Accreditation and Quality Specialist

Learning and Professional Development
Amersham, Kidlington, Taplow
Band 4I, circa £33,489 per annum. Progression based on performance.
Full Time
Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Accreditation and Quality team (part of Learning and Professional Development) in the role of Accreditation and Quality Specialist.

In this role you will manage a team of Police Constables, supporting the work based assessment of initial learning for student officers, PCSOs and Special Constables through to Independent Patrol and Confirmation in Post. As part of this process you will coach, develop and assess staff in line with national standards whilst supporting the implementation of Accreditation programmes, including Apprenticeship initiatives.

You will have proven experience of assessing a wide variety of learners who are at differing levels of ability and experience. An ability to lead and manage people is required as well as previous experience as a coach and experience of constructively addressing under-performance. You will have strong problem solving and interpersonal skills. Experience of maintaining records to meet requirements of regulatory bodies is also essential.

If you have any queries please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77 (internal 301 6500) quoting reference 15604 – 06.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 31st March 2019.

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 YouWe 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.