Job Description

Details

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Reference number

402875
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Salary

46,108
National: 46,108; London: 51,146


All salary uplifts are subject to the annual central pay remit. Time-served pay progression does not apply. The College's usual secondment rules will apply.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Grade 7
Tier 3 (17)###

Contract type

Fixed term

Secondment###

Length of employment

Until 31 March 2026, with consideration for extension subject to review and funding. The post will be seconded to the NPCC.###

Business area

COP - Policing Standards - NCVPP###

Type of role

Policing

Other###

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Remote working (anywhere in the UK)

About the job

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Job summary

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.


The successful applicants for these roles will be directly seconded to the National Police Chiefs Council, working as part of Operation Soteria.

THE NATIONAL POLICE CHIEFS' COUNCIL (NPCC)

Policing is operating in a time of global change and uncertainty, the public and our staff need a service which is responsive, able to tackle future challenges and embrace opportunity.


The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) brings UK police leaders together to set direction in policing and drive progress for the public.


We achieve this through:

Coordination - by joining up the operational response to critical national policing issues to deliver policing today and shape the future. Collaboration - by working in partnership as part of the whole policing system and beyond to improve public safety. Communication - by sharing the collective expertise, views and action of UK police chiefs.

OPERATION SOTERIA

In order to implement and embed the National Operating Model (NOM) for Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) across all 43 forces in England and Wales, Operation Soteria will work with all forces to ensure the NOM is embedded in every force in a consistent way. This programme is a key flagship manifesto commitment from the Government and a national priority as rape has been identified as a national threat to the country.

National Centre for VAWG and Public Protection (NCVPP)

This role sits within the newly created NCVPP which has brought together the work of the VKPP, the VAWG Taskforce and Operation Soteria into a single centre with greater capabilities and influence.


The NCVPP will also build trust and credibility through engaging with independent trusted academics, sector stakeholders and statutory and non-statutory partners. This will create a unified, strategic direction for police forces and wider partnerships, while retaining and consolidating the learning, expertise and capabilities of existing programmes under one Centre.

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Job description

We look forward to reading your application for the role of Regional Practice Advisor.


This role will be one of the primary and vital links between the national team and forces, alongside the College of Policing, Communications Lead and Programme Team. There are nine posts in total which will operate regionally, supporting regional networks across England and Wales. It is a hands on role with forces; helping them to adopt the National Operating Model and to implement the change needed within each force and escalating challenges faced by forces so that national issues can be resolved.


This role will also be responsible for ensuring local forces are building relationships with each other across the region, and with their Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and third sector partners. These include agencies such as Women's Aid, Safe Lives and Rape Crisis, however there will be an expectation on the role holder to research and develop relationships with local services to form part of the wider Regional Network.

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Person specification

Some of your responsibilities will include:

To effectively lead and manage implementation to Initiate and foster close working relationships with force contacts to effectively support the implementation of Operation Soteria, ensuring forces develop appropriate and advantageous partnerships with the third sector, CPS, other force areas and the College. Identify, develop and maintain strong working relationships with external stakeholders (including but not limited to Forces, NPCC, Home Office, APCC, Staff networks and Police Associations, academic institutes and other professional bodies) to engage their support and participation in the development and implementation of Soteria. Use an evidence-based approach to shape practice which strengthens an inclusive approach to policing whilst recognising local force priorities. Provide recommendations that underpin the core values of the Joint Unit and represent value for money and demonstrate effective evolvement of the NOM.

To be successful in this role you'll need:

Professional experience of collaborative working within a policing or criminal justice context (or similar complex sectors) Strong analytical skills with the intellectual capacity to understand and communicate complex issues to internal and external stakeholders Demonstrable experience in effectively and professionally dealing with contentious, sensitive and challenging situations and relationships.

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

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Behaviours

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


Working Together Communicating and Influencing Leadership ###

Technical skills

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


Proven experience of developing systems, processes and relationships to identify, explore and disseminate effective practice within policing or similar sectors. Proven track record in demonstrating personal responsibility to ensure the delivery of successful outcomes

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 46,108, College of Policing contributes 13,357 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 28.97% Up to 31.5 days holiday (this is in addition to 8 public holidays and 1 privilege day) Continued professional development and structured career paths Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Flexi-time (for certain grades) Benenden Healthcare National Dental Plan Discounts for on-line shopping Free employee support line Interest free season ticket loans Rewards and recognition scheme Learning and development tailored to your role. An environment with flexible working options. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.

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

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Vacancy reference: 6935


Remote working nationally within UK. Regular travel will be required to the region you will be working in. NPCC is currently based in close proximity to St James Park underground station, London and therefore regular travel will also be required to this premise and other Police locations across the UK. We encourage applications from candidates living across the UK. Further details on flexible arrangements will be discussed at interview stage.


This post is open to all applicants who can meet the College's nationality, UK residency and vetting requirements, as a fixed term appointment or secondment opportunity until 31 March 2026.


Secondment opportunities are available to:


o 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.


o serving police staff at the equivalent rank of Inspector who have their chief officer's approval. Chief Officer's 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.



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.


For fixed Term contracts:


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.




Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : College Talent Acquisition and Inclusion Team Email : recruitment@college.police.uk
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Recruitment team

* Email : recruitment@college.police.uk