Development Advisors

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.