Salary £27,204 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £29,859 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension
Type of employment: Permanent
Closing Date: 15/04/2026, 12:00.
Hours per week: this role is 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need
About the role
Ownership of the College of Policing minimum standards in relation to Initial Training Community Engagement Scheme by supporting the student officer’s development during their initial training, sourcing partnership agencies and community groups and facilitating student officer placements.
Co‑ordination of Practical Scenario training days within community locations.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to
* To develop and co‑ordinate the student officer placement scheme in line with College of Policing minimum standards of 80 hours per student. This involves working with community groups and other appropriate organisations to identify suitable student officer placements, maintaining relationships with those organisations and regularly reviewing any existing memoranda of understanding. This can involve telephone calls, e‑mails, and face to face meetings.
* Identify and develop new placements and conduct visits as appropriate to expand the data base Support strategic equality and diversity objectives by creating new links with hard‑to‑reach community groups in relation to the Community Engagement Scheme.
* To develop and maintain existing partnership agreements and to conduct visits to host organisations whilst a student officer is on placement.
* Ability to influence a wide range of external partners in order to negotiate and develop long‑term relationships, working under pressure to deliver results, demonstrating tact and diplomacy, and establishing credibility with outside organisations.
What you get if you join us
* A competitive salary with yearly increments.
* Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
* Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one‑off payment of £5).
* Company sick pay.
* Job related equipment supplied, as required.
* Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
* Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
* Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
* Development and training opportunities available.
* Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check‑ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
* Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
* Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).
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