Policing Intern

UWE Bristol policing team are seeking a Temporary Contract Graduate Intern to work with the academic staff on the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship on a project to develop, and/or curate video and media content to support learning outcomes. The project aims to develop a series of short films and characters to enhance the learning experience for degree apprentices engaged in year 1 of the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA).

The role will require you to:

• Develop video media content to create learning materials for the PCDA programme.
• Assist and advise the programme lead for the PCDA on media opportunities and structure to achieve the project aims.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with contacts outside the team in relation to the media project.
• Plan and prioritise own workload as allocated to ensure that it is completed within agreed timescales.
• Solve day-to-day problems as they arise following clearly defined guidance in deciding how to resolve the issue.
• Compile information about the media material as a reference at a later date to ensure further development is possible.
• Work effectively as a member of the team, supporting the induction of new materials as appropriate.
• Comply with the University's equal opportunities policy, and use this role to promote equality of opportunity where possible.
• Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and comply with rules and guidance relating to health and safety matters.
• Any other reasonable duties that fall within the scope of the post as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post holder.

This post is available for UWE graduates. So, if you are creative, have a media background and are interested in enhancing learning for the new generations of police officers in the Avon and Somerset area then we would like to hear from you.

UWE delivers the PCDA in partnership with Avon and Somerset Police. The team is made up of academic and tripartite staff, many of whom were police officers or practitioners from other areas of the criminal justice sector.

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK's most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community. We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, and we are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you'll thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation; however, all appointments are made strictly on individual merit. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Please note that early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint appropriate candidates. The closing date for this advert will be 11 June 2025. This post is a Temporary Contract for 20 weeks, 12 hours per week and thus is already a part-time post.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus-based for at least 50 percent of your time, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days. Office space can be provided.

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

We'd love to hear from you - if you are excited about this opportunity please complete our application form as soon as possible. Tell us how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description and include specific examples wherever possible.