SYP - Performance Development Assistant - November 2022

Carbrook, Sheffield
£21,432 - £23,100
Temporary

Role:                     Performance Development Assistant

Department:      Performance & Governance

Location:             Carbrook, Sheffield

Salary:                  £21,432 - £23,100

Hours:                   37 hours per week

Contract Type: Temporary until 21/08/23

 

Role Purpose:

The role provides an opportunity to support work within the Performance and Governance department at the force’s headquarters. The key role involves carrying out regular horizon scanning and research, maintaining the policy platform for the organisation, and assisting the Research and Policy Officer in supporting the evidence-based learning for South Yorkshire Police. A willingness to undertake a range of administrative duties to support the work of the team will also be expected.

The temporary post will primarily suit a self-motivated team player who is interested in developing an understanding of the policing service, and keen to support organisational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out environment scanning collating news relating to police work, good practice and research.
  • Publish new and existing policies and procedural instructions internally and externally.
  • Maintain a policy tracker database, and a number of intranet site pages.
  • Provide administration support to the Evidence Based Policing research group.
  • Liaise with colleagues across the force to support internal and external audit processes.
  • Carry out quality assurance work of police standards and procedures.
  • Provide administrative support in the preparation of presentations / performance documents / reports as required.
  • Respond to incoming enquiries.
  • Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post.

 

Skills and experience:

For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position, please refer to the attached role profile.

Benefits:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Flexible and hybrid working
  • Generous ‘family’ leave
  • Voluntary CPD Events for all staff to allow continuous development
  • Mentoring & Coaching Scheme
  • Paid Professional Subscriptions when relevant to role
  • Access to a range of occupational health facilities
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Employee assistance service (accessible 24/7)
  • Additional benefits for Westfield Health members
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Sports and Social Club

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity.  A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

The Force is currently reviewing the Appearance and Standards Policy, with particular focus to Tattoos.  All visible tattoos will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, pending consultation of the Policy review.  Until such time, please do not be discouraged from applying to the Force as any visible tattoos will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.  Any tattoo which could be deemed inappropriate, or cause offence will not be accepted.  If you have tattoos, you will need to make a declaration at the time of application.

South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values:

Please find attached information sheet on South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values. The force has a particular focus on three areas, Fairness, Integrity and Trust. Under each of these three headings there are key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Closing Date:

Thursday 15 December 2022 at 23:55

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Talent Acquisition Manager and the Line Manager for the role.

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please contact Zoe Clarkson on 0114 219 6905.  Please do not contact this number for an application form.

Further Information:

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Diversity & Inclusion:

South Yorkshire Police welcomes applications from under-represented communities.  For further information on diversity and inclusion within South Yorkshire Police, please visit the diversity and inclusion page:

https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/sign-up/join-team-syp/diversity-in-the-force/

If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.

Note to candidates:

Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage, the relevant internal or external pre-employment checks are required.  These include vetting clearance or review, prior to being appointed to the new role and start date being agreed.

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