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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.
This role will be part of the Operation Soteria team working to transform the policing response to victims of rape and other serious sexual offences (RASSO). It has already started to show green shoots of improvement in the response to RASSO in participating forces.
Over the last two years, the programme has brought together police forces and academics to develop the National Operating Model for the Investigation of Rape and Serious Sexual Offences , a new approach for responding to these offences, launched in July 2023, which all 43 Home Office forces have committed to adopting.
This role is to join a new joint Home Office, NPCC and College of Policing Unit, which will begin supporting implementation of the National Operating Model, taking a systemic approach, working with forces, the wider policing environment and key stakeholders from the criminal justice system to improve the policing response to RASSO.
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 Knowledge and Development Lead in relation to Operation Soteria.
An exciting opportunity is available to support the Colleges work on Operation Soteria Bluestone, the National Operating Model, working with forces on this ground-breaking programme. You will lead the development, design, planning and delivery of a blended learning programme to practitioners working in rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO) teams from all forces, using a range of delivery methods and media to support the effective adoption of the RASSO National Operating Model.
Person specification
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Lead the development, design and management of a blended Learning and Development programme for Operation Soteria to ensure that learning and products are delivered to all 43 Home Office forces and other key stakeholders in an impactful way that recognises that learners have differing learning styles and are working in a high demand 24/7 operating culture. Manage and coordinate the delivery of the new Learning Programme for RASSO Officers from the College of Policing and academic suppliers to enable effective on the job learning and the effective adoption of the RASSO National Operating Model.
- Lead the delivery of regular RASSO National Learning Network events, including conferences, seminars and virtual classrooms, working with colleagues from across the Soteria Joint Unit and others to deliver impactful sessions as part of a programme of blended learning to RASSO leads and practitioners from all Home Office forces.
- Lead the engagement with the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) Executive Committee and wider force network to enable the wider sharing of learning from Soteria and the adoption of the NOM and to link in with existing relevant national L&D activity and ensure that Soteria is deploying the most up to date approaches in L&D.
To be successful in this role youll need:
- Strong ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and work collaboratively to achieve objectives.
- Experience of delivering blended learning & development programmes within policing, with an excellent understanding of how to overcome current barriers and deliver effective learning.
- Experience of problem solving and taking an evidence-based approach to learning and delivery development solutions.
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 delivering blended learning & development programmes within policing, with an excellent understanding of how to overcome current barriers and deliver effective learning
- Experience in the design, planning, and delivery of network events working with colleagues to deliver impactful sessions
- Understanding of RASSO and the wider policing landscape with the ability to relate policy decisions to the development of standards, practice and guidance
Benefits
£11,606 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: OPS6458
It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 11th September 2023.
This role is available for 12 months as a fixed term appointment or 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 Chief Inspector, or those officers suitably qualified for temporary promotion in the rank of 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 Chief 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.
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.
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- Name : College of Policing HR team
- Email : recruitment@college.police.uk
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