Essex Police and Kent Police
People Development Assistant (Chelmsford)
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Location of Role: Kent/ Chelmsford Advert Closing Date: 03/09/2026 Starting Salary: £25,242.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies) Part/Full Time: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Mon-Fri Weekend/Evening Working: No
Applications are invited from individuals seeking an excellent opportunity for a unique role within the Talent Management space in Human Resources. This is a fast-paced and dynamic role with engagement across multiple departments across the force, on a daily basis delivering a high-quality, people-focused approach to development, in order to meet the organisational needs across Essex and Kent.
You will work closely supporting colleagues across both forces in Learning & Development (L&D), Human Resources (HR), Operational teams, Finance, Positive Action, and Senior Leadership teams.
The role leads the delivery of a range of development opportunities for staff and officers, enabling individuals to maximize their potential, to assist in enhanced personal and organizational delivery. Examples of opportunities you may be involved in are:
- Police officer promotion boards
- Senior staff selection and appointment
- Succession planning of all grades and ranks
- Develop You
- College of Policing initiatives
Being part of the collaborative Resourcing Department, you will also have the opportunity to engage and learn more about the broader recruiting and resourcing of the force, through close working with resourcing colleagues.
The successful candidate will report to the People Development Officer.
Applicants will provide evidence of the following skills/experience:
- Ability to plan, lead, and deliver multiple workstreams to tight deadlines.
- Strong presentational and interpersonal skills and have the ability to engage at all levels, including executive-level colleagues.
- Collaborative working with others to achieve mutual goals and provide support to colleagues.
- Prioritising competing workloads and identifying risks to take action in mitigating risk or escalating where appropriate.
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This opportunity would suit a highly motivated and dynamic individual who can bring their wide experience to benefit our people and make a real difference to the way we support our people to be their very best.
It is desirable for applicants to have knowledge of the National Police Promotion Framework, wider policing talent management processes, and/or HR/L&D practices. Training and CPD will be provided to the successful applicant on all workstreams within the team.
This is a collaborative role with the opportunity to cover both Essex Police and Kent Police, so travel to each force will be required.
If you have any queries regarding the role or would like to find out more before applying, please contact Nicole Francis via email: nicole.francis@kent.police.uk
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All of our posts require a level of vetting and security clearance. During the recruitment process, you will be sent vetting information forms to complete.
Kent Police and Essex Police welcome applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status.
Please let us know if you require extra support at any stage of the application process, or for further information regarding this position, please email us at recruitment.business.services@ecis.police.uk stating 'Application Support and Adjustments' in the title of your email. Alternatively, you can call us on 01245 452833. Where appropriate, we will make adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements, and/or the working environment, provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.
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If you’re not from the UK, you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain. If you’re from the UK, you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesn’t apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.
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- Have subjected our Disability Confident self-assessment to external challenge and validation
- Are taking an active leadership role in encouraging and helping other employers on their journey to becoming Disability Confident.
Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion are central to the values of our organization. At Essex Police, we value and embrace the unique experiences, identities, and abilities that each of us brings to our roles. We strive to empower everyone to bring their authentic self openly and safely to work.
Through the dedicated commitment of our support networks, DE&I team, and wider HR departments, we are on a journey to embed our DE&I commitments, ensuring Essex Police is an employer of choice; where everyone feels included.
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