NPAS PXP337A - Base Manager NPAS Bournemouth (Police Sergeant) National - All 42 Forces, excluding MPS Location NPAS Bournemouth Role Profile Attachment Job Advert THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO SUBSTANTIVE POLICE SERGEANTS FROM THE 42 FORCES AND IS SUBJECT TO WEST YORKSHIRE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROTOCOLS. Base Manager National Police Air Service NPAS Bournemouth One full-time position - secondment (initial period of 5 years) CLOSING DATE: 31 May 2026 Applications are invited from substantive Sergeants who have been confirmed in rank following completion of a minimum of 12 months. We are looking to recruit a Police Sergeant base manager at our NPAS Bournemouth base. As a Base Manager on secondment to the National Police Air Service (NPAS). This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader to manage and develop a team of specialists consisting of 6 Tactical Flight Officers (TFO) and 3 Pilots as they (and you) use their bespoke skills and equipment to provide effective police air operations across England & Wales. The length of the secondment is expected to be for 5 years and will be reviewed at that point. Officers will be required to comply with their home force policy. As a Base Manager you will: • Manage, support, develop and inspire your team to achieve the best operational performance whilst promoting NPAS' core values. • As one of only 15 Sergeants & Police Staff Supervisors in England & Wales, you will have the unique opportunity to actively shape the future of air support both locally and on the national stage as an ambassador for your Force and NPAS. • Liaise directly with police service representatives at various levels balancing understanding of local and national priorities whilst supporting local differing needs and expectation. • Operate in the aircraft as a qualified Tactical Flight Officer. Full training and support for this will be provided after successful selection. • The role may require you to travel to other parts of the region or country for meetings whilst also on occasion deputising for your line manager / representing NPAS on a regional or national basis. The Base Manager will: • Be a substantive Sergeant and have an enthusiastic attitude towards supporting and developing staff, alongside the ability to manage performance effectively. • Have an awareness and understanding of the principles of police air operations service provision, alongside an initial appreciation and ongoing understanding of the inter-operability between Police operations and the Civil Aviation Authority requirements / NPAS Operations Manual. • Have the ability to use their demonstrable excellent communication, cooperation, leadership and situational awareness skills from both a management perspective and within the aircraft environment with a view to the continual development of self and others. • Maintain your operational currency through First Aid and Officer Safety Training. In return for fulfilling the role of Base Manager we can offer: • A fixed shift pattern working mostly weekday office hours, with occasional weekend cover but with an element of self-controlled flexibility. • After training, perform the duties of a Tactical Flight Officer in NPAS Aircraft when required. • A rewarding opportunity to enhance your career, develop personally and professionally, and also gain experience rarely found at this rank level. • Training opportunities to obtain additional qualifications and courses, both aviation and non-aviation related, for lateral career development. • Opportunity to work in a state of the art aircraft, dealing with front line policing from a completely unique perspective. • Experience working in a borderless national policing operation alongside colleagues from all forces across England and Wales as well as British Transport Police. • Offer exposure to other police forces in your region and the country when dealing with spontaneous and pre-planned events, seeing how they operate for you to fully develop in rank, an opportunity we feel is unique to our specialism. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead and support a cross functional team, liaise with numerous other parts of the police family. You will have a large degree of autonomy to make effective decisions to promote performance whilst nurturing and support your staff. Finally, this is an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience working in an aviation environment and to learn, adopt and foster the safety and reflective teachings that such an environment promotes. The lessons and additional skills learnt from this are transferable and can be applied into shaping the future modern police service. Selection process: PLEASE BE AWARE THAT POLICE STAFF APPLICANTS MAY BE PRIORITISED IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. The selection process for this role does not require any previous aviation knowledge or flight experience. There are several assessments to pass to reach the required standard, which is the same for all TFO and Base Manager candidates. This is to ensure our safety critical role is maintained and that suitable candidates are able to develop their skills through effective training balanced with operational policing exposure. The stages of recruitment are as follows: 1. Application form received by NPAS. 2. Aircrew aptitude testing - RAF Cranwell dates TBC 3. Interview & Group Exercises, Carr Gate Wakefield, dates TBC 4. TFO Training course date to be confirmed. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Medical Information for NPAS Operational Staff: It is important to note that due to the forces and physiological stresses that the aviation environment exerts on the human body, some medical conditions and/or medications, may not be compatible with the role of aircrew. The following non-exhaustive list contains examples of chronic and ongoing medical conditions, as well as long-term medications that may require further Occupational Health interaction prior to commencing flying, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students and crew members. Example Medical Conditions: - Epilepsy / Photosensitive Epilepsy - Vertigo or Dizziness - Inner ear or Tympanic Membrane issues - Musculoskeletal Conditions that could be exacerbated by sitting confined in a seat and harness for a protracted period - Pregnancy - Protracted recovery following surgery/operation - Any other medical condition that may be triggered or exacerbated by flying Example Medications: - Long-term Antibiotics - Sleeping Tablets (over-counter or prescription) - Anti-depressants / Sedatives / Tranquilisers - Centrally Acting Medications - Stimulant Medication - Anti-histamines - Anti-hypertension medication - Analgesic medication - Combination medications - Blood thinners / Anticoagulants - Any other medication that may be contraindicated for flying Further information regarding the role can be provided by contacting the Regional Operations Manager, Russ Woolford - russell.woolford@npas.police.uk The 2024 version of the Competency Values Framework applies to this process. Please disregard the link to the 2016 version which is contained in the role profile. NPAS has an expectation that Officers will not arrive into post with previously accrued Rest Days or TOIL. The post is suitable for job share. West Yorkshire Police is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and the National Police Air Service (NPAS) is proud to serve all communities across England and Wales. We are committed to building a service that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Backgrounds, females, and those with disabilities who are currently under-represented within West Yorkshire Police and NPAS. Disability is not necessarily a bar to application or success in this role and all applications are assessed individually. By addressing and improving our representation we can better reflect all the communities we strive to serve. Please contact our Resourcing team if you have any questions relating to this, or you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process or beyond into role. All applications will be fairly and rigorously assessed by West Yorkshire Police / NPAS. Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard. For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required, please refer to the (this link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed. Shift Allowance No Shift Allowance