Job Details
Job Title: JOU (Joint Operations Unit) Operations Planner : HC621983
Location: Thames Valley Police, Headquarters South, Kidlington.
Salary: SO1 : GBP 37,020 : GBP 39,276 per annum : Pro rata : GBP 33,017 : GBP 35,029
Hours:33 hours per week : Hybrid Working
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 8th April 2026 at 23.59 hours
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Are you looking for a new and exciting role supporting
the JOU in TVP and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabularyto deliver events, plans and operations?
If so this could be the role for you
We are looking for someone to join our busy Operational Planning team at TVP HQ Kidlington,to provide logistical support and co:ordination for major/critical incidents and events, (pre:planned and spontaneous) supporting Force, District and cross border deployments and plan the force response to requests for mutual aid and specialist support.
The role involves reviewing event and action plans, attending planning meetings and establishing the policing plans for the events, as well as supporting the command team to respond to critical and major incidents.
About the role
Key accountabilities include but are not limited to:
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:To provide guidance, assistance and encouragement to police officers, police staff and event organisers who are undertaking the planning role for police operations or public events.
:Provide support including planning, deployment, co:ordination, contingency management, finance, welfare and logistics and, when required, attendance in relation to critical and major incidents, operational support and contingency planning procedures.
:Undertake the creation and review of designated Force Policy and Procedure and force guidance in line with Authorised Professional Practice (APP).
:Support the JOU Contingency Planning Officers in the review, deployment, training and exercising relating to contingency planning: providing assistance across the JOU when required.
:Review Force action plans making necessary amendments and liaising with partner agencies to seek the appropriate information.
:Undertake the planning and delivery of force operations, spontaneous events and Mutual Aid in accordance with national guidance
If you have a knowledge of the police organisation and structure, Public Order and Public Safety processes and contingency planning this would be an advantage but full training will be given.
For further information please see therole profile
Essential Qualifications
Educated toQCF Level 3OR work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level.
Essential Experience
Able to demonstrate current competence in subject matter area.
Experience in event and operational planning
Competencies
Please follow the online application link. You will be required to enter personal details, complete our pre:screening questions, and provide examples of when you have displayed the below competencies. Your answers to these competencies will be used to shortlist applications and reading the below links will assist you in completing your application.
Candidate guidance to completing application form
We are emotionally aware: Level 2
We take ownership: Level 1
We collaborate: Level 2
We support and inspire: Level 1
We analyse critically: Level 1
You should also be aware of the values ofCourage, Respect and Empathy, and Public Service.
If you are successful at shortlisting, you will be invited to attend an interview where any of the competencies listed on the role profile will also be assessed.
Contact details for an informal discussion
If you have an any queries, please contactthe Recruitment Team note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your cont