Professional Development Adviser x2

This post can be based at our sites in either London (SE11 5EF), Ryton-on-Dunsmore (CV8 3EN), Durham (DL15 8DS), or Harrogate (HG3 1UF). This role is also available as a designated homeworking role.

Applications for this role are restricted to existing employees of the College of Policing, the Civil Service and staff of a UK police force or UK policing organisation.

About us:

We’re 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.

We look forward to reading your application for the role of Professional Development Advisor

The selected candidate will be providing advice for the development and maintenance of professional development frameworks, models and workforce transformation initiatives in policing.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and initiating the design and creation of professional development frameworks and products to support the workforce transformation and professionalisation agenda.
• Consulting with internal and external stakeholders, building networks to inform the development of professional development frameworks, products and tools within agreed time, budget and quality parameters.
• Coordinating the development, maintenance and review process of evidence-based products to support professional recognition, assessment and enhancement of professional competence, career pathways, development and progression and promotion frameworks to enable the College and/or external providers to design, develop and/or deliver appropriate professional development products and resources which are credible and suitable for implementation.

 To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• A Degree or level 6 qualification in education, professional development or a related subject or extensive equivalent professional experience
• Demonstrable experience of managing the design and development of learning programmes, frameworks/models for promotion, performance management, competency assessments and role profile design in a professional context.
• Demonstrable experience of employing learning theory and methodology to meet specifications for enhancing knowledge and understanding and changing performance and behaviours
• 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.

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Ability to analyse complex information from multiple sources effectively to identify and agree clear and appropriate learning standards and learning programme specifications

Alongside your salary of £31,673, College of Policing contributes
£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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Job contact :

• Name : College HR Recruitment Team
• Email : recruitment@college.police.uk
• Telephone : 07717652992

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@college.police.uk