Apprenticeships
Nottinghamshire Police is now recruiting for apprenticeships an amazing opportunity of joining the Nottingham policing family. Our apprenticeship programme runs for 24 months. During this time apprentices gain a vast amount of work experience within the policing environment whilst in a police staff role.
The apprenticeship scheme is open to individuals who are 16 and above. Applicants who are of the age of 15 are able to apply however they must be 16 at the point of starting with Nottinghamshire Police. It is proposed that successful candidates will commence in the role towards the end of July 2026. However please note that this date may be subject to change.
What to expect
The 24 month scheme aims to equip our apprentices with various skills and knowledge across a wide academic area, while also gaining an insight into how police staff, support officers on the front line.
What are the hours and pay?
Nottinghamshire Police IS Engineer apprentices will be employed on a 24 month contract. The working week is 37 hours and as a living wage employer we offer a competitive rate of £21,909 per annum on a NVQ Level 3.
Embarking on this apprenticeship will allow you the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge, and experience in the support staff functions of Nottinghamshire Police, giving you the chance to become a valued member of the Information Services department.
Benefits:
Some benefits of working for Nottinghamshire Police include but are not limited to:
Pension scheme – We pay around double the member contribution
Support networks and wellbeing
Annual leave entitlement – Starting at 24 days and increasing with length of service
Blue Light Card discounts
Flexible and agile working where suitable
Please see attached document titled ‘Police Staff Benefits’ for further benefits and information
What is the recruitment process?
This apprenticeship programme will be open to individuals who have the drive, ambition, and desire to contribute to the success of the force.
When applying, please complete the information on the next few screens.
The attached Job Description provides further details about the role.
When applying, refer to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, ensuring the four areas have been considered.
You can also attach a supporting statement of no more than 500 words referring to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, along with your CV.
Please ensure any documents you attach during your application do not have your name or any identifiable personal details included within the text or the document name (including any images), so that your application can remain anonymous.
- Conditional offer: This is an offer subject to references, vetting and medical.
- References: Nottinghamshire Police will be contacting your referees
- Vetting: Nottinghamshire Police vetting you will request some information from you to commence you individual vetting checks
- Medical: You will be required to complete a medical questionnaire.
Educational requirements
Minimum requirements to apply for this role are 5 GCSE’s A*- C. Candidates are required to attach their qualifications as a supporting document on their application form. Individuals who have not yet obtained their GCSE results are required to attach their predicted grades.
In addition to attaching your qualifications you also need to ensure that you attach the relevant reference information.
Recruitment process and key dates
- Application form
- Interview – late June 2026
- Pre-employment Checks – June 2026 / July 2026
- Final offer of apprenticeship
- In force introduction and start date –July / Aug 2026 (if not sooner)
Key Skills & Experience Required
Further information can be obtained from Toni McMonigle by emailing [email protected]
For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer. However, an agreement has been made whereby all tenure and length of service will be honoured.
Vetting Level – Management – you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years, with less than 12 months spent abroad (some exceptions for those living on a UK military base).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will be subject to the Nottinghamshire Police Vetting Policy.
Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered at a later stage for candidates successfully shortlisted. Please be aware, this will not cause any detriment or impact to your application, our aim is to support you throughout the process.
Current Nottinghamshire Police staff only: Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.
