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Policing Consultant – Neighbourhood Policing Review £500–£650 per day (Inside IR35) | 3-Month Contract | Hybrid Working | Staff Vetting / Core Vetting desirable We're seeking an experienced policing consultant to undertake an independent review of a neighbourhood policing model for a UK police force. This assignment will assess workforce deployment, officer and PCSO mix, operational demand and resource allocation across local policing teams, providing evidence-based recommendations to improve effectiveness, resilience and visibility within neighbourhood policing. The review will also consider how neighbourhood policing interacts with response functions to support a whole-system approach to service delivery.
Job Responsibility
Reviewing the current neighbourhood policing operating model
Assessing workforce allocation across local policing teams and identifying opportunities for greater consistency and effectiveness
Evaluating officer and PCSO workforce mix, deployment and role clarity
Analysing demand, performance and resource utilisation data
Reviewing the interaction between neighbourhood policing and response functions
Benchmarking current arrangements against comparable forces and recognised good practice
Developing practical, evidence-based recommendations to improve efficiency, resilience and service delivery
Presenting findings and recommendations to senior leaders and Chief Officers
Requirements
Proven experience delivering operating model, workforce or service reviews within policing
Strong understanding of neighbourhood policing and response policing
Expertise in workforce planning, demand modelling and organisational design
Experience analysing operational performance and resource data
Knowledge of national policing frameworks and performance measures
Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation and report-writing skills
Ability to translate analysis into clear, practical and deliverable recommendations
Nice to have
Existing Staff Vetting, Core Vetting or equivalent police clearance
Previous consultancy experience within UK policing
Experience supporting neighbourhood policing reviews, workforce redesign or force improvement programmes