Applications for this role are welcomed from internal and external candidates - This post is open to applicants who can meet the College’s nationality, UK residency and vetting requirements 

About us: 

We’re the professional body for the police service in England and Wales. We work with everyone in policing to set standards, to share knowledge and good practice and to support the development of police officers and staff. Our mission is to drive a consistent approach across policing where the public and the service expect it, to boost professionalism and to improve leadership at every level. 

Although we're a small organisation, our work has a big reach. We are uniquely placed to work both with national policing organisations and local forces to support frontline officers, staff and volunteers in their day-to-day roles. 

We offer a supportive and inclusive environment for people to thrive. Our extensive flexible-working policy, employee wellbeing support, family friendly policies, employers’ network for equality and inclusion membership (ENEI silver award winners), and status as a disability confident leader means everyone can bring their whole self to work. 

The Talent Acquisition and Inclusion (TAI) Team was established in January 2025, bringing together recruitment and diversity and inclusion to champion fair hiring and support colleagues throughout their time at the College. We sit within People and OD and work across the organisation to create a workplace where everyone can thrive. 

We’re a team of six, including three HR Coordinators, and while small in size, our reach is wide and our impact is growing. We’re collaborative, inclusive and always looking for ways to improve. We value openness, innovation and learning, and we support each other to do our best work. 

Professional development is important to us. This HR Coordinator role includes the opportunity to pursue a CIPD apprenticeship, with time and support to help you succeed. 

We work flexibly and autonomously, while staying closely connected to each other and the wider People and OD team. You’ll be joining a team that values ideas, encourages discussion and celebrates progress together.  

The successful candidate will support the TAI Team across recruitment, vetting, inclusion and general HR administration. As the first point of contact for initial enquiries, the HR Coordinator plays a key role in guiding candidates through the recruitment journey, helping to embed continuous improvement in our recruitment and inclusion practices. 

This role supports the full recruitment cycle, including selection, onboarding and vetting processes, ensuring that our workforce has the appropriate clearance to carry out their roles. You’ll help deliver a candidate experience that is professional, efficient and welcoming. There are also opportunities to contribute to wider People and OD projects, helping to build knowledge across the employee lifecycle. 

Vetting 

The role requires vetting level NPPV3/SC and if you are successful at interview you will be required to undertake pre-employment security checks. You will be sent a security questionnaire which must be accessed within 24 hours. 

Please note, these checks can take up to 10 weeks. You will only be offered a start date after the checks have been completed. If the outcome of these checks is not satisfactory, your recommendation for employment will be withdrawn. 

College staff are classed as Public Servants and we are not eligible to participate in the Civil Service transfer process, therefore while successful candidates can transfer in on their existing terms and conditions, any subsequent transfer out of the College to the Civil Service cannot be guaranteed on existing terms and conditions and new starter/modernised terms may apply. 

Some of your responsibilities will include: 

• Manage and improve an inclusive candidate attraction process for internal and external recruitment 

• Manage and improve a fair and open candidate selection process, ensuring panel members provide interview notes and feedback, and confirming job offers  

• Manage and improve the onboarding process including gathering references and other pre-employment checks. 

• Manage the vetting applications for new and existing staff, responding to queries, in liaison with the vetting provider. 

• Engage in cross People and OD and College initiatives in support of our work on inclusion. 

To be successful in this role you’ll need: 

• Interest in continuous improvement, helping develop recruitment expertise, with demonstrable organisational ability, working methodically with attention to detail. 

• Experience of managing a wide variety of activities, multi-tasking and delivering to tight deadlines  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with customer-focused attitude and manner. 

• Curiosity and problem-solving skills to resolve issues and find information.  

• Desirable criteria – experience of Civil Service Jobs or recruitment systems 

Please see the attached job description which contains full details of the role. 

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Build data knowledge and skills with the ability to use data to develop, maintain and update records and systems, ensuring appropriate use
• Ability to work on your own initiative with confidence in your decision making