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If you are aged 18-24, a graduate and claiming Universal Credit, you are eligible for all of the Kickstart job opportunities below.

All Kickstart vacancies are in partnership with West Midlands Police, a minimum of 25 hours per week for a total of six months, and pay £10.50 per hour (National Living Wage+).

Please note, successful applicants will need to clear police vetting checks before taking up a Kickstart placement with West Midlands Police.

How to apply:

To apply for any of the roles below, please email retune@bcu.ac.uk with the following information:

• Your full name
• Date of birth
• The full job title of the vacancy you are applying for (you may apply for up to 2)
• The Job Centre you are registered at
• Which University you attended

You will then receive a notification from your Job Centre with the next steps.

Please submit your application by 14th November 2021.

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• Graduate Prosecution Team Summons Officer
• Graduate Business Support Assistant - TIU
• Graduate Evidential Text Assistant
• Graduate Management Support Officer
• Graduate Offender Management Assistant
• Graduate Project Support Assistant
• Graduate FIRST (Forensics) Officer
• Graduate Physical Training Assistant
• Graduate Tactical Training Assistant - Albrighton
• Graduate Police Now Collaboration Analyst
• Graduate Training Provision Analyst
• Graduate Partnership Officer
• Graduate Transactional Officer
• Graduate Complaints Case Assistant
• Graduate Employee Relations/Wellbeing Assistant
• Graduate Recruitment Assistant
• Graduate Talent & OE Business Support Assistant
• Graduate Workforce Analyst

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Graduate Prosecution Team Summons Officer (4 Positions Available).

Coventry, CV1 2JX

As a Graduate Prosecution Team Summons Officer you will input postal requisitions for Single Justice Procedure (SJP) and Police Led Prosecutions (PLP) cases into appropriate computer systems and provide an effective and efficient administrative service to the Summons Team within the Coventry Case Management Unit. As a Summons Officer you will report directly to the Coventry Central Case Management Unit Team Leader.

In addition to inputting postal requisitions for SJP and PLP cases into computer systems, you will manually input third party transmissions into appropriate Courts Service computer applications whenever requisition issues are identified.

You will be required to record offences onto the Police National Computer (PNC) for which a period of imprisonment could be imposed, process ‘dead files’ on appropriate police systems and task police officers with ‘Not Guilty Anticipated Plea’ file-build requests. You will be responsible for inputting relevant data into the Electronic File Build (EFB) application and PLP Excel spread sheet, updating force systems with SJP and PLP case disposal information and conducting PNC checks and import relevant documents into EFB.

This placement is located within the Central Case Management Unit in Coventry.

You will need to be educated to degree level. You will be organised and methodical, with an ability to problem solve and be adaptable to change. You will have excellent IT skills with a good knowledge of MS Office including Excel and the creation and use of spreadsheets and formulas with an ability to grasp the use of a range of operational computer applications. You will possess strong communication skills, both written and oral, be a 'team player', be able to 'actively listen' and have an ‘eye for detail’.

Graduate Business Support Assistant - TIU (6 Positions Available).

Birmingham, B4 6NQ.

The Traffic Investigation Unit (TIU) is part of the Criminal Justice Services department and is responsible for Road Traffic Collision (RTC) administration and Investigation plus the Central Ticket Office (CTO).

The RTC Team are responsible for the Investigation and Case Management of all damage only slight injury and serious injury road traffic collisions (other than those occurring on the motorway network). The CTO are responsible for managing and processing speeding offences and fixed penalty notices.

Traffic Investigation Unit Graduate Business Support Assistant will provide administration support for both areas of business and will be responsible for maintaining high quality levels of service to members of the public and stakeholders.In this role you will have contact with the public and other 3rd parties by telephone and e-mail, and be trained to administer and manage the collisions reported by way of using the National Collision Recording and Sharing system.

You will administer and manage speeding offences and Penalty notices via the Pentip national computer system, manage the HORT1/2 process and administer education courses, where identified as a suitable outcome or postal charges where a Court appearance is required. You will liaise with the local Case Management Unit in relation to Court process and ongoing cases, manage archiving and filing in line with MOPI/Information services guidelines, receipt, review and action solicitors and insurance companies letters including preparation of extracts/reports.

In addition you will provide information, advice and guidance to internal and external customers including members of the public via telephone, e-mail and in writing, liaise with internal and external partners such as insurance companies, solicitors, Magistrates Court and education providers and update IP / Witnesses / Offenders with progress of cases in accordance with contact counts. On occasion you will attend court to provide evidence in relation to the administration process and create and despatch relevant correspondence as required.

The role is based at West Midlands Police Head Quarters in Birmingham city centre.

You will need to be educated to degree level, with strong IT skills and experience of entering/inputting data onto information systems. You will be detail orientated to ensure that records are recorded in a timely and accurate manner. You will have excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a diverse range of people, whilst being able to present written communications in a clear, logical and focused manner. You will also be able to multi-task in order to deliver a quality service to customers.

Graduate Evidential Text Assistant (6 Positions Available).

Birmingham, B4 6NQ. Wolverhampton, WV11 1XU. Coventry, CV1 2JX

As a Graduate Evidential Text Assistant you will support the Criminal Justice Service, Case Management Unit to accurately prepare case files, summary records, witness statements and transcripts of police interviews. You will also maintain accurate and secure documentation created within the Unit

Your role will be to prepare typed accurate, balanced and reliable summary records and verbatim transcripts of voluntary police interviews and interviews conducted under caution, in accordance with the Manual of Guidance for the preparation, processing and submission of case files.

In addition you will prepare typed witness statements and verbatim transcripts of 999 Emergency Telephone Calls. As a Graduate Evidential Text Assistant you will also maintain accurate records and ensure the security of recorded media and associated documentation contained in the Case Management Unit.

You will need to be educated to degree level. You will be organised and methodical, IT competent, have a good knowledge of MS Office including Excel and the creation and use of spreadsheets. You will also have stong audio and copy typing skills.

Graduate Management Support Officer (1 Position Available).

Birmingham, B4 6NQ

Criminal Justice Services sits at the heart of what the public expect the police to do - bringing offenders to justice. We are responsible for force custody environments, including the staff, safer detention policies and work with estates to provide the right facilities. The department is also responsible for delivery of identification bureau resources for the force, and Crown Court antecedent history.

The role of Graduate Management Support Officer will support Criminal Justice Services by providing a variety of administrative support to Team Leaders within the Case Progression, Management and Evidential Typists teams. As a Graduate Management Support Officer, you will provide general administrative support whilst demonstrating strong organisational skills, with an ability to research and interrogate data to prepare documents for review and presentation.

You will prepare emails, reports, memos and other documents and support the production of performance management and quality analysis data. You will also prepare meeting agendas, perform research for meetings, take minutes during meetings,create and maintain spreadsheets and monitor training completion.

The role requires use of a range of IT software, to produce spreadsheets, databases and presentations and the ability to support the production of delivery reports and task related checklists. You will have responsibility to open, sort and distribute emails, and other correspondence, manage diaries and schedules and resolve simple IT problems contacting the IT department where necessary.

You will need to be educated to degree level. You will have strong IT skills and competence in Microsoft Office with experience of entering/inputting data onto relevant information systems. You will be detail orientated to ensure that records and other entries are recorded in a timely and accurate manner. You will have excellent communication skills demonstrating the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a diverse range of people whilst ensuring that written communication is presented in a clear, logical and focused manner. You will also have the ability to multi-task to deliver a quality service to customers.

Graduate Offender Management Assistant (1 Position Available).

Dudley, DY5 3DH

As a Graduate Offender Management Assistant you will provide an efficient administration and technical service to include the maintenance of systems and processes; performance management and the enhancement of partnership working.

With support and appropriate training, you will disseminate and allocate information linked to offenders including End of Custody Licence, Electronic Monitoring, Warrants, European Arrest Warrants, J Track, Central email accounts, Prisoner Intel Notification System, Corvus, Unlawfully at large, Breach of Drug Intervention Programme and Restriction On Bail.

You will also support and offer guidance to the Local Policing Unit Offender Management Units and contribute to the required Performance Management Framework. You will become fully conversant with the relevant IT systems and update them accordingly and research and scope duplicate records and merge duplicate nominal records on all systems. You will also promote and support the corporate Force rollout of Integrated Offender Management and support the surrounding policy and procedure.

As part of the role you will gain a full understanding and working knowledge of all Intergrated Offender Management cohorts including MAPPA (Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements) and DYO (Deter Young Offenders) and fully research all forthcoming prison releases and Release on Temporary Licence (ROTL's) and prepare a response regarding their risk.

A key element of the role is for the post holder to enhance and develop collaborative partnership with statutory partners including Probation, HMCS, Prison Services. You will process and co-ordinate curfew checks, on the CORVUS system, prioritising risk and harm. In addition you will be trained to use ans check Libra and Xhibit systems for timely information on court cases for high risk offenders.Where directed, you will arrange Prison Visits for Offender Manager police officers, and prepare additional licence conditions prior to release.

You must have a degree in Criminology, Psychology or Health & Social Care. You will be organised and methodical with strong communication skills, and be IT competent, having a proficiency in MS Office. You will have an ability to learn and effectively use a range of police IT systems and work effectively with datasets. In addition, you will be a team player who has an ‘eye for detail’.

Graduate Project Support Assistant (5 Positions Available).

Birmingham, B21 9BT. Birmingham, B30 1QX.

As part of a Corporate Asset Management Estates Project, the Project Support Assistant will work as part of a team to reduce the storage footprint across the force and support the rationalisation and centralisation of all assets from police buildings into the Centre of Excellence. The role will also contribute to the creation of an efficient fully documented storage capability that includes all force records, detained property and Tapes.

The role will include the practical weeding of records at the highest level, destroying records in accordance with legislation and guidance and recording what is kept in a fashion that permits efficient retrieval in future, including a note of the next MoPI review date. You will work as part of a collaborative, goal orientated team to identify and destroy detained property that is no longer required, replace physical items with images where possible and record what is destroyed. Working both in the relevant service delivery area and as one wider Enabling Services team you will assist in the provision of first class service delivery, ensuring that a positive customer experience is at the centre of the service delivered. You will also actively participate in meetings and make a valued contribution.

You may be required to work outside of standard office hours and to work flexibly dependent upon prevailing workloads and priorities. The placements are based in Birmingham at Handsworth and Bournville Lane Police Stations. There is the potential in the new year for the working location to change to Sandwell however this would be discussed in advance.

You will need to be educated to degree level. You will be organised and methodical and possess excellent IT skills, having strong knowledge and use of MS Office. You will also be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and able to build good working relationships with people. As a goal orientated self starter, you will be able to work to tight deadlines and deliver results in a pressurised environment. You will need to have a team player approach, with an ability to work well independently whilst having an ‘eye for detail’.

Graduate FIRST (Forensics) Officer (2 Positions Available).

Birmingham, B8 2RX.

The FIRST Team (Forensic Investigation, Resource Submissions Team) provides a consistent and timely 24/7 service from the forensic centre, ensuring the best value forensic submissions and outcomes and effective deployment of forensic resources delivered to West Midlands Police and our customers.

The FIRST Team offers an opportunity for a Forensics graduate to assist with the daily running of the function. Activities will include supporting the front desk & reception function receipting forensic evidence into the FIRST Team and having regular contact with West Midlands Police staff and officers, external agencies and other forces. Ensuring that all forensic submissions are delivered in accordance with force policy and standard operating procedures and are supported by the correct documentation whilst creating a clear audit trail for all evidence as it transits through to internal and external suppliers.

Your key responsibilities as a Graduate FIRST Forensics Officer would be to maintain a secure office environment, book in uniform and other delivered goods into the building, maintain continuity of Exhibits entering and leaving the building using case management system (Socrates), problem solve and be able to approach tasks in a methodical and precise way and shadow and assist staff with day to day administration tasks. You will be conversant with Windows operating systems and other emerging technologies and have an understanding of ISO 17025 standard and complete training folder as appropriate, as detailed within SOPS.

You must have a Forensics degree or have significant evidence of knowledge/understanding of forensic principles, knowledge/appreciation of accreditation, have an interest in the investigative process and understand evidence continuity. You will have good communication skills, a good level of written and spoken English, be reliable with good time-keeping ability, able to work independently or as part of a team and have attention to detail with good observational skills.You will also possess good administration skills and IT skills.

Graduate Physical Training Assistant (1 Position Available).

Birmingham, B5 7RN

West Midlands Police Organisation Development & Learning department are seeking creative training methods to be more inclusive to our workforce. As a Graduate Physical Training Assistant you will be able to assist and influence in devising new approaches to delivering learning to wider audiences through a variety of means, using technological and interactive methods where possible.

As a Graduate Physical Training Assistant within the physical training department, you will work alongside physical training colleagues to develop your learning and development knowledge and build relationships with partners and communities. You will gain skills and experience to assist you in researching, designing and delivering learning and development programmes. By joining the team, you will have an exciting role in influencing and supporting our recruitment strategy, with a particular focus on increasing diversity. You will have first-hand influence on new recruits joining WMP, as well as developing existing officers and staff members within core and specialist operational arenas.

Applicants will need a passion for physical training, and will need to come armed with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. In return you will gain experience of delivering our first class training programmes which include Personal Safety training, First Aid, Method of Entry, Health and Safety, Pedal Cycling training and other courses. This is a non-operational policing role, but opportunities may arise for a suitable candidate to work in support of operational policing.

For this role you will need to be physically fit and capable of passing the Police Job Related Fitness Test to Level 6:3 (multi-stage 15 metre bleep test). Due to the demands of the role and nature of the training, this post may not be suitable for candidates with some physical restrictions

You will need to be educated to degree level. You will need a good knowledge of Diversity and Inclusion issues including legislation, and an interest in training and education. You will have experience of using IT systems including windows based technology. You will have effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to manage your own workload, be able to prioritise and take initiative to resolve problems. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and manage effective working relationships. You will also be physically fit.

Graduate Tactical Training Assistant - Albrighton (1 Position Available).

Albrighton, WV7 3EZ.

West Midlands Police Operational Learning & Development Team are offering the opportunity for a highly motivated and talented graduate to join the Midland Regional Tactical Training team as a Graduate Tactical Training Assistant. You will work alongside tactical training officers, assisting in the design and delivery of all courses at the centre, including Public Order, Taser, and CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear).

The centre is situated near Albrighton in Shropshire and the team delivers a range of courses to police officers and staff from West Midlands, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and West Mercia Police Forces. In addition, the centre is licensed to deliver College of Policing courses which attract candidates from across the UK and abroad. Reporting to the Training Supervisor on site, you will assist in the design and delivery of training programmes across a range of subjects which support the organisational and operational requirements of the region. You will also have the opportunity to develop relationships with colleagues, partners and community groups with a view to enhancing the diversity of the team.

You will assist in the preparation and delivery of lessons, incorporating the required risk assessments and safety briefs, use IT and associated equipment for the preparation and presentation of training and recruitment material and update course records and complete other administrative tasks. You will also influence and support the team recruitment strategy, with a focus on diversity and participate in the general upkeep and maintenance of the centre and training facilities, examining the same to ensure they are clean, safe and Health and Safety compliant.

The role is primarily based at the Midland Region Tactical Training Centre, where flexibility will be required as you will need to travel to deliver training, attend meetings, forums, workshops etc.across the region, but there is no expectation to use your own vehicle. Travelling expenses are paid in accordance with Force policy.

For this role you will need to be physically fit and capable of passing the Police Job Related Fitness Test to Level 6:3 (multi-stage 15 metre bleep test). The post involves working outdoors during inclement weather. Due to the demands of the role and nature of the training, this post is unsuitable for candidates with certain physical restrictions.

You will need to be educated to degree level. You will have strong written, verbal and IT skills to ensure clear, accurate and effective recording and sharing of information. You will possess good inter-personal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective internal and external working relationships. In addition, you will have the ability to manage your own workload, work unsupervised where necessary and have the ability to work effectively as part of a small team. You must also be physically fit.

Graduate Police Now Collaboration Analyst (1 Position Available).

Birmingham, B5 7RD.

As a Graduate Police Now Collaboration Analyst you will be working with West Midlands Police Learning & Development Team to understand the impact of the 'Police Now' national project on our force.

You will be working with the team to analyse the provision of Police Now officers and how West Midlands Police places them within the organisation to maximise any current and future benefits from such a collaborative partnership.

The Graduate Police Now Collaboration Analyst will assess the collaborative partnership with an external provider of constables and analyse the partnership arrangements currently in place. Police Now works with many forces to provide programmes and entry schemes into Policing in line with College of Policing guidelines. West Midlands Police would like to understand the value of this collaboration and evaluate the performance of officers in the short, medium and long term. The individual will be asked to analyse what we ask of Police Now officers on joining WMP and what they contribute during the probationary period and further into the career they go on to have. It is believed Police Now provide officers of a higher academic level with potential to be leaders of the future. WMP needs to understand how we are maximising the potential of this collaboration.

In this role the Analyst will be required to engage with previous, current and future cohorts of Police Now officers to understand the journey they are on compared to other entry routes within WMP and policing generally.

You will understand if the learning journey is in line with the agreed contract between WMP and Police Now and analyse the capabilities of officers from Police Now compared to other entry routes being run by WMP. You will report on possible options to make maximum use of the officers skills, training and potential in the future and provide a report to WMP on options for the future to make maximum use from all Police Now programmes and the collaboration work being undertaken.

You will need to be educated to degree level. You will have excellent analytical skills and ability, along with an enquiring mind. You will have strong communication skills and a high level of emotional awareness. You will posses excellent IT skills with an aptitude for the use of excel and PowerPoint. You will also have an awareness or knowledge of public service functions and service delivery and an interest in collaboration activity within public services.

Graduate Training Provision Analyst (1 Position Available).

Birmingham, B5 7RD.

Within the Leraning and Development department at West Midlands Police, the Graduate Training Provision Analyst will support a project to understand the volume of training delivered from all areas of Learning and Development locations. The project will also critically analyse the value of the training plan compared to outcomes of successfully trained staff. In addition, the project will identify leaner processes to gain full advantage of course provision which will include virtual and remote learning and course amalgamation options.

As part of the project you will critically analyse the current training plan methodology of the Learning & Development Department and identify the value from the current process in terms of success, whilst considering options to create a leaner more efficient process in future. To complete the project you will engage with staff within Learning and Development teams to understand what is currently in place and what value that offers, then evaluate current practices and results. You will review options for developing a leaner process with added value in terms of success, productivity and financial benefit and design future processes for course delivery to include virtual, remote and combined training options..

You will need to be educated to degree level. You will have strong analytical skills, being able to understand training plans, course allocation methods and value for money training options. You will have good communication skills along with significant IT skills including knowledge of powerpoint and excel. You will have an awareness of public service functions and service delivery and an interest in and knowledge of virtual training options including remote learning and combined courses.

Graduate Partnership Officer (3 Positions Available).

Solihull, B91 3QL. Birmingham, B11 4AE.

The role is very diverse working with communities and partners across schools, licensing, communications, young people, health, diversionary partners and supporting front line neighbourhood policing teams. Whilst office based, the role is very direct in the support of front line policing. There is also a requirement for the Graduate Partnerships Officer to compile reports, review areas of business and conduct analysis.

With training and support the Graduate Partnerships Officer will support their team to work locally to prevent crime and Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and to manage demand via a number of proactive and preventative interventions. You will connect with and build community relationships and work with colleagues to develop measures to 'prevent harm' at the earliest opportunity.

Working with colleagues in the local Neighbourhood Partnerships Team, the Graduate Partnership Officer will help to reduce the demand on West Midlands Police by putting in place problem solving measures to help reduce future problems within the local community. This will include working to prevent criminals reoffending with the help of consistent offender management plans and working more effectively with partners, around early intervention to reduce crime.

Part of this role is to support Partnership Team colleagues to increase public confidence in West Midlands Police by understanding and responding to public needs and by activating citizens and mobilising partners to tackle local concerns - because cared for places are safer spaces.

You will need to be educated to degree level. You will be organised and methodical, IT competent, with a good knowledge and use of MS Office. You will possess strong communication skills, both written and oral, have excellent knowledge of spreadsheets including their creation and use, including formulas. Be able to work effectively with partner organisations and be a 'team player'. You will have an ‘eye for detail’ and an interest and flair for working with local communities, including schools and other educational providers.

Graduate Transactional Officer (8 Positions Available).

Birmingham, B4 6NQ.

As a Graduate Transactional Officer with our Shared Services division, you will work in either Duty Management, Payroll, Digital Services or Purchase to Pay, where you will assist in the provision of a first class, multi-channel, customer focused, transactional business support service.

You will be developed across all areas within the role which will include policies, processes, systems, service level agreements and performance targets, to ensure that the customer experience is at the centre of the service delivered and that all transactions and services are delivered right first time, on time and in the simplest way.

You will need to be educated to degree level. You will have the ability to work in a transactional or customer service delivery environment and effectively deal with customers. Have a clear idea of what excellent service delivery looks and feels like and the ability to follow set processes, procedures and policies. You will be able to work to tight deadlines, be a clear communicator with good communication skills both verbal and written and be able to develop good working relationships. You'll be goal orientated, achieve outcomes, energetic, passionate and enthusiastic with strong IT/Microsoft Office skills.

Graduate Complaints Case Assistant (1 Position Available).

Birmingham, B4 6NQ.

Based within the Professional Standards Department at West Midlands Police, the Graduate Complaints Case Assistant will work as part of a team to resolve any expression of dissatisfaction with a police force which is expressed (whether in writing or otherwise) by or on behalf of a member of the public.

In this role you will aim to promote and improve public trust and confidence in policing, by resolving complaints swiftly and at the appropriate ethical level, focusing on recovery of service rather than prolonged punitive processes. The Graduate Complaints Case Assistant will enhance public and staff experience of Professional Standards Department investigations, by providing all parties involved with a voice and by displaying trustworthy motives.

After training and support you will correctly assess complaints, conduct and other matters in accordance with legislation, guidance and organisational values. You will fact find and research complaints and conduct matters in a proportionate manner in order to establish the most appropriate ethical level of response, being guided by the force vision and values and the Code of Ethics regarding all decisions to resolve dissatisfaction.

You will communicate with the complainant to manage expectations and discuss options for resolution, whilst maintaining an understanding of legislation, policies and procedures in order to fairly measure staff performance against these standards. You will deal with telephone enquiries or personal visits by members of the public or other agencies, taking responsibility to seek to resolve at the earliest opportunity the issues raised.

In addition you will assist the Investigating Officer in the investigation of Complaints, Conduct, Death and Serious Injury incidents and miscellaneous matters, to secure and preserve evidence and provide appropriate care for victims, witnesses, complainants, police officers and police staff in relation to their relevant role in an investigation.

You will need to be educated to degree level. You will be experienced and competent in Microsoft packages, work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders, be emotionally aware with an ability to work effectively with a range of people. You will have strong decision making ability and possess excellent problem solving skills. You will demonstrate strong analytical skills, effectively handle sensitive and condidential information, be organised and accurate with an ‘eye for detail’. You will have a commitment to provide excellent customer service and be a team player.

Graduate Employee Relations/Wellbeing Assistant (2 Positions Available).

Birmingham, B4 6NQ.

The Graduate Employee Relations/Wellbeing Assistant role will work closely with the HR Advisory Team and Employee Relations Manager, to support the delivery of the Force Employee Relations Strategy, and will also support the Wellbeing Manager to deliver the Force Wellbeing Strategy.

You will support the day to day delivery of the full range of employee relations matters, including attendance, grievance, disciplinary, along with change management programmes within the Force. You will produce data insights and regular reporting on grievance and legal cases, using Excel and PowerPoint. You will also contribute to the development of Force wide people policies, having opportunity to work with Trade Union and Police Federation colleagues.

You will work closely with the Wellbeing Manager, supporting the delivery of the West Midlands Police Force Wellbeing Strategy. You will support the day to day delivery of the wellbeing services, including Force Wellbeing events, and will support the development and maintenance of our digital platform and communication strategy. There will be opportunity to be involved in many aspects of the teams work such as stakeholder engagement, delivery of training sessions and collaboration with wider teams across West Midlands Police (WMP).

An induction and local guidance will be provided on day 1 of the placement when workload and actions will be reviewed to provide a clearer list of all activities which will be covered during the placement. There is a requirement to work flexibly at all times with due regard to prevailing workloads and priorities. You will have the opportunity to learn new skills that are transferable and will enhance your employability and engage with a wide range of stakeholders in a variety of different roles.

We have a commitment to support your personal development and you will have exposure to a wide range of future potential job opportunities.

You will need to be educated to degree level. You will be experienced and competent in Microsoft packages, work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders, be emotionally aware with an ability to work effectively with a range of people. You will be able to take ownership for HR related activities and/ or projects and possess excellent problem solving skills. You will demonstrate effective analytical skills, strive to be a service improver and be organised and accurate with an ‘eye for detail’. You will have a commitment to provide excellent customer service and be a team player.

Graduate Recruitment Assistant (2 Positions Available).

Birmingham, B4 6NQ.

As a Graduate Recruitment Assistant, within the WMP Recruitment Team, you will provide an efficient and effective clerical and administrative support service, ensuring the customer experience is at the centre of the services delivered in Recruitment, Selection/Assessment or Offer Management & On-Boarding Recruitment.

You will need to be educated to degree level. You will have administrative experience, the ability to use Microsoft applications and applicant tracking systems and experience in a target driven, fast paced environment. You will have the ability to understand pre-employment checks, have a positive attitude and be pro-active. You will be organised and able to prioritise with good written and verbal communication skills. In addition you should possess good levels of accuracy and attention to detail, be confident in working in a team and independently and learn processess/systems quickly.

Graduate Talent & OE Business Support Assistant (1 Position Available).

Birmingham, B4 6NQ.

The Graduate Talent & Organisational Effectiveness Business Support Assistant role is an integral part of the Talent and Organisational Effectiveness team within the People and Organisational Development Department, where you will work with the team to deliver force wide initiatives linked to Performance Management, Talent and Engagement. Here you will produce data insights and regular reporting to be shared with senior leaders using Excel and PowerPoint and create communication and engagement materials for force wide distribution. There will also be opportunities to be involved in many other aspects such as stakeholder engagement, delivery of training sessions and collaboration with wider teams across WMP.

You will support the performance manager in delivering the annual appraisal cycle known as 'WMP Conversations' where you will be involved in the development of training and guidance materials to support open, quality conversations and a coaching approach, using PowerPoint, Publisher and Word. You will also undertake best practice research on performance management and present findings on latest thinking and create and own project plans for key annual processes.

Working with the talent manager you will support the delivery of the talent management strategy by supporting the design and delivery of guidance tools for talent programmes. You will also attend meetings on behalf of the talent manager internally and externally to gain and share talent information and best practice. In addition you will support with career pathways, succession planning and critical roles identification, design and implementation.

You will support the employee engagement manager in delivering the employee engagement strategy. This will include planning and developing surveys and data insight materials to benchmark levels of engagement across WMP, developing communication plans and writing engaging copy to share progress against engagement priorities and encourage feedback and collaboration from colleagues

You will need to be educated to degree level. You will be organised and methodical, IT competent and have a good knowledge of MS Office applications. You will possess strong communication skills, both written and oral, be able to work effectively as a team player and be resilient. You will be self motivated, have an ‘eye for detail,’ be creative and innovative with an inquisitive mindset.

Graduate Workforce Analyst (2 Positions Available).

Birmingham, B4 6NQ

The Graduate Workforce Analyst will provide support and capacity to the Workforce Planning and Reporting Team, where responsibilities will include:

Based in the Work Force Planning and Reporting Team, you will provide administrative services to operational police officers and police staff across the West Midlands Police Force. Reporting to the Lead Analyst the role will provide an opportunity for you to utilise and develop your data and statistical analysis skills and learn how this information is used to support HR decisions and activity. Working closely to support HR Business Partners will also provide an insight into the HR processes and management of a large public sector organisation.

Main duties will include the collation and recording of performance data and statistical information, maintenance of appropriate systems and procedures in accordance with force policy and the data protection act (GDPR) and to assist with data quality of all People data through audit, inspection and , identification of issues and solutions

You will also provide appropriate information to internal colleagues and external stakeholders, actively participate in meetings and carry out research for projects and prepare necessary reports. In addition you will carry out basic interpretation of data/test results and present findings accurately, and also maintain relevant databases, spreadsheets and filing systems to ensure accurate and up to date data is available.

You will need to be educated to degree level. You will need to be organised and methodical and possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal. You will have excellent IT skills, having a proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and be able to work effectively with large datasets. You will have a team player approach but be able to work well independently whilst having an ‘eye for detail’.