National Strategic Workforce Planning in Policing

Policing is entering a new phase of workforce reform, with increased focus on evidence-based workforce planning, national consistency and long-term workforce sustainability. The Government's 2026 Police Reform White Paper has reinforced this direction through its commitment to a new national workforce strategy and workforce planning standards. 

Join this SEBP and Skills for Justice webinar to explore the key findings from the National Police Chiefs' Council Workforce Planning Pilot and what they mean for forces. The session will share practical insights on adopting a nationally aligned approach to workforce planning, including leadership, understanding demand, workforce data and intelligence, and how forces can move from reactive recruitment towards more strategic workforce decision-making.

Whether your force is developing its workforce planning capability or looking to embed a more strategic approach, this session will provide valuable insights into what a national workforce strategy could mean in practice and how forces can prepare for the…