HR Coordinator

Job summary

We’re the professional body for the police service in England and Wales. We work with everyone in policing to set standards, to share knowledge and good practice and to support the development of police officers and staff. Our mission is to drive a consistent approach across policing where the public and the service expect it, to boost professionalism and to improve leadership at every level. We are uniquely placed to work both with national policing organisations and local forces to support frontline officers, staff and volunteers in their day-to-day roles.

We offer a supportive and inclusive environment. Our flexible-working policy, employee wellbeing support, family friendly policies and status as a disability confident leader means everyone can bring their whole self to work.

The Talent Acquisition and Inclusion (TAI) Team brings together recruitment and diversity and inclusion to champion fair hiring and support colleagues throughout their time at the College. We sit within Human Resources and work across the organisation to create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We’re a team of seven, including four HR Coordinators, and while small in size. We’re collaborative, inclusive and always looking for ways to improve. We value openness, innovation and learning, and we support each other to do our best work.

Professional development is important to us. This HR Coordinator role includes the opportunity to pursue a CIPD apprenticeship once established in role, minimum 12 months, with time and support to help you succeed.

We work flexibly and autonomously, while staying closely connected to each other and the wider Human Resources team. Our team values ideas, encourages discussion and celebrates progress together.

College staff are classed as Public Servants and we are not eligible to participate in the Civil Service transfer process, therefore while successful candidates can transfer in on their existing terms and conditions, any subsequent transfer out of the College to the Civil Service cannot be guaranteed on existing terms and conditions and new starter/modernised terms may apply.

Vetting

The role requires vetting level NPPV3/SC and if you are successful at interview you will be required to undertake pre-employment security checks. You will be sent a security questionnaire which must be accessed within 24 hours.

These checks can take up to 10 weeks. You will only be offered a start date after the checks have been completed. If the outcome of these checks is unsatisfactory, your recommendation for employment will be withdrawn.

Job description

This post is a homeworking post, and could be based at site in either Ryton, Harperley. Hybrid working opportunities can also be discussed prior to you taking up your post. It is also available as a designated homeworking role.

Applications for this role are welcomed from internal and external candidates - This post is open to applicants who can meet the College’s nationality, UK residency and vetting requirements.

The successful candidate will support the TAI Team across recruitment, vetting, inclusion and general HR administration. As the first point of contact for initial enquiries, the HR Coordinator plays a key role in guiding candidates through the recruitment journey, helping to embed continuous improvement in our recruitment and inclusion practices.

This role supports the full recruitment cycle, including selection, onboarding and vetting processes, ensuring that our workforce has the appropriate clearance to carry out their roles. You’ll help deliver a candidate experience that is professional, efficient and welcoming. There are also opportunities to contribute to wider People and OD projects, helping to build knowledge across the employee lifecycle.

Person specification

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Manage and improve an inclusive candidate attraction process for internal and external recruitment
• Manage and improve a fair and open candidate selection process, ensuring panel members provide interview notes and feedback, and confirming job offers
• Manage and improve the onboarding process including gathering references and other pre-employment checks.
• Manage the vetting applications for new and existing staff, responding to queries, in liaison with the vetting provider.
• Engage in cross People and OD and College initiatives in support of our work on inclusion.

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Interest in continuous improvement, helping develop recruitment expertise, with demonstrable organisational ability, working methodically with attention to detail.
• Experience of managing a wide variety of activities, multi-tasking and delivering to tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with customer-focused attitude and manner.
• Curiosity and problem-solving skills to resolve issues and find information.
• Essential criteria – experience of Civil Service Jobs

Please see the attached job description which contains full details of the role.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Experience using OLEEO vX Civil Service ATR system
• Experience of recruiting using the Civil Service Recruitment Principles

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £26,110, College of Policing contributes £7,564 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

The College is a great place to work. We're passionate about our people and offer a wide range of benefits, including (but not limited to):

• Defined benefit pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
• Up to 31.5 days holiday (this is in addition to 8 public holidays and 1 privilege day)
• Continued professional development and structured career paths
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexi-time (for certain grades)
• Benenden Healthcare
• National Dental Plan
• Discounts for on-line shopping
• Free employee support line
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Rewards and recognition scheme
• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• An environment with flexible working options.
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• We also have a number of thriving staff networks that provide the opportunity for advice, support and to drive change. A place to get your voice heard, share experiences and challenge our working practices to ensure equality of opportunity for all.
• For more information about our benefits and staff networks, visit What we offer as an employer , College of Policing

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

Vacancy reference: 7105

Interview dates: WC 30 March

Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the recruitment process, will be given priority over other applicants.

This role is available as a permanent appointment

How to apply and contact information:

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail please contact Jo Smith (Jo.Smith@college.police.uk), Talent Acquisition and Inclusion Lead.

An initial sift based on the CV lead may be held if a large number of applications are received. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview.

The closing date for this vacancy is 24 March 2026, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Jo Smith
• Email : jo.smith@college.police.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@college.police.uk

Attachments

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