At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead development opportunities and support promotion planning for Essex and Kent Police.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking police force committed to people development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion in a dynamic workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in shaping the future of policing through talent management.
- Qualifications: Strong presentation skills and experience in project management are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25242 - 29424 £ per year.
About the Role
Location: Kent / Chelmsford
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Mon‑Fri
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Starting Salary: £25,242.00 (pro‑rata for part‑time vacancies)
Maximum Salary: £29,424.00
The role is situated within the Talent Management space of Human Resources and supports learning & development across Essex Police and Kent Police. It involves delivering development opportunities, supporting promotion and succession planning, and engaging with resourcing and operational teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of a range of development opportunities, including police officer promotion boards, senior staff selection and appointment, senior staff succession planning, and College of Policing initiatives.
- Engage with learning & development, HR, operational teams, finance, positive action and senior leadership teams to ensure high‑quality people‑focused approaches meet organisational needs.
- Support the wider resourcing functions, learning the recruiting and resourcing landscape of both forces.
- Plan, lead and deliver multiple workstreams to tight deadlines.
- Prioritise competing workloads, identify risks and take action to mitigate or appropriately escalate risk.
- Build collaborative relationships and provide support to colleagues across both forces.
- Maintain engagement with the senior leadership team to align development activities with organisational strategy.
Qualifications & Experience
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging at all levels, including executive colleagues.
- Experience planning, leading, and delivering multiple concurrent projects with tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to collate and share data to improve workforce planning and outcomes.
- Ability to prioritise competing workloads and identify risks to take action in mitigating risk or escalating where appropriate.
- Knowledge of the National Police Promotion Framework and/or HR/L&D practices is desirable.
Equal Opportunities
Kent Police and Essex Police are equal opportunities employers. We welcome applications from all who meet the role requirements regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or employment status. We are also a disability confident leader, and we embrace diversity, equality and inclusion throughout the organisation.
People Development Assistant (Kent/Chelmsford) employer: Essex Police and Kent Police
Essex Police and Kent Police offer an exceptional work environment for the Senior Service Delivery & Supplier Manager role, characterised by a strong commitment to employee well-being and professional development. With benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and a collaborative culture, employees are empowered to thrive while making a meaningful impact in their communities. The focus on training opportunities ensures that staff can continuously grow and advance in their careers within a supportive team atmosphere.
Contact Details:
Essex Police and Kent Police Recruitment Team
