Attachment Opportunity
Become a Syndicate Lead
Help train the next generation of neighbourhood police officers and detectives.
We are now recruiting for Syndicate Leads for our March 2027 Academy.
Lead and inspire the next generation of officers
Syndicate Leads play a vital role in delivering Police Now’s mission and helping our participants succeed as they begin their journey to become a neighbourhood police officer or detective.
You will develop and support a new cohort of trainee constables during their time at our Academy before they join your force. The attachment will be an approximately 14-week commitment with a hybrid of in-force and residential phases.
TEACH
Teach, train and facilitate learning to equip participants with core policing skills and knowledge.
LEAD
Lead, line manage and role model the highest standards, always fostering an inclusive culture.
ASSESS
Deliver and mark assessments and provide continuous feedback to empower participants to succeed.
Your journey to become a Syndicate Lead
Programme details may evolve, as we review and refine each cohort to stay innovative and impactful.
Support and guidance
Learn more about what makes an outstanding Syndicate Lead and the realities and challenges of the role.
The realities of the role
Stepping into the Syndicate Lead role involves a 14-week attachment that combines both residential and in-force phases,.
During the residential weeks, you will remain on-site from Monday to Friday at the academy supporting participants with teaching, training, and assessments. During in-force training weeks, you will remain in your force supporting participants to complete their force training or preparing for upcoming lessons. Weeks may be subject to change.
Syndicate Lead course (in-person)
Academy Launch
Syndicate Lead course (online)
Residential
In-force training
Residential
In-force training
Residential
In-force training
Diversity and Inclusion
Representation matters. Not just among our participants, but also within our Syndicate Leads, who play a vital role in shaping inclusive leadership and supporting diverse teams.
The role is open to all officers; however, we actively encourage applications from officers who are underrepresented within policing, especially those who identify as female and ethnic minority.
What we're looking for
Your knowledge and skills as a police officer are directly transferrable to this role.
Eligibility requirements
- Have an understanding and commitment to Police Now's mission.
- It is important that you're able to commit to the full attachment period which includes the Syndicate Lead course and a mixture of residential and in-force training weeks.
- Demonstrate operational credibility and not hold any written notices, warnings, investigations, be reduced in rank and you must have adhered to the attendance management policy.
- You need to have the willingness and confidence to publicly speak.
- Meet your forces eligibility criteria which can be found on the Syndicate lead advert for your force.
What you will get from us
Comprehensive leadership training
Career development
Gain line management experience or further develop your current line management skills, supporting your evidence for promotion or lateral development.
Fully supported accommodation and travel
Benefit from subsidised travel, food and accommodation with great facilities at our residential academy.
National professional network
Build connections by being part of a national network of like-minded individuals, with exposure to guest speakers in specialist roles
Make a lasting impact
Play a key role in shaping and supporting new officers, helping to drive positive change and influence the future of policing.
Our Partner Forces
We are now open for applications for March 2027 for the following forces:
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Interested in becoming a Syndicate Lead?
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Apply now and help shape our next cohort
Apply now and help train the next generation of neighbourhood police officers and detectives.
If you are unable to apply for the March 2027 cohort, register your interest for other opportunities.
