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Job summary
Applications for these roles are restricted to existing employees of the College of Policing, the Civil Service and 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 Firearms Licensing SME.
The selected candidate will support the Policing Standards Manager Firearms Licensing in the design and development of national common standards, training development and delivery and a range of firearms licensing initiatives, including support to firearms licensing unit assurance and accreditation.
Person specification
Some of your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the design, co-ordination and delivery of national firearms licensing training courses and lesson plans that reflect national standards, good practice and lessons learned.
Providing firearms licensing SME advice, support, assistance, influence and challenge
Building and maintaining partnership working with various national policing and committees to ensure the College of Policing standards in this area are met
Supporting the assurance and accreditation of firearms licensing units, including the review of self-assessment evidence and assisting with on-site inspections to ensure that standards are being met.
To be successful in this role youll need:
Experience of firearms licensing
To be a Qualified Trainer to meet the Police Sector Standard for the Training of Trainers and a relevant Level 4 qualification such as Certificate in Education and Training, Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS Level 4) or NVQ Level 4 Diploma in Learning and Development or equivalent (or be willing to achieve within 12 months of appointment)
Demonstrable experience of working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, building and maintaining positive working relationships, removing unnecessary barriers to services delivery.
Please see the attached job description which contains full details of the role.
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:
- Experience of firearms licensing and Knowledge of Firearms Licensing APP and Home Office statutory guidance on firearms licensing
- Demonstrable experience of working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, building and maintaining positive working relationships, removing unnecessary barriers to services delivery.
Benefits
£8,551 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
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
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Selection process details
Eligibility:
Vacancy reference: OPS6514, 6155
These roles are designated homeworking roles and will entail regular travel throughout the UK, including overnight stays, to visit and review forces.
These roles are available for 2 years as a secondment opportunity to:
colleagues employed directly by the College or the Civil Service. 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 Inspector, or those officers suitably qualified for temporary promotion in the rank of Sergeant. 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 Inspector 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.
What it’s like working at the College of Policing
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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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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Job contact :
- Name : College of Policing Recruitment team
- Email : recruitment@college.police.uk
- Telephone : 07917554649
Recruitment team
- Email : recruitment@college.police.uk
