Professional Devlopment Specialist - Hethersett, United Kingdom - Norfolk Constabulary

Norfolk Constabulary

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Hethersett, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Principle Purpose of the role
Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies value the professional development of our officers and staff.

Our Internal Quality Assurers are Professional Development Specialists who support our assessors, our new Constables in the first few years of their career, and our newly promoted Sergeants & Inspectors, with the qualifications they must all undertake to prove their occupational competence.

The Professional Development Specialists are the guardians of the standards required to perform efficiently and competently within the complex challenges of modern-day policing.

If you relish the space and independence to assist in designing, planning and implementing a range of initiatives, specifically in the areas of professional development, assessment, qualifications and internal quality assurance to improve the capability of the workforce and their ability to respond to organisational change then read on.

Main Activities of the Role

The position:

What we can offer:

Competitive salary with a generous annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and the ability to work from home
Exciting and varied work streams with a clear career pathway for staff development
A diverse, equal and inclusive workforce in an organisation that values its' people
An excellent local government pension scheme and access to the Blue Light card discount scheme
Fantastic wellbeing support function and staff support networks for all staff members and access to the sports and social club
And finally, but perhaps most importantly, the opportunity to make a difference to the communities of Norfolk and Suffolk

Location:

Our Professional Development Specialists are home-based for most of the time, but there will be a requirement for occasional office-based working.

The office locations are the Hethersett Old Hall Police Training Centre or Martlesham PHQ.

Person Specification
It is essential that applicants meet the following criteria:

Demonstrate significant experience in a learning or teaching environment, using latest leadership models and thinking
Proven experience in the design of blended learning solutions including coaching and elearning
Proven experience delivering facilitated learning interventions to first line management up to executive level
Experience of translating strategy into specific plans and actions, and designing and developing solutions and strategies to meet organisational needs
Effective planning and organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure, effectively managing competing priorities with available resources
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively to build effective, positive working relationships with stakeholders at all levels
Competent coaching, influencing and presentation skills
Ability to work autonomously on own initiative, with minimum guidance to develop and take ownership for resolving problems
Ability to adapt positively to uncertainty and change, and encourage flexibility in others
Demonstrate ability to be proactive and think strategically
Able to travel regularly between Norfolk and Suffolk and further afield as required

It is desirable that applicants meet the following criteria:

Experience in learning design technology for leadership development

This post is offered with flexible working.

Benefits

24 days holiday per year in addition to public holidays (rising to 29 days after five year's service)
Option of joining the local government pension scheme
Option of joining the sports & social staff association and Unison and enjoying the benefits these provide
Access to the Blue Light Card with 100s of discounts
Paidfor training is available as is the opportunity to have mentoring, in a workplace where development is encouraged
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) A confidential service, available 365 days a year, 24/7, free of charge which can provide around the clock support and guidance to help you manage work and personal stressors, as well as support you through lifestyle changes
Support Networks that provide information and opportunities to share experiences as well as offering advice and support to members
A diverse, equal and inclusive workforce in an organisation that values its people
And finally, but perhaps most importantly, the opportunity to make a difference to the communities of Norfolk and Suffolk

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Pay:
£32,772.00-£36,996.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID: 11