The high potential development scheme

Please note: the high potential development scheme will not be accepting any new applications until later in the year.

The high potential development scheme is currently being revised by the National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA). The revised scheme will launch in April 2008.

If you would like any further information, please contact the Police Leadership Services team at the NPIA on 020 7021 7070.

Go even further in your police career - join the high potential development scheme.

Any career in the police offers variety, excitement, challenges and rewards, but for those who've got what it takes to go further, it offers even more. The high potential development (HPD) scheme is designed to develop the future leaders of the police service.

On the HPD scheme, you'll get the training, support and opportunities you need to take your police career to the top.

Not everyone has what it takes to achieve senior leadership jobs that need high levels of responsibility and bring comparable financial rewards, but if you think you have the skills and knowledge we're looking for, we want to hear from you

We emphasise self development

The HPD scheme emphasises self-development through a structured, streamlined career development process.

We want to take the most able officers and help them realise their potential.

The concept was developed out of the graduate training scheme, and while it is open to applicants with or without a degree, graduate or postgraduate study is an important part of the programme.

It offers a focused approach to career advancement, with none of the 'artificial barriers' - such as age, background, and gender that can slow your career trajectory in many industries.

You'll be encouraged to fulfil your own personal expectations, and to pursue your own areas of interest, while broadening your career options.

Interested? Find out if you could join the scheme.