Tactical Planner

Tactical Planner

Leek Wootton / Warwick

Full Time

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on 21st July 2026

Those currently eligible on the redeployment register will be given prior consideration.

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

The main purpose of the role is to plan and manage 'Force Level Events' and other high-risk policing operations.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and knowledge when planning or exercising for large-scale events.
• Compile and maintain contingency plans and operational orders including policing responses to events / anticipated incidents (including major incidents) across Warwickshire.
• Research, review, develop and liaison with interested partners when compiling contingency plans and operational orders (e.g. Force Duty Inspectors and multi agency partners).
• Provide logistical support to significant operations across Warwickshire policing area.
• Provide expertise and operational support to Warwickshire Police in the event of a Major Incident.
• Provide specialist advice (including risk management and security advice) to Local Authority Safety and Advisory Groups (SAG) and multi agency partnerships relating to events and operational planning.
• Develop specialist knowledge and provide advice in respect of Public Order/ CBRN / Disaster Victim Identification/ National Police Mobilisation / Debriefing/ Logistics (Equipment) Management.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post, as required.
• All members to comply with all Health and Safety regulations in accordance with the Warwickshire Police Health and Safety Policy.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and the European Convention on Human Rights Act relating to planning.
• Understand Emergency Preparedness, Recovery and Response.
• Working knowledge of HSE Health and Safety guidance and Risk Management.

Experience

Substantial experience of planning large scale events.

Key Skills

Competent in the use of IT including Word and Excel.

Special Conditions

Standby duty and occasional out of hours working; travel throughout Warwickshire.

Benefits

• Compressed Hours.
• Variable Shifts.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Warwickshire Police are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the Constabulary, where communities are under represented, including those from minority ethnicity communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBTQ+ communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve. All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Recruitment and Selection Policy

Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.

Police Barred and Advisory lists

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Vetting and safeguarding

Warwickshire Police are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

You will be required as part of Warwickshire Police recruitment process to successfully complete vetting and credit checks.