An exciting opportunity exists for the role of Employer Supported Policing lead within Workforce Development at Headquarters (with opportunities for agile working as part of the Hertfordshire Constabulary policies).

This post will play a critical role in contributing to the vision of Hertfordshire Constabulary and the Hertfordshire Police & Crime Commissioner, to develop and drive the policing plan objectives around increasing the headcount of Special Constables within Hertfordshire under the Employer Supported Policing arrangements.

The role will involve working alongside a variety of teams and partners, whilst identifying and approaching local businesses to build relationships and awareness around ESP. You must possess strong interpersonal skills, have the ability to source, validate and analyse information, be able to think critically, develop relationships and have the confidence to influence businesses both verbally and in writing.

Entry Requirements;

• To demonstrate experience and knowledge of the Employer Supported Policing scheme for the Special Constabulary
• An ability to engage with high level stakeholders from the external corporate environment and use strong negotiation skills to sell the ESP branding.
• An ability to confidently speak, present and communicate (in person, on the phone or written)
• Proven ability in a wide range of IT systems as there is a requirement for the post holder to have the confidence and ability to deliver presentations and training to a large and diverse audience.
• Educated to A Level or equivalent
• Be able to work with little supervision and be driven to seek out opportunities for selling the ESP model.
• Willingness to learn and develop

Selected candidates will be required to complete an assessment and interview as part of the selection process.

Please note if you are shortlisted for interview you will be expected to evidence against all personal qualities and the entry requirements stipulated in the role profile. All applications must be received by 11th November 2021 with shortlisting to follow week commencing 15th November 2021.

For more information please contact Chief Inspector Paul Mitson, at paul.mitson@herts.police.uk

Internal applicants within Hertfordshire Constabulary, should upload either a CV or a completed 'Staff internal role summary' form, which can be found in the vacancy documents below. Please note you will be required to provide a statement no more than 500 words against the minimum entry requirements as stipulated in the role profile.

External applicants should ensure that your current CV is uploaded and provide a statement no more than 500 words against the minimum entry requirements as stipulated in the role profile. To ensure the recruitment process is fair and equal, please do not include personal details on your CV other than your name.

This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until the conditional offer stage throughout the recruitment process. Any redeployee that wishes to apply should apply through the redeployment portal and provide a statement no more than 500 words against the minimum entry requirements as stipulated in the role profile. Redeployees will take priority over other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until conditional offer.

This force is a Disability Confident Leader. Should you require any workplace adjustments for your recruitment journey with us which you have not informed us of, please contact us on 01438 757777 or email us on careers@bch.police.uk and we will be happy to support you. 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'.

All applications must be submitted through our online recruitment website by clicking the apply button below.

Everyone at Hertfordshire Constabulary takes 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 reasonable adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish.

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