Our promise to you

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

We’ve put together this guide to give you straightforward information about the commitments we’ve made to you, and what we’re asking from you in return.

FAIRNESS

What's in it for you?

We blind screen applications and ensure our process is inclusive and free from bias with training for our assessors and continuously reviewing our data. We value the skills and leadership qualities you can bring to policing.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

We want policing leadership to reflect the communities it serves. We are proud to be recognised as one of the top 50 Inclusive Companies. Our award-winning approach means we consistently recruit the most diverse cohorts into policing. 67% of our intake in the last year are female, and 30% are from an ethnic minority background (compared to 43% and 11% for policing nationally).

RESPECT

We know completing assessments takes time and can be difficult to fit in around other commitments. Our immersive assessment is digital and not timed, and our assessment centres run on both weekdays and weekends. Typically, you could go from application to conditional offer in six weeks, and we’ll communicate any delays.

SUPPORT

You’ll receive support from a dedicated recruitment officer, along with resources and guidance throughout the recruitment and onboarding process. We’ll always be open and honest with you and provide feedback after each assessment.

HONESTY

We’re transparent about salaries, development opportunities, and the realities of policing, both its strengths and challenges. We follow the in all we do.

Policing Code of Ethics

SUSTAINABILITY

We are part of the and commit to reporting our progress.

Sustainable Recruitment Alliance

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

We’ll keep evolving so we continue to be recognised for offering exceptional graduate training programmes. It’s important to us, and to society, and one of the reasons we are consistently voted as a

Times Top 100 Graduate Employer.

COMMUNICATE YOUR NEEDS

What we ask from you

Let us know if you require any adjustments to the process. Our team has lots of experience of this; we want to hear from you to ensure you can perform at your best.

UTILISE SUPPORT

Take advantage of what we offer – read hints and tips and join coaching sessions. Reach out to your recruiter with questions or concerns, or if you need any additional support (for example, when discussing your career choice with friends and family).

MEET DEADLINES

Complete assessments and onboarding documentation on time and contact us if you encounter any issues.

COMMIT TO ATTEND YOUR ASSESSMENT

Each assessment centre is a significant investment of taxpayer funds. As a charity it’s important for us to operate as efficiently as possible. Please consider the impact of not attending on the day of your assessment or rescheduling at short notice.

HONESTY AND INTEGRITY

Maintain honesty and integrity throughout the application and onboarding process. We ask you to follow the and our

Policing Code of Ethics

guidelines of AI usage.