Metropolitan Police Careers

Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) has real meaning in the Met. We harness it to the serious business of making a huge, diverse organisation run efficiently and supporting frontline police operations across the capital. That's why we have designed a new, two-year graduate development programme to equip talented people with the mix of IT and business skills needed to help develop ICT solutions and deliver services supporting everything from counter-terrorist surveillance to solving volume crime such as burglary.

A programme that's built around you

The Directorate of Information (DoI) evaluates, develops and implements ICT solutions and services that help us work together for a safer London. The aim of our new programme is to turn a select group of graduates into the future leaders of the Directorate.

Over the two years, you will work on a number of placements in four different areas to gain a breadth of understanding of our business. The programme is not just about absorbing technical know-how. It's about getting things done, learning by doing and gaining exposure to real-life situations. So you'll be expected to make a full contribution to the teams you join and play an active part in the training workshops that will enhance your on-the-job experience.

We're not trying to recruit stereotypes, so the experience we offer will be tailored to your particular strengths, interests and aspirations. For instance, we want all our staff to develop a very strong sense of 'customer', and so graduates will spend time in a 'customer services' environment. Once we know more about you we can decide together whether this means working in capacity management, rather than service level or supplier relationship management.

The same principle will hold in our 'projects and programmes' arena, where our business and benefits analysts, project managers and programme management officers operate. We will use and develop the talents you bring.

You'll be expected to take a proactive view of your own development and look to challenge yourself on each placement. On our part, we'll make sure you are supervised by experts in their fields and receive regular personal progress reviews. On completion of the programme to a satisfactory level, you will be offered a role within the DoI, which will be agreed with you towards the end of the programme.

Do you have the qualities we need?

The Met is the largest employer in London and we want our workforce to reflect the city's diverse demographic profile. We therefore welcome applications from graduates coming from all parts of the community and from different degree disciplines, although you'll need a 2:2 or better.

You could already have a good grounding in ICT having taken a technical degree, but equally you could have studied subjects such as languages, humanities or business studies. More important than your academic background will be the qualities you can bring to our business. We look for a demonstrable track record of achievement that shows a willingness to test yourself, either on your own or collaboratively. You should be enthused about the idea of working as part of a team that's supporting frontline policing in London. The interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and interact effectively with colleagues and customers will be important, as will a broad perspective on life that shows an understanding of different cultures and business environments.

Enjoy some comprehensive benefits

The chance to build a career with an organisation that's here to stay, and make a difference to one of the vital services that keeps London safe, are not the only attractions. We respect people's need for balance in their work, private and community lives. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, with a starting salary of £25,668 (pay award pending).

Make your application

To apply for this scheme, please email your CV along with the DoI graduate scheme application form to doi.recruitment@met.police.uk with the words 'Graduate Development Programme Application' in the subject box.

Alternatively, you can send this by post to: DoI Recruitment Team, 3rd Floor East, Edinburgh House, 170 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5DP.

Completed applications must be received by 4pm on 2nd April 2009.

The Metropolitan Police Service is an equal opportunities employer.