PS/274/H Apprentice, Information Governance Office

Information Compliance Office is based at Letchworth and deals with Information Management, encompassing Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts for the Constabulary. The ICO team also acts as they main point of contact from both internal and external custoners should they require guidance or advice on data protection or Freedom of Information issues. The team is made up of Business Support Assistants, Business Support Officesr, Information Compliance Manager and Data Protection Officer. The team liaises with Members of the Public, County Councils, Insurance Companies and other third party organisations as well as officers and staff within the organisation.

For the purposes of the application you will be expected to provide evidence against the four personal qualities below and the entry requirements:
• Service Delivery
• Professionalism
• Decision Making
• Working with Others

There is a word count limit of 500 words per section. You will be expected to provide evidence against these personal qualities and the entry requirements stipulated in the role profile.

Please note, if you are shortlisted your details will be passed to North Herts College so that you can attend a pre-select session. If you are successful at pre-select stage, you will be invited for an interview at Hertfordshire Constabulary.

You will be assisted and supported with these responsibilities by your line manager, but you will have contact every day with staff and officers at all levels within the Constabulary, as well as people outside the organisation.

This apprenticeship is for a one year fixed term contract. In the last 12 months, approximately 100% of our apprentices went on to gain a permanent position within Hertfordshire Constabulary. Please note there is no guarantee of a permanent position. We are a large organisation and employment opportunities may develop towards the end of your apprenticeship for which you would need to apply through our normal procedures once you have completed your probationary period. We believe that the experience you will gain throughout your apprenticeship will significantly enhance your ability to find employment inside or outside our organisation.

A £500 taxable bonus is payable on completion of your apprenticeship subject to
• Satisfactory performance and attendance
• Completion of the NVQ, including ERR Workbook, Technical Certificate and Guided Learning Hours, PLUS Functional Skills Level 2 ICT, Maths and English
We encourage our apprentices to undertake some voluntary work within Hertfordshire. This could be with Hertfordshire Constabulary if you are over 18, or with another Hertfordshire organisation, such as a charity.
Successful candidates will be subject to security clearance, the receipt of satisfactory references, and being passed medically fit by our Occupational Health and Welfare Unit to undertake the work.

Please be aware that if you are 24+ or hold a degree you will have to fund the NVQ element of the apprenticeship yourself.

For further information about the scheme please email hrenquiries@herts.pnn.police.uk

All applications are welcome and must be received by the closing date