Professional Policing Degree Holder (PPDH) 2024

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is a tremendously powerful force for good in our communities. We’re an organisation that comprises a great number of officers and staff who are committed, professional, compassionate and courageous, who do things every single day that most either could not, or would not do.

*Important Update* The Police Officer application form is no longer a full competency based question style and only basic personal information is now required. This means it should only take around 10 minutes to complete the whole application form.

We are looking for hardworking, dedicated individuals to join us on our mission to improve performance and rapidly move GMP into a place where it is objectively recognised as a force that does the basics brilliantly.

With a new Chief Constable; strengthened executive leadership; clear direction and a renewed commitment to giving everything we can to improving services to our communities, there has never been a better time to join Greater Manchester Police.

This is an incredible opportunity for ambitious people, who are passionate about delivering the highest quality policing, to really make a difference to communities who deserve the best. People who can thrive on a challenge; People who will be enthused by a busy and varied workload; People who engage, inspire and care for those they lead and those they serve; People who want the most challenging, interesting and rewarding policing careers in the UK.

Greater Manchester Police also champions diversity in our workforce. Applications from those in underrepresented groups or that speak a second language are welcomed so that we better reflect the communities we serve.

Working for Greater Manchester Police offers some of the most challenging, interesting and rewarding policing careers in the UK. If you have the skills and experience required, and are interested in developing your career in a Police Force that is committed to recognising and valuing its workforce and providing high levels of job satisfaction, what are you waiting for? Apply now.

If you want to join Greater Manchester Police as an officer and are in the final year of your Professional Policing Degree, then this is the route for you.

From day one you’ll be employed as a police officer spending most of your time on the frontline working alongside your team, turning your learning into practical experience.

1) Recruitment to GMP is subject to successful completion of the National Assessment Centre process alongside specific GMP requirements

2) To meet the academic requirements of this programme, you must be able to provide the following:

• Level 6 Qualification in Professional Policing or proof you are in your final year.