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Surrey Police & Sussex Police Collaboration
Location:
Lewes, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
6
Posted:
13.08.2025
Expiry Date:
27.09.2025
Job Description:
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 - Secondment
Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £38,064 - £45,058 / Sussex Police £39,813 - £43,920
Working Hours - 23.0 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.
The Role & Key Responsibilities
This role is a maternity cover position and will be a secondment for internal candidates and a fixed-term contract for external candidates for approximately 1 year.
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.
In this role you will manage the development and implementation of efficient and effective Business Continuity Management within Surrey and Sussex Police. You will have key responsibilities for coordinating Business Continuity plans for both forces and will work closely with divisional and departmental representatives. You will develop and maintain the forces' Business Continuity Policy to allow Surrey and Sussex Police to work effectively during an incident and fulfill the organisation's legal, regulatory, and corporate governance responsibilities.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing an effective Business Continuity programme across both forces, including maintenance of plans and exercising in accordance with statutory requirements.
* Coordinating the completion and review of divisional and departmental BC plans to promote an effective response to any BC incident.
* Working closely with divisional and departmental representatives across Surrey and Sussex Police to support BC activities, providing support and advice as necessary.
* Attending Regional Police Force Business Continuity meetings to represent Surrey and Sussex Police.
* Supporting the completion of BC exercises across divisions and departments.
* Maintaining effective records on the status of BC planning activities across Surrey and Sussex Police, including any live activations and exercises. Writing reports for Chief Officer boards on this information.
Skills & Experience
Qualifications
* An understanding of Business Continuity and experience of working in this field
* Educated to degree level or equivalent in a related subject
* IT literate in Microsoft programs, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* Must be able to travel across Surrey and Sussex, ideally by car.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
* Knowledge of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004
* Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate confidently with all levels of supervision and command within the Police and with partner agencies.
* Ability to effectively deliver specialist advice to a range of stakeholders.
* Ability to produce concise, comprehensive reports.
* Ability to work unsupervised in a multi-agency environment.
* Proven problem-solving skills and analytical skills.
* Ability to review and update a plan.
* Ability to work in and contribute to a small team effectively.
* Ability to work well under pressure.
Additional Requirements
* The post-holder must be able to pass and maintain enhanced Security Clearance (SC) vetting.
* Necessity to travel across a wide geographical area throughout Surrey and Sussex 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
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