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Job summary
Applications for this role 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 Curriculum, Qualifications and Apprenticeships Advisor
The selected candidate will manage the development of, maintain and support the implementation of national learning standards and associated programmes of professional education (including degree-level programmes, postgraduate programmes and apprenticeships), within the professional context of the National Policing Curriculum (NPC) and in accordance with the requirements of the Police Constable Entry Routes (PCER) and National Centre for Police Leadership (NCPL).
Person specification
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and advising on the formulation, design and development of evidence-based professional education programmes in policing; producing curricula, programme specifications, qualifications/assessment strategies and apprenticeships in policing.
- Consulting with internal and external stakeholders to inform the development of evidence-based education programmes (national standards, curricula, qualifications, apprenticeships and assessment strategies) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for national learning programmes for professional policing within agreed time, budget and quality parameters.
- Applying stringent quality assurance and version control processes to ensure that related standards and programmes are developed and maintained in compliance with national educational principles and processes and to the Colleges quality standards.
To be successful in this role youll need:
- A level 6 qualification in education, professional development or a related subject, or extensive equivalent experience
- Demonstrable experience of leading the design of learning programmes and assigning academic level and credit weighting, in a Higher Education (HE) context, including Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Significant experience in coordinating design and development of multiple learning, assessment and professional development products using a variety of evidence-based approaches and delivery solutions, ideally with a national or regional dimension
- Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, establishing and maintaining positive working relationships and removing unnecessary barriers to service 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:
- Significant experience in coordinating design and development of multiple learning, assessment and professional development products using a variety of evidence-based approaches and delivery solutions, ideally with a national or regional dimension
- Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, establishing and maintaining positive working relationships and removing unnecessary barriers
Benefits
£8,552 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
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Eligibility
It is anticipated interview dates will be: 21st 23rd November 2023
Vacancy reference: K&I-6547 & K&I-6548
These roles are available as permanent opportunities.
Vacancy reference: K&I-6549 & K&I-6550
These roles are available as a fixed term appointment or as a secondment opportunity, one is for 12 months and one is to July 2024. The secondment opportunity is available 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.
Whilst this fixed term contract is offered on the understanding that it will only last as long as the stated contract length, there could be a possibility that it could be extended or made permanent should circumstances allow.
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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Job contact :
- Name : Recruitment team
- Email : recruitment@college.police.uk
- Telephone : 07919013628
Recruitment team
- Email : recruitment@college.police.uk
