Practice Developer – What Works

This post is open to applicants who can meet the College’s nationality, UK residency and vetting requirements.

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 Practice Developer – What Works Standards.

The selected candidate will work in partnership to improve policing through the development of  evidence-based professional practice standards and guidelines for policing by: drafting evidence based practice guidance in collaboration with police practitioners, academics and college subject matter experts; engaging and consulting  with stakeholders and members of the public, using a range of qualitative research skills; interpreting and synthesising a range of evidence and good practice; facilitating stakeholders to reach consensus on the best guidance to support improvements in policing across England and Wales.

Some of your responsibilities will include:
•    Scope and draft policing guidance in consultation with relevant stakeholders; 
•    Carry out research to understand the evidence base for guidance including qualitative research with practitioners. 
•    Facilitating group discussions in order to reach consensus. 

To be successful in this role you’ll need:
•    Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification, or equivalent level of experience in a related field
•    Experience of evaluating and integrating research information from a variety of sources, coming to logical conclusions and communicating this effectively to non-specialists
•    Experience in drafting high-quality reports
•    Thorough understanding of the principles of evidence-based practice

Please see the attached job description which contains full details of the role.

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

• Experience with the principles and/or application of systematic review methods and preparation of evidence summaries and high-quality reports
• Collaborative working in project teams with internal and external stakeholders, establishing and maintaining positive working relationships
• Thorough understanding of the principles of evidence-based practice, critical appraisal and the interpretation and synthesis of research evidence
• Effective and persuasive communicator demonstrating oral, written and presentation skills and a high degree of personal credibility and sensitivity
• Ability to present and facilitate discussion on highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious information, where persuasive and empathetic skills may be necessary to gain acceptance from a sceptical and/or hostile audience
• Ability to gather data, analyse, critique and synthesise complex information and prepare reports and briefing documents
• Ability to work independently, prioritising work efficiently to achieve tight deadlines

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

Job contact :

• Name : College of Policing Recruitment Team
• Email : recruitment@college.police.uk
• Telephone : 07917554649

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@college.police.uk