HR Manager - Crime & Vulnerability (CTU,PPU and ROCU)

Introduction to the Department

The People Services department provides strategic and operational HR support, ensuring that our officers and staff are equipped, supported and empowered to deliver the best service to our communities.

Our People Services teams are committed to fostering a positive workplace culture, supporting the wellbeing and development of our people, and ensuring that workforce reflects the communities we serve.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Human Resources Manager (Counter Terrorism Unit, Public Protection Unit and Regional Organised Crime Unit) to join our People Services function.

Our Force mission is to Prevent Harm, Protect People and Build Trust, and our people are central to achieving this. As a HR Manager, you will play an important role in bringing this mission to life. You will provide professional HR leadership, influence decision-making and develop people-focused solutions that enable our officers and staff to deliver the best possible service to communities across the West Midlands.

Working within a complex, fast-paced and high-performing Force, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering our people priorities. You will lead a team of experienced HR Advisors and HR Officers, provide professional HR advice and supporting senior leaders to make informed decisions that ensure our workforce is equipped to meet the demands of modern policing.

Key Responsibilities

• SLT & Portfolio Engagement: Build credible and effective relationships with senior stakeholders, advising, guiding and coaching them on all aspects of people management.
• People Management Advice: Provide expert advice and oversight on sensitive, complex and contentious HR matters, including attendance, performance, conduct and grievances. Evaluate and mitigate risks to support fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes.
• Organisational Change: Support and influence complex organisational change, providing HR advice, constructive challenge and professional oversight to ensure change is managed effectively.
  Workforce Planning: Work collaboratively with stakeholders on workforce planning, establishment management, deployment and resourcing, ensuring that current and future operational requirements are considered.
• People Plans: Lead the development and delivery of portfolio people plans, identifying priorities relating to recruitment and retention, talent, wellbeing, employee engagement and DEI.
• Team Management: Lead, coach and develop a team of HR Advisors and HR Officers, promoting high standards of HR service delivery, accountability, continuous improvement and a positive team culture.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use workforce information, trends and performance data to identify emerging risks and opportunities and recommend evidence-based solutions.
  

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.

Informal discussions regarding the role are welcomed, please contact Nicole Earp, HR Strategic Lead on 07391 733 881.

Salary and Shifts

Salary: - £52,194.00 - £57,186.00

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: 17/11/2026, 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: 26/11/2026 and 27/11/2026.
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 Security 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.