Graduate Development Programme Officer

Graduate Development Programme Officer

Starting Salary: £32k

Location: Hertfordshire

Are you a recent graduate looking to make a real difference to communities while developing a rewarding professional career?

Hertfordshire Constabulary is seeking talented and motivated graduates to join an exciting development programme designed to build future leaders and specialists. This programme offers structured learning, mentoring, practical experience and opportunities to work on high-profile projects that support public safety and organisational transformation.

What you'll gain

• Structured professional development programme
• Coaching and mentoring from experienced leaders
• Exposure to strategic and operational policing environments
• Opportunities to develop skills in data, digital, project delivery and public service leadership
• Competitive salary, pension and flexible working opportunities

What we're looking for

• A degree (2:1 or above) in any discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Passion for public service and delivering positive outcomes for communities
• Ability to use variety of Microsoft products proficiently
• UK national or UK resident for 3 years or more

Why join us?

You will be part of an organisation committed to innovation, continuous improvement and developing future talent. This is an opportunity to start a meaningful career while contributing to the safety and wellbeing of Hertfordshire's communities.

Departments We Are Recruiting Into

As part of the Graduate Development Programme, successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in a range of departments across Hertfordshire Constabulary and its policing partners. These placements provide exposure to strategic, analytical and operational functions that support the delivery of policing services and community safety. 

Application

1. A 500 word statement of suitability describing what your skills are and how you can contribute to Policing
2. Latest CV  

   Additional Advert Information

   • Internal Applicants 
     To apply for this role, internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period. 
     If you qualify as an internal candidate within the advertising force, you may upload either your CV or the internal role summary form attached to this advert. 
   • Vetting Process 
     Please note that, as part of the vetting process, the BCH Vetting Unit may need to contact your current line manager for a Supervisor Appraisal. This requirement aligns with the 2025 National Guidelines for Vetting (APP 6.5.18). 
     Examples of when this may apply include:
   • Transferring to another force
   • Renewing vetting clearance
   • Moving into a role requiring MV clearance (even if you currently hold MV clearance)
   • Moving into or working in a role involving close contact with vulnerable individuals

   If any of the above apply to you, please expect your line manager to be contacted when you submit your vetting application.

   • Redeployment and Redundancy 
     This vacancy is open to employees at risk of redundancy and will remain available to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed and accepted. 
     Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. If successful, redeployees will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
   • Role Profile 
     We recommend downloading and saving a copy of the role profile, as it will no longer be accessible once the advert closes.
   • Commitment to Inclusion 
     As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to be themselves. We provide workplace adjustments wherever needed so that all colleagues can thrive. 
     If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under the Offer an Interview Scheme. 

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