Force: Cambridgeshire Constabulary
Role Type: Police Staff
Contract Duration: Permanent
Contract Type: Full Time
Department: People & Professionalism
Location: Thorpe Wood
Grade: SO2
Salary: £39,813
Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
Hours / Week: 37
Closing Date: 01/12/2024, 23:55
Job Description
Cambridgeshire Constabulary are seeking to recruit an individual for the role of People Development Advisor (PDA). If successful, you will be one of two PDAs within the organisation and will work with police officers and police staff at all levels to locally co-ordinate HR initiatives, collaborate with BCH HR colleagues and to provide guidance and support with a variety of people practices including:
* Encouraging good practices and signposting line managers to HR processes
* Talent management schemes
* Sergeant and Inspector promotions processes
* Retention processes including leaver interviews and retention conversations
* Analysis and reporting of monthly people data
* Onboarding APP for new joiners to Cambs
* Informal performance/attendance management processes
* End of year performance reviews
You will also support the People & Workforce Development Strategic Lead and the Cambs People Business Partner with work that comes from Strategic meetings and take actions from the Cambs People Delivery Plan. The PDAs are also responsible for organising and delivering the corporate Police Staff Welcome Event.
Your specific area of focus will be the North of the county covering Peterborough (Thorpe Wood) and the Fens (March & Wisbech). Whilst the role is agile, building strong working relationships with people managers is vital and you will be required to travel for meetings and engage with local teams on a regular basis. Occasional travel to Cambs Headquarters is also required.
The ideal candidate will be able to work with autonomy, adapting their approach accordingly to manage urgent and non-urgent requests for information. They will also take an analytical approach to people data, ensuring accurate reporting and demonstrating strong business acumen. An Associate CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience is also required.
Those interested should submit 500 words evidencing how they meet the minimum entry requirements on the role profile. A further 250 words should be provided for each of the following competencies: “We are collaborative” and “We deliver, support and inspire”. This should include evidence and examples of how you demonstrate these two competencies which can also be found on the role profile.
Interviews will be held on the 12th of December at Cambridgeshire Constabulary Headquarters, Hinchingbrooke Business Park, Brampton Road, Huntingdon, PE29 6NP.
For further information or if you have any questions about the role, please email karen.strapps@cambs.police.uk
Additional Information
All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role. Internal applicants within Cambridgeshire Constabulary should upload either a CV or provide relevant skills, experiences and qualifications on Word/PDF document.
This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until a conditional offer has been agreed with a successful candidate. Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until an appointment is offered. If a redeployee does apply and is successful, they will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.
It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.
Why work for Cambridgeshire Constabulary?
We have gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population. If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then we are the force for you.
Benefits include:
* Access to the local government pension scheme (police staff) or Police pension scheme (Police officers) including career average, employer contributions and death in service.
* Paid leave days depending on force and length of service (police staff - 24 to 33 days, police officers 22 to 30 days).
* Paid sick leave of six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).
* Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (dependent on service).
* Carers and discretionary leave.
* Flexible working arrangements including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job share, annualised hours and agile working (depending on role requirements).
* Gym facilities, weekly yoga classes, exercise classes, squash facilities, exercise space etc. are available (depending on location).
* Each force has its own sports or sports and social club, offering discounts, trips, and events.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Access to Blue Light Card providing discounts to Emergency Services on the high street and online.
* Access to Police Mutual providing financial support including savings plans, insurance, breakdown cover, loans and independent financial advice.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Various support groups including Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Support Group, Christian Police Association (CPA), Disability Awareness Network (DAWN), Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual & transgender (LGBT), Menopause Action Group, Police Chaplains.
* Access to a Trade Union (UNISON)/Staff Association (Federation).
* The Backup Buddy Police Support app is designed to help with mental health issues and gives practical advice and support as well as a range of podcasts.
* Opportunities for development and further study including Further You Talent Management, Be You BCH Senior Leadership Programme, and supervisory leadership workshops.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the Constabulary, where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBT communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.
All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.
Flexible Working
All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.
Recruitment and Selection Policy
Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.
Police Barred and Advisory Lists
Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.
Vetting and Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.
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