Assessment Centre Co-ordinator
When we ask our people why they love working for Thames Valley Police you’ll regularly get the answer “the people” or “my team”. We are a great group of people with a common sense of purpose. As a Force we are established yet progressive in our approach, offering rewarding and exciting opportunities.
In this role you will manage the National Police Officer Assessment Centre process, on behalf of the College of Policing, and Special Constabulary recruitment. You will also support all physical fitness testing for Thames Valley Police.
You will have obtained a good general standard of education, and be computer literate in Microsoft Office applications. You will have Police Officer Assessment Centre (SEARCH and/or Day One) Accreditation or be committed to successfully undertake this. Proven ability to plan, organise and manage a variety of tasks whilst meeting tight deadlines is essential. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication is required along with the ability to interact and manage large groups or individual candidates. A commitment to understanding and applying Home Office Rules, Police Regulations and Statutory requirements is essential.
Please note this is a complex role and requires a flexible approach to working hours as well as an ability to travel to Kidlington and other locations; please see the job description for further information.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, performance related pay increases, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.
If you have any queries please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77 – Option 1 (internal 301 6500) quoting reference 16683.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 8th March 2020.
At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Valuing Difference. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.