Workforce Planning Manager - Police Staff

Introduction to the Department

The Workforce Planning team plays a key role in ensuring West Midlands Police has the right people, with the right skills, in the right roles and in the right places to meet the needs for our communities. Working across the Force, the team provides specialist workforce planning, resourcing and HR data expertise to support effective decision-making and the long-term development of our workforce.

About the Role

As Workforce Planning Manager, you will lead Force's workforce planning function and act as the subject matter expert shaping the strategy and agenda for workforce planning across the organisation. You will use workforce data, insight and forecasting to identify future workforce needs, support resource optimisation and provide strategic advice to senior leaders. 

You will lead a team and work collaboratively with stakeholders across the Force to develop innovative approaches to workforce challenges, ensuring workforce planning directly supports organisational priorities and the delivery of effective policing.

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the Force workforce planning strategy, ensuring workforce plans align with organisational priorities and future policing demands. 
• Provide expert workforce planning advice and insight to senior leaders, using workforce data, analysis and forecasting to inform strategic decisions.
• Lead and develop the Workforce Planning team, ensuring effective delivery of workforce planning processes and high-quality professional advice. 
• Develop and evaluate workforce initiatives, using data, metrics and evidence to identify opportunities for improvement and optimise resources.
• Build effective partnerships across the Force, engaging senior stakeholders to develop a proactive, strategic approach to workforce planning and resourcing. 

Full Role Details

Click here to view the full details of the role, including the Essential Criteria, Desirable Criteria and any educational requirements for the role. 

Salary and Shifts

Salary: £57,186.00 - £60,912.00 

Shifts: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00, Hybrid.

Selection Process 

1. Online Application and Sift - You will complete an online application form, which will be reviewed against the skills, experience and behaviours required for the role. Closing Date: 21/10/2026, 23:59.
2. Interviews - Candidates who successfully pass the application stage will be invited to attend an interview and/or assessment. This will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the role. Interview Date: WC 
3. Pre-Employment Checks - If you are selected as the preferred candidate, you will be required to successfully complete relevant pre-employment checks before receiving a formal offer. For internal candidates, some checks may not be required. Checks may include: 
   • Vetting Checks - You must successfully complete the required level of Management Vetting and Counter Terrorism clearance before starting the role. This may include providing information relating to your background and financial history a spart of the vetting process. Click here for more information. 
   • Medical Checks - Appointment to this role is subject to successfully completing medical checks. This may include a drugs, test and where required a fitness assessment and hearing test. 
   • Reference Checks - You will need to provide details covering at least five years of employment, education or other relevant activity history. 

We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and reasonable adjustments are available for those who need them.