The Development Advisors:

• support the career development of superintending ranks and police staff equivalents, chief officers and Executive Team members
• assess individual development needs, enable clients to produce a Personal/Professional Development Plan (PDP) and advise on their development of leadership competencies
• provide support for clients in the pursuit of the development outcomes identified in their PDP to enhance their opportunity for lateral or vertical progression
• provide individual client support for around 2-3 years (Level Two only)
• encourage clients to maximise the learning benefits of both senior and chief officer development programmes
• provide a service to clients that is in harmony with the requirements of their own force
• support Chief Constables in the development of their senior leaders
• assist the Scottish police service to develop and maintain resilience in its leadership capability, by equipping individuals to take on the most demanding leadership roles
• support the ACPOS Equality and Diversity Strategy by assisting in the development of under-represented groups
• combine their experience of working within the police service with a wide range of experience and knowledge gained from out with the police service.

The Development Advisors will visit you at your force, or any other mutually convenient location.