ERSOU - CTP - Police Staff - Scale 6 - Operational Planner - Surveillance

ERSOU are seeking applications for the role of Operations Planner within the ERSOU Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) Surveillance Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in supporting surveillance operations aimed at protecting the public and disrupting terrorist activity across the Eastern Region.

Working alongside dedicated surveillance officers, operational teams, intelligence professionals and external partners, the Operations Planner provides the planning, preparation and coordination that underpin successful surveillance deployments. The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Researching and developing comprehensive operational briefing packages
• Assessing the feasibility of surveillance deployments
• Collating intelligence from a variety of sources
• Supporting operational activity in accordance with NPCC Surveillance Manual guidance
• Presenting operational briefings
• Maintaining evidential logs
• Assisting with surveillance deployments when required
• Producing intelligence and evidential products from surveillance material

We are looking for individuals who have excellent organisational and communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to analyse information from multiple sources. Applicants should be comfortable working within a highly sensitive environment, managing competing priorities and maintaining the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality. Experience of surveillance planning, operational order production, intelligence research or operational briefing delivery would be advantageous.

The role requires a proactive and flexible approach. Successful candidates may be required to work outside normal office hours to support operational activity and should be willing to travel throughout the region and beyond where operational requirements dictate.

As a member of ERSOU CTP, you will demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism and commitment to the principles of Counter Terrorism Policing. You will be expected to embody the behaviours of being emotionally aware, collaborative, innovative, accountable and capable of critical analysis whilst working in line with the Code of Ethics.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Good computer and keyboard skills
• Ability to work effectively within a highly confidential and security-conscious environment

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in surveillance planning and research
• Experience producing operational orders and delivering operational briefings
• Knowledge of surveillance tactics and operational processes
• Experience researching information across police systems and databases

ERSOU is committed to building a leadership team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently underrepresented at senior levels, including women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, disabled people, and those from LGBTQ+ communities.

Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Management Vetting (5 years residency criteria) and Security Clearance (5 years residency criteria) or Development Vetting, if applicable, before taking up the post. Please be aware the Police Corporate Vetting Unit will undertake security vetting on successful candidates, their family and others that live at their home address, which will include financial checks.

This post is designated a ‘reserved post’ under the Civil Service Nationality Rules and is open only to UK Nationals. Anyone holding dual nationality can make an application but may be required to relinquish non-British nationality if successful as a condition of your confirmation of appointment with CTP.

If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.