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Our new Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) blends classroom learning at one of our Met in-house training centres with learning on the job. You'll spend the majority of your time working alongside experienced police officers out on London's streets. Its a two year programme that counts as your probation. The training is based on the national policing curriculum and focuses on preparing you for a hands-on policing role. You will spend the first few weeks of your training learning the law and specialist policing knowledge, ready to join your team out on the streets. While you will learn and develop your policing knowledge and practice you will not gain an academic qualification. The starting salary is over £42,210. On successful completion, you'll earn £44,844. All salaries include allowances. Eligibility criteria You must meet the eligibility criteria to be a police constable set out in'Who we are looking for'. You will need a Level 2 qualification in English language at a GCSE grade C or above, or grades 4 to 9, and one of the following: Two A Levels at grade E or above in any subject or be working towards these Level 3 qualification or be working towards one, including an International Baccalaureate Diploma or NVQ. We will also consider the equivalent overseas qualification Training or work experience thats equal to a Level 3 qualification To have served as a Police Community Support Officer, a Special Constable or Designated Detention Officer for 12 months To have been a member of the Mets Volunteer Police Cadets for 24 months Service in the Armed Forces. You must have successfully completed the minimum term of service and have an exemplary reference. Service must have been a minimum of two years within the last five years We will also consider an English Language equivalent overseas qualification in place of the Level 2 qualification. Training and assessment This is a two year programme in which youll learn at one of our own Met training centres, and on the job working in one of our police teams. Our training centres are at: Colindale in north London Sidcup in south London After a weeks introduction to the Met, you start 16 weeks classroom learning. The training follows a shift pattern on alternate weeks: Early: 7am to 3pm Late: 2pm to 10pm This covers policing and the law, giving you the basic knowledge and skills to be a police constable. The next two months you will spend working in a police team, based on a London borough. This will be alongside a dedicated experienced police officer acting as your tutor constable. This is called 'Street Duties'. It is where you can put into practice what you have been taught. The remainder of your two years will be spent building on your learning and experience. You'll get to enhance your skills and knowledge, through a number of different policing roles. This will include working within teams that respond to emergency calls from the public and police Londons neighbourhoods, working with communities. Youll return to your training centre for other short blocks of classroom learning. Upon successfully completing your two year programme youll be a fully qualified police constable. Application and recruitment process The following information will help you have the best chance of success with your application. It will tell you what you can expect from our recruitment process at each stage. It can take around six months for people to complete our recruitment process. At each stage you will be contacted by and receive more information from our recruitment team who are there for you throughout. JBRP1_UKTJ

Our new Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) blends classroom learning at one of our Met in-house training centres with learning on the job. You'll spend the majority of your time working alongside experienced police officers out on London's streets. Its a two year programme that counts as your probation. The training is based on the national policing curriculum and focuses on preparing you for

Culture and Inclusion Lead Location: Police Headquarters, Exeter Salary: Grade 11 - Starts at £64,650 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £72,972 per annum Type of employment: Permanent About the Role We are seeking a strategic and values-driven Culture & Inclusion Lead to provide leadership and direction across all aspects of equality, diversity, inclusion, and organisational culture. This senior role will shape and deliver the Force s Culture and Inclusion strategy, ensuring that fairness, respect, and inclusion are embedded in everything we do. Working within the Deputy Chief Constable s portfolio, you will provide professional advice and oversight to support a positive workplace culture and inclusive service delivery. You will be responsible for developing and implementing our equality objectives, annual equality report, and the wider framework required to meet the Equality Duty. You will also guide the integration of equality and inclusion across policies, projects, and business planning. The role includes leading engagement with protected and seldom-heard groups, strengthening our consultation and communication with communities, and ensuring that diverse perspectives inform decision-making. Acting as Head of Profession for equality and inclusion, you will advise senior leaders, influence strategic direction, and represent the organisation at national and regional forums. About You You will bring a strong record of strategic leadership, ideally supported by a degree or equivalent level 6 standard. You will have specialist knowledge of equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights, together with relevant qualifications or professional membership such as the Institute of Equality & Diversity Practitioners. You will be confident working with senior leaders, using evidence and data to make the case for change, and ensuring our approach reflects both legislative requirements and the lived experiences of our communities. Strong communication and facilitation skills are essential, alongside the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external partners. You will have a thoughtful, inclusive approach and the ability to adapt to different communication and working styles. What We Offer This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on organisational culture and inclusion within policing. You will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking leadership team committed to continuous learning and improvement. Starting salary will be negotiable and dependent on the successful candidate s knowledge, experience and demonstrating high calibre of talent and potential to significantly improve service delivery. Relocation allowance will be considered. What you get if you join us: If you work for us, you will get access to: A competitive salary with yearly increments. 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers). Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties. Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one off payment of £5). Company sick pay. Competitive local government pension scheme. Job related equipment, as required. Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties. Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme). Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services. Development and training opportunities. Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need. Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need. Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan). To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Devon & Cornwall Police, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.