July 2026 PC-PS : SIPP Promotion Board

We are pleased to announce the upcoming SIPP Sergeant Promotion process.

This opportunity is open to Police Constables and Qualified Detective Constables
 

Applying for this process provides officers with the chance to progress in their careers and, by demonstrating strong and effective leadership, helps build trust and confidence within the communities we serve.

Recognising and promoting those with the right knowledge, skills and potential to be the policing leaders of the future is essential to help us adapt to changing demands.

Aspiring Sergeants who meet all eligibility criteria of SIPP Stage 1 can now apply for selection at Stage 2 of the process.  

If you currently have a permanent flexible working arrangement (FWP) in place, this will need to be renegotiated with your receiving directorate to ensure balance between the individual's needs and ability to meet demand for victims. If the FWP is to support adjustments in line with your wellbeing passport supported by recent Occupational Health Unit (OHU) guidance, it is important that this is understood by any future line manager.

Vacancy numbers will be determined based on operational requirements at the time of posting.

The following eligibility criteria applies:

• Successfully completed probation and have completed 2 years’ service (or three years’ service in the case of the police constable degree apprenticeship (PCDA) programme) by the closing date of the registration window. (i.e. Friday 7th August).

• Hold a valid legal knowledge assessment pass (SIPP, NPPF or OSPRE) - which must still be valid if successful at Selection, at point of temporary promotion. For queries regarding the legal knowledge exam, please contact #SIPP.

• Engagement and evidence of competence at current Police Constable rank and CPD documented in IPR.

• Continuous review and updated Promotion Readiness Reflection Tool, signed off by your line manager.

• Completed the First Line Leaders (FLL) Futures course by Monday 5th October 2026.

Stage 2 assessment criteria:

The assessment criteria for the portfolio are the CVF (2024) Level 2 which have been contextualised to the core rank profiles of the target rank and aligned to the National Leadership standard for policing:

• Competency, Values Framework (CVF) level 2 Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing

• Sergeant | College of Policing

• Undefined standards | College of Policing (Stage two)
• Undefined Promotion Portfolio (LPP) Marking Rubric

 The Process:

• Please familiarise yourselves with the above documents and read the SIPP candidates guidance: Sergeant and Inspector Promotion and Progression process (SIPP).

• Review the SIPP LPP Part A (Selection) Sergeant Portfolio and consider the nine questions.

• You are required to register your interest on Oleeo through a short application process.

• There will be an opportunity for you to attend a familiarisation event which will provide you with detailed information about the process and ensure you have received the necessary information and documents to support you in completing your portfolio.

• The dates of the familiarisation events are;
  • Thursday 23rd July 17:00 virtual on Microsoft Teams.
  • Tuesday 28th July 13:30 at Police HQ Conference Room, in person

Please email PolicePromotions@avonandsomerset.police.uk confirming which event you would like to attend and you will be sent an invite.

• Officers applying will then have a period of time to complete their portfolio before submission.

• Officers should submit their completed portfolio, the evidence verification form and their Readiness Reflection Tool via email to PolicePromotions@avonandsomerset.police.uk between Monday 21st September, 12pm (Midday) and Monday 5th October, 12pm (Midday).

 How to register your intention to apply for promotion:

1. Click the ‘Apply Now’ button on the advert and follow the instructions on screen and answer all questions. This element must be completed by Friday 7th August, 12pm (Midday). We are unable to accept late registrations.

2. Portfolio submissions can be submitted between Monday 21st September 12pm (Midday) and Monday 5th October 12pm (Midday). Please email the following documents to PolicePromotions@avonandsomerset.police.uk

• SIPP LPP Part A (Selection) Sergeant Portfolio
• Readiness Reflection tool
• Verification document

We are unable to accept late submissions. Applicants who do not register via Oleeo will not be progressed.

What happens next:

• All eligibility criteria for selection will be checked once you have submitted the Oleeo registration. Anyone who does not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
• Portfolios will be anonymised and assessed by College of Policing trained assessors. At least one assessor will be an operational police officer.
• Candidates who are successful at the SIPP Stage 2 Selection will be invited to attend an in-force selection process.

Timeline for the SIPP stage 2 selection process

If results dates change due to unforeseen circumstances, candidates will be made aware.

Please note:

If you have previously applied for promotion and successfully met the national pass mark in your LPP Part A (Selection) Portfolio but were not successful at the in-force selection process, you will still need to register your intention to apply for promotion on Oleeo and state in eligibility question 1 that you have passed SIPP Stage 1 Selection, answering the question as 'yes'. If you have completed your FLL or are booked onto a course before the 5th October, you will automatically be invited to the in-force promotion board.

If you have previously applied for promotion but were unsuccessful at Stage 2 Selection, then you may choose to submit only evidence against the questions that you wish to be re-assessed.  If you choose to update your examples, they will be marked as new responses. If you do not submit evidence in your LPP Part A (Selection) Portfolio your previous score for that question will be carried across to this process.

General Information

In all cases the Chief Constable reserves the right to appoint an individual to any police officer post considering welfare issues, succession planning, redeployment and development needs. In applying for promotion you understand that you may be posted to any Directorate and location in the force area within a reasonable commute.

Successful candidates working flexible or part-time hours may have to re-negotiate their flexible working agreement with their new manager in accordance with Police Regulations and Force Policy.

It is expected that officers once posted will remain in their new posts for at least 12 months (2 years for Neighbourhood and Custody roles) from the date of appointment and, in some exceptional cases where there is a greater payback/operational need, this period may be longer.

Every effort should also be made to reduce TOIL accrued of more than 50 hours before commencing a new role.

Some roles may require a higher vetting level than stated in the advert. 

Avon and Somerset Police are committed to equality and diversity and particularly welcome applications from people from minority and underrepresented groups. All applications will be treated on merit. If you are from an underrepresented group and would like support with the process, please email  Representativeworkforce@avonandsomerset.police.uk

Please indicate on your Oleeo registration form if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the promotion process. Contact #PolicePromotions@avonandsomerset.police.uk before the closing date if you require any assistance.

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