.uk
Matt Cowling 07967988527 or matthew.cowling@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.