Organisational Development Practitioner

Type of contract: Permanent

Rank/Grade: E

Directorate/Department: Professionalism and Trust – Inclusivity, Culture and Organisational Development Dept (ICOD)

Statement of expectation for the role:

The role holder will need to be able to work with a range of stakeholders across all ranks and grades and maintain confidentiality. You will need to have high levels of proactivity in seeking solutions and providing well-researched options to deliver programmes and initiatives.

Vetting level required: MV/SC

Location: 21 New Street, London

Salary: £39,340 per annum + £6,710 London Weighting *pay award pending*

Description of Department:

The Inclusivity, Culture and Organisational Development (ICOD) team is part of the wider Professionalism & Trust Portfolio and is responsible for developing and maturing a number of thematic workstreams in the pursuit of building a healthy and inclusive culture at City of London Police, in which everyone can thrive regardless of their background. The team focuses on culture and professional development to truly create an environment that supports Our People as outlined in the City of London Police Policing Plan.

The team currently has 2 Organisational Development Practitioners, and it is expected that you will hold a shared and individual portfolio. There is no line management in this role.

The application and interview will be tested under Level 2 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.

Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description/role will not be considered.

If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Superintendent Kate Macleod, Head of ICOD via email kate.macleod@cityoflondon.police.uk

The closing date for applications is 18th November 2024

Interviews to be held week commencing 2nd December 2024

This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK.

The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.

The City of London Police is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We strive to ensure all our information and services are accessible to and usable by everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with HR via hrservices@cityoflondon.police.uk.

This role is open to all Police Staff / external candidates who meet the essential criteria of the person spec, regardless of current grade.

Benefits:

A diverse workforce improves the service we provide to our public by making us more approachable and relevant within our communities. This is why it’s vitally important that we recruit people from a wide range of communities and backgrounds with an understanding of cultural issues and a wide range of skills. We therefore particularly encourage female and people from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities to join us.

The way we work is changing. With a few exceptions, most roles will be able to accommodate part-time, job share, and flexible working patterns. We can also offer hybrid working patterns of home and office-based shift patterns. Feel free to speak to us about any flexible working requirements.

The Force has a number of Staff Support Networks that can offer you support and advice. Applicants are very welcome to contact the networks directly if they need any support or ask any questions before they apply. For further information on the networks and their contact details please visit:

City of London Police Equality and Diversity Support Networks