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Job summary
Applications for this role are restricted to existing College of Policing and existing officers or staff of a UK police force or UK policing organisation.
About us:
Were the professional body for the police service in England and Wales. We work with everyone in policing to set standards, to share knowledge and good practice and to support the development of police officers and staff. Our mission is to drive a consistent approach across policing where the public and the service expect it, to boost professionalism and to improve leadership at every level.
Although we’re a small organisation, our work has a big reach. We are uniquely placed to work both with national policing organisations and local forces to support frontline officers, staff and volunteers in their day-to-day roles.
We offer a supportive and inclusive environment for people to thrive. Our extensive flexible-working policy, employee wellbeing support, family friendly policies, employers network for equality and inclusion (ENEI) membership and status as a disability confident employer means everyone can bring their whole self to work.
Job description
We look forward to reading your application for the role of DEI Implementation Manager.
The selected candidate will lead the strategic development and communications of programme implementation and transition strategies to support and stimulate collaborative activity and understanding between forces and, where appropriate, third-party organisations.
Person specification
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Drive and lead the engagement of key national stakeholders (National networks, forums, NPCC) to identify and develop the appropriate products to meet the Colleges DEI outcomes.
- Working collaboratively with internal College colleagues to build matrix relationships to lead on the development to implement initiatives that challenge the status quo in the policing profession and promote DEI to be at the heart of the policing profession.
- Drive and lead the force implementation of College guidance documents and tools; assist implementation support via a team of Senior Implementation Advisors working in close collaboration with members of the Implementation and Engagement professional community. Ensure wider engagements and implementation are embedded through force plans.
- Provide leadership for a culture that fosters links and robust partnerships between policing organisations and key stakeholders to expand existing activity, engagement and collaboration to further professionalism across policing.
- Lead liaison with the Colleges Marketing and Communications Unit for the effective communication/engagement and review/interpret the outcomes of implementation of activity, supporting and appraising strategic leads by providing solutions and specialist advice on how any changes/modifications/risks identified could be appropriately adapted/enhanced/or mitigated against to contribute to achievement of the strategic aims of specified DEI initiatives.
- Lead, inspire and performance manage the DEI Implementation Team. Ensure that agreed scopes of work are completed within agreed time and quality parameters.
To be successful in this role youll need:
- A Level 7 qualification in the subject matter/extensive experience
- Study or practical experience of working in specialist field (DEI) at senior leadership level, or equivalent
- Current policing knowledge and experience of policing/law enforcement environments
- Leading cross-functional delivery teams in a complex stakeholder environment
Please see the attached job description which contains full details of the role.
Well assess you against the job description during the selection process.
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Technical skills
We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and working collaboratively to achieve objectives
- Effectively challenging and influencing others, including more senior colleagues and stakeholders, to ensure the right outcome is achieved.
Benefits
The College is a great place to work. We’re passionate about our people and offer a wide range of benefits, including (but not limited to):
- Defined benefit pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
- Up to 30 days holiday (this is in addition to 8 public holidays and 2.5 privilege days)
- Continued professional development and structured career paths
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Flexi-time (for certain grades)
- A range of flexible working arrangements
- Benenden Healthcare
- National Dental Plan
- Discounts for on-line shopping
- Free employee support line
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Rewards and recognition scheme
We also have a number of thriving staff networks that provide the opportunity for advice, support and to drive change. A place to get your voice heard, share experiences and challenge our working practices to ensure equality of opportunity for all.
For more information about our benefits and staff networks, visit What we offer as an employer , College of Policing
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This role was previously advertised, however this is a revised advert with updated rank.
Eligibility:
Vacancy reference: WFD6395
Interviews will be held on 10th August 2023 at the College of Policing, Harperley Hall, DL15 8DS
This role is a designated homeworking role. Will require regular travel to all College of Policing sites, UK police forces and external organisations. Occasional out of hours working and travel to international organisations.
This role is available for 2 years as a secondment opportunity to:
- colleagues employed directly by the College. Please note you will be required to obtain the written support of your line manager prior to submitting your application.
- serving police officers substantive in the rank of Superintendent, or those officers suitably qualified for temporary promotion in the rank of Chief Inspector. All applicants must have the support of their Chief Officer which must be of NPCC rank, i.e., CC, ACC or DCC and this must accompany an application.
- serving police staff at the equivalent rank of Superintendent who have their chief officer’s approval. Chief Officers approval must be of NPCC rank, i.e., CC, ACC or DCC. Approval for a secondment must accompany an application.
Central service conditions may apply for police officers and staff.
Please ensure you return the attached secondment approval form either as an attachment when submitting your application or via email to recruitment@college.police.uk.
For further information on applying for a secondment please visit the Secondments into the College page.
How to apply and contact information:
For further information visit our Work for us page.
We believe that a diverse workforce brings many benefits to the organisation including diversity of thought and improvements to the way we work internally and with partners and communities. We strive to be fully inclusive but we know there is more to do. We genuinely encourage people from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups to apply for this role.
We want to continually improve our recruitment processes and to remove any barriers to equal opportunities that could disadvantage those from particular backgrounds. In order for us to have the information to do this, we ask you to please complete the diversity section of the online application process. We use a blind shortlisting process and we hope that by using this method we will be able to promote greater diversity in our workforce and remove any subconscious decisions based on biases.
The College is committed to support the Greening Government Commitment and reducing our Environmental impact. We have a dynamic Environmental Management Plan in place which encompasses various objectives, including our pledge to reduce business travel. To support our green agenda we have, in phase one, installed Electric Vehicle Charging Points at our sites in Ryton (12 points) and Harperley Hall (4 points) alongside two at our Harrogate office. We encourage employees to become an Environment Champion to help with promoting and delivering our Environmental Management Plan. Our One Step Greener approach encourages all College staff to make small changes to create a better future for everyone.
Please note that in order to work for the College of Policing you must have the Right to Work in the UK with indefinite leave to remain. In addition, you will also be required to provide an address history in the UK for the preceding 5 years.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Job contact :
- Name : College HR Recruitment Team
- Email : recruitment@college.police.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : recruitment@college.police.uk
