People Development Delivery Manager
 

The Role:

People Development underpins everything we do at Northumbria Police. It is responsible for creating a learning and development experience that reflects our vision and values, enabling us to deliver an outstanding policing service to the North East.

Our people show up with passion and determination every day, so it’s essential we support them with a learning and development service we can be proud of. One that reflects our vision, develops their skills, drives their ambition, and one which enables our people to strive above and beyond in their service to our communities. We ensure that the workforce have the capabilities they need to deliver in their role, as well as the tools and support to enable personal development and growth.

Within People Development Delivery, our primary responsibility is in understanding what skills and capabilities are required across the Force to deal with changing demands and community priorities.

Our team is responsible for managing the business delivery function of People Development, looking after our ambitious development, and training plans and supporting how we budget. In addition, we monitor and ensure the Force has the required number of individuals trained with key skills and competencies by keeping effective training profile records.

We are a busy team with lots going on, but one thing remains the same, our commitment to helping our workforce deliver the best policing service, always underpinned by our force values and behaviours.

In the People development delivery manager role you will have strategic oversight of resource allocation, processes and procedures, risks and budgets. You will lead the development of operational and business skills profiles and oversee the People Development service and internal/external training delivery plans, promoting continuous improvement, and driving change to ensure optimum service delivery and a highly skilled and competent workforce.

For more information find the role definition here.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following:
 ·         Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in business development/management or L&D
·         Strategic thinking with ability to deliver organisational priorities and business goals ·         Significant experience of in planning, managing and scheduling resources, estates and assets to deliver effective and efficient services
·         Ability to manage a large budget and resources within stated organisational and procurement controls
·         Excellent numerical and analytical skills with ability to draw on quantitative and qualitative data from a range of sources to inform plans, KPIs and direct improvement activity
·         Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships, demonstrating high level of professional credibility at all levels
·         Strong customer focus with attention to detail and quality assurance ·         Experience in leading and motivating effective teams
·         Be a solutions finder with the ability to understand and assimilate complex information, manage risks and generate options and recommendations

A large number of the People Development & People Services teams are currently working from home and in future will have a blended approach to working which will incorporate home working with some office-based engagements.

Northumbria Police are currently undertaking a role and reward project in respect of all police staff posts.

Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of  age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Appointment are based on merits alone.

In return for your dedication and experience, we offer 23 days’ leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing to 28 days for 5 years+ service. We support our people inside and out of work – offering a very competitive pension scheme and discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card. To take care of your physical and mental well-being, we’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations. 

Vetting
Recruitment Vetting (RV)Applicants must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed.  A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information and references. All staff including those appointed on fixed term contracts must successfully complete their probationary period before they are eligible to apply for a Northumbria Police vacancy.

Vacancy Contact: 
To discuss the position in more detail please contact Claire Overend by email at Claire.Overend.4386@northumbria.pnn.police.uk

If you have any queries with regard to the application process please contact the Talent Acquisition Team by email at careers@northumbria.pnn.police.uk
Vacancy Type
Police Staff
Rank/Grade
Grade K
Hours
Full Time
Salary Range
x£46,869 to £51,306
Vacancy Description
 
The Role:

People Development underpins everything we do at Northumbria Police. It is responsible for creating a learning and development experience that reflects our vision and values, enabling us to deliver an outstanding policing service to the North East.

Our people show up with passion and determination every day, so it’s essential we support them with a learning and development service we can be proud of. One that reflects our vision, develops their skills, drives their ambition, and one which enables our people to strive above and beyond in their service to our communities. We ensure that the workforce have the capabilities they need to deliver in their role, as well as the tools and support to enable personal development and growth.

Within People Development Delivery, our primary responsibility is in understanding what skills and capabilities are required across the Force to deal with changing demands and community priorities.

Our team is responsible for managing the business delivery function of People Development, looking after our ambitious development, and training plans and supporting how we budget. In addition, we monitor and ensure the Force has the required number of individuals trained with key skills and competencies by keeping effective training profile records.

We are a busy team with lots going on, but one thing remains the same, our commitment to helping our workforce deliver the best policing service, always underpinned by our force values and behaviours.

In the People development delivery manager role you will have strategic oversight of resource allocation, processes and procedures, risks and budgets. You will lead the development of operational and business skills profiles and oversee the People Development service and internal/external training delivery plans, promoting continuous improvement, and driving change to ensure optimum service delivery and a highly skilled and competent workforce.

For more information find the role definition here.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following:
 ·         Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in business development/management or L&D
·         Strategic thinking with ability to deliver organisational priorities and business goals ·         Significant experience of in planning, managing and scheduling resources, estates and assets to deliver effective and efficient services
·         Ability to manage a large budget and resources within stated organisational and procurement controls
·         Excellent numerical and analytical skills with ability to draw on quantitative and qualitative data from a range of sources to inform plans, KPIs and direct improvement activity
·         Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships, demonstrating high level of professional credibility at all levels
·         Strong customer focus with attention to detail and quality assurance ·         Experience in leading and motivating effective teams
·         Be a solutions finder with the ability to understand and assimilate complex information, manage risks and generate options and recommendations

A large number of the People Development & People Services teams are currently working from home and in future will have a blended approach to working which will incorporate home working with some office-based engagements.

Northumbria Police are currently undertaking a role and reward project in respect of all police staff posts.

Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of  age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Appointment are based on merits alone.

In return for your dedication and experience, we offer 23 days’ leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing to 28 days for 5 years+ service. We support our people inside and out of work – offering a very competitive pension scheme and discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card. To take care of your physical and mental well-being, we’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations. 

Vetting
Recruitment Vetting (RV)Applicants must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed.  A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information and references. All staff including those appointed on fixed term contracts must successfully complete their probationary period before they are eligible to apply for a Northumbria Police vacancy.

Vacancy Contact: 
To discuss the position in more detail please contact Claire Overend by email at Claire.Overend.4386@northumbria.pnn.police.uk

If you have any queries with regard to the application process please contact the Talent Acquisition Team by email at careers@northumbria.pnn.police.uk