Sergeant Promotion Process

April 2024

The process will be open to internal and external candidates.       

Prior to completing an application you should have discussed whether you will be supported with your Commander.  

Before progressing with your application you should arrange to meet with your line  management to hold a professional discussion about your intention to apply and your readiness for promotion to include feedback about your performance.

Throughout the process, the assessors will uphold the Force Standards and Code of Ethics. We expect all candidates to do the same. This is essential to the credibility of the process. 

The process will comprise of the following two stages:

Stage One: Application form

• Candidates will access an application form and a copy of the Manual of Guidance (Attached). 
• The Manual of Guidance will include a presentation question for candidates to deliver their answer in presentation format on the day of Assessment
• Candidates are required to submit an application form including their current ‘live’ PDR and their last completed PDR containing CPD objectives to their Command (Internal candidates) by 0900 on 24th April 2024 or to Recruitment (External Candidates) for endorsement by 0900 on 26th April 2024. 
• The endorsement will consist of 2 options: Supported or Not Supported
• Supported candidates will progress to Stage 2
• Unsupported candidates must have a clear development plan in place in their PDR and be provided with written rationale as to why they have not been supported

Stage Two (A): Pre-prepared Presentation

The Manual of Guidance will include a pre-prepared presentation to deliver on the day.  This can be in either a powerpoint presentation or note format.  Candidates will need to submit any presentations by 1200 the working day prior to their board. If Candidates wish to present via flipchart, they must prepare it prior and bring on the day.

Stage Two (B): Interview

This stage will assess candidates against the CVF.  Full details of the process will be provided at the preparation workshops, where we will provide an overview of the requirement of the rank and detail the steps of the process.  This will be supplemented by a Manual of guidance published with the application form that provides all relevant information.

Preparation Workshops

Online Prep Sessions are being held by Talent Acquisition: 

Monday 22nd April: 2pm - MS Teams

Tuesday 23rd April: 2pm - MS Teams

Please contact recruiting@humberside.police.uk to book your place. 

The Talent Development team will be holding a number of promotion board support sessions to help prepare you for the upcoming board. These sessions will cover topics such as self awareness, personal growth and confidence building. Please contact TalentDevelopment@humberside.police.uk for a link to the date you wish to attend.  

• Tuesday 09th April, 1000 – 1200, conference room 11 Melton 2
• Monday 15th April, 1000 – 1200, conference room 11 Melton 2
• Friday 19th April, 1200 – 1400, MS Teams

The process will be based around level 2 of the Competency and Values Framework (CVF).  

Eligibility and How to Apply

Eligible candidates will:

• Have passed their probation
• Meet the Force Attendance Criteria
• Have an appropriate level of conduct
• Have a minimum ‘successful’ rating within most recent / current PDR
• Have an up to date 9 box grid rating (Internal Candidates Only)
• You must have completed the First Line Leadership Programme (FLLP) – Introduction to Leadership course, including the mandatory online learning package on College Learn (Internal Candidates Only)
• Not currently be subject to UPP or live performance improvement action
• Be willing and able to serve anywhere in the Force area and in any role at the newly promoted rank at the discretion of the Chief Constable
• Accept that the order of promotion is completely at the discretion of the Chief Constable
• Be nationally qualified – NPPF step 2 / OSPRE 1 & 2, or have a valid OSPRE S1 (Part 1) qualification

Key Dates:

• Applications Available from: 8th April 2024
• Closing Date for Applications to Commands: 0900 24th April 2024
• Closing Date for Applications to Recruiting: 0900 26th April 2024
• Step 2 Commences: 13th May 2024
• Notification of Results: week commencing 24th May 2024

As per the previous promotion announcements during the year, candidates will be required to provide meaningful PDR inclusive of CPD logs with their application form, demonstrating a commitment to personal and professional development over the last 12 months and highlighting a readiness now for promotion. Commands will not support candidates who are not able to demonstrate evidence of development.

For further information please email recruiting@humberside.police.uk