XA7868 - Operational Events Planner

Operational Events Planner

Operational Support

Carr Gate, Wakefield

1 x Permanent Vacancy

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hardworking Individual to join the Force Planning unit to undertake the role of an Operational Events Planner in a Full Time Position.

• Plan, resource, and co-ordinate the policing of operational and sporting events.
• Liaise and communicate on a regular basis with external event/protest organisers and police commanders (pre, during and post event) to identify specific requirements that need to be considered in the planning/running and debrief of events/protest.
• Aknowledge of the National Decision Making (NDM) model, identifying intelligence gaps, appropriate legislation, and resources to support the police in fulfilling its core responsibilities at events.
• To attend Safety Advisory Groups as a representative of West Yorkshire Police to provide suitable advice and guidance relating to Public Order Public Safety (POPS) matters.

• Has good communication skills.
• Able to produce concise reports or other documents.
• Able to appropriately prioritise and plan own work.
• Able to proactively develop effective working relationships with colleagues, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Have knowledge of planning and working large events.

• Full UK Driving license

The role is based at Jubilee House, Carr Gate with the occasional requirement to travel for business purposes. The successful applicant will need to be prepared to work flexibly and be part of a rota covering 24/7 on‑call responsibilities.

West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We therefore encourage applications from female officers, all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Applications are also welcome from those who have gained transferable skills and experience outside of Operational Support.

PS Kieran Dawson, kieran.da

The 2024 version of the Competency Values Framework applies to this process.

This post will close at 23:55 hours on Monday 20th August 2026.

Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.