Job Description

Division / Department - Operations Command

Grade - Grade 11

Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Contract Type - Permanent

Salary Grade Range - 39,813 - 43,920

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week


Shift Allowance - No

Politically Restricted - No

Location - 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


Keeping people and our local communities safe from crises that threaten our way of life is at the heart of what we do.


Whether flooding, pandemic, major fire or cyber-attack, your skills could help Sussex prepare, prevent and respond effectively to the next emergency.


Sussex Resilience Forum (SRF), hosted by Sussex Police, is the partnership of local agencies working together and with Central Government to reduce risk in communities and prepare for emergencies, bringing together emergency services, health, local authority, environment, transport, voluntary and utilities sectors.


The small business management team is central to the SRF's governance and co-ordination.


You will lead and co-ordinate the SRF Risk Management function on behalf of the partnership, and in support of existing working groups. Your key focus will be to drive an ambitious and essential risk programme including a new Capabilities process across the Partnership. You will be fully conversant in all aspects of emergency planning/resilience to enact and maintain the team's functions and support SRF governance arrangements. You will be confident in working with a diverse set of stakeholders at a strategic and operational level, with the ability to problem-solve and develop innovative solutions in line with the resilience landscape. This will require excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.


Skills & Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

A recognised emergency planning qualification to degree level, or relevant experience of working in an emergency planning and preparedness role in a relevant organisation Educated to A level or equivalent experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Proven experience of working in a complex multi-agency or partnership environment with specific/transferrable experience in plan development and risk assessment. Knowledge and understanding of multi- agency operations including Category 1, 2 and voluntary sector agencies including strategic drivers. Knowledge and application of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 with particular emphasis on emergency preparedness. Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate accountability in areas of risk expertise. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of supervision and management with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to anticipate and pre-empt key risks relevant to programme management and continuity to ensure positive/robust outcomes as well as reputational management. Highly motivated and able to develop a co-operative working relationship with others especially at a senior level Able to demonstrate excellent negotiation skills at different levels within an organisation and externally to partners and organisations. Ability to understand new ideas and concepts and to assess their strategic value and practical implications. Able to conduct research and analysis to produce complex management reports. Evidence of strong organisational and problem-solving skills commensurate with the complex nature of the SRF partnership and external drivers e.g. legislation, national expectations, SRF financial arrangements.
Why Work With Us?


Sussex Police is 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


Further Information


For further information or a discussion regarding the role, please contact:


Magdelena Koluzs, SRF Executive Delivery Manager,


Magdelena.Koluzs@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.



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.


Job Detail


Reference number


SYSX STAFF04334
Date posted


28/04/2025
Closing date


12/05/2025
Location


Lewes