Constables on Promotion to Sergeant - 1894205, - Ref:1894205

Constables on Promotion to Sergeant

Location: Force wide

Applications are invited from Greater Manchester Police officers and officers seeking transfer on promotion to Sergeant from their current force.

About the role

Successful candidates will support us in ensuring our significant improvements are lasting. They will:

• Supervise a team, managing wellbeing, welfare and development to enable an effective policing service.
• Advise and guide team members to ensure the best possible outcomes in line with policy and legislation.
• Manage the performance of the team, implementing effective strategies for continuous improvement and adherence to professional standard.
• Work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to progress policing and community objectives.

Eligibility Criteria

Please do not apply unless you meet the eligibility criteria below.

Applicants must:

• have the support of their Superintendent or Police Staff equivalent (including applicants from other forces).
• have a valid pass in the Sergeant’s Legal Knowledge Exam or OSPRE Part 1 & 2 Exams.
• have a good record of attendance, meeting force targets.
• not be subject to any written improvement notices issued under the Police Performance Regs (2020).
• not be subject to a live final written warning, written warning or extended written warning under the Police Conduct Regs (2020)
• be in a current PDR cycle on the PDR For All 365 App (GMP Officers only)
• have completed all criteria outlined in the Readiness Record (GMP Officers only)
• have current PPST and first aid training or be booked onto the course
• Attended (or be booked onto) the Sgt Gateway Module (GMP-NL-M-103). This must be completed by the date of your posting. You can book on the course via your RMU (GMP Officers only)


Application Process

Complete the attached registration form and return to promotions@gmp.police.uk no later than 2359 hours Sunday 11th October 2026. Applicants from GMP must also submit their Readiness Record, which must be dated within the last 12 months and signed off by their current supervision and Superintendent.

Applicants external to GMP should also click on ‘Apply’ below to register their details and provide a supporting statement (150 words) why they want to work in GMP.

Supported applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be invited to attend a board, comprising an interview and presentation on a date between 4th November and 22nd December.

If you wish to apply for reasonable adjustment or accommodations during the board, please do not hesitate to contact the Promotions Team at Assessment.Support@gmp.police.uk or on 0161 8563205/0573.

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Promotions Team at promotions@gmp.police.uk

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