Northumbria Police

We recognise and appreciate that every individual is different, and want to ensure our workforce is comfortable bringing their true selves to work. We are committed to creating a workplace where everybody feels valued and works together as one Force, to deliver an outstanding service aligned to the needs of the communities we serve.

Our support associations provide colleagues with a forum to come together, to share ideas, raise awareness of challenges and receive confidential support. Current associations include: Christian Police Association, Family Support Network, LGBT+ Association, Men’s Support Network, Ethnic Minority Association, Women’s Network and accessABILITY, our disabled network. Support associations are just one of the many reasons you should choose #teamnp for your next career.

As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, we’re committed to removing barriers to disabled people joining TeamNP. At interview stage we may be able to provide interview questions in advance or adjust from a competency based interview to a practical one. Once you’re part of TeamNP you’ll have access to trained dyslexia assessors, a wellbeing passport to encourage conversations with your manager about your physical and mental health, as well as the resources of an award-winning neurodiversity team and much more.

The Board ensures the National Code of Ethics is embedded throughout the organisation by providing a forum to discuss ethical dilemmas. Membership of this group includes people from across the workforce and independent external members from a range of diverse backgrounds.

As a member of Northumbria Police, we recognise that you may face confrontation and aggression in your role, particularly on the front line. Being assaulted is not something you should accept as ‘part of the job’ which is why we have Operation Hampshire to support you both emotionally and physically.

You’ll have a starting allowance of 26 days annual leave, rising to 30 days depending on your length of service. You will also be entitled to 8-11 public holidays each year.

We understand the demands of modern lifestyles and aim to accommodate your other commitments with options such as flexi-time, reduced or compressed hours and job sharing. Generous pension contribution We offer up to a 16% employer contribution for police staff staff on a Local Government Pension Scheme.

We are committed to helping you develop in your role to take your career in any direction. You will have access to resources such as mentoring programmes, leadership training, in-house soft skill development and more.

Join a variety of internal support associations helping us create an inclusive, welcoming culture including the: Ethnic Minority Association, LGBTQ+ Association, Men’s Support Network, and more. Religious and cultural needs We have several faith rooms that offer opportunities for quiet prayer and reflection. You can choose to re-allocate Christian bank holidays to alternative religious dates or adjust breaks to accommodate religious needs.

Benefit from up to 6 months paid maternity leave and up to 15 months leave. You’ll be entitled for paid time off for ante-natal appointments, and 10 paid keep in touch days before you return.

Regardless of your length of service and hours worked, you’ll be entitled to up to 52 weeks adoption leave. You’re entitled whatever the age of your child, and you may be entitled to paid leave based on your length of service.

For fathers and designated co-parents of children, through birth or adoption, we offer up to two weeks paid paternity leave. You’ll be entitled to unpaid time off to accompany ante-natal appointments.

Eligible parents can get up to £2,000 per child per year. For every £8 you pay, the Government will pay £2 towards costs. This is for certain approved childcare.

Staff members with over one year’s continuous service are entitled to up to 18 weeks unpaid leave for each child and adopted child, up to their 18th birthday.

Unforeseen and sudden emergencies can happen. You will be entitled to the provision of a reasonable amount of paid or unpaid time off during working hours in this event.

You may be entitled to paid compassionate, bereavement and terminal illness leave provisions. These are intended to support staff members during difficult circumstances.

Our EAP gives you and your immediate family 24/7 access to a team of trained wellbeing and counselling advisers. The support they offer is confidential, independent and unbiased, and covers both personal and professional issues.

Enabling you to perform at your best by managing your health. Provided by Optima, these services can support if you’ve suffered an illness or injury or are returning to work following a period of sickness.

From boxing to basketball, there are plenty of teams and clubs for you to join in the thriving sports scene. And, you’ll also get access to the NP gyms located at a number of our stations.

You’ll have the opportunity to hire a bicycle from us to cycle to work – the cost of which can be deducted from your monthly gross pay.

As a member of staff, you may be eligible to receive vouchers entitling you to a free eye test and glasses at a reduced cost.

We have invested in a flu voucher scheme which entitles all staff to benefit from a free flu jab – protecting you and your family.

By making a monthly donation, the PTC can support you during difficult times providing treatment and support, including intensive, police-specific, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, for injured and ill Police Officers, Police Staff and Retired Officers.