This opportunity is for Postgraduate Researchers studying at a Policing Academic Centres of Excellence university with secured funding and authorisation from their doctoral funding body to undertake a three-month placement.
Key Placement Information
Closing Date
Friday 22nd May 2026, 5pm UK time
Start Date
The placement will start no sooner than 1st July 2026 and no later than 1st October 2026
Duration
3-months
Full-time or Part-time
Full-time preferred, but flexible
In Person, Online or Hybrid
Mostly online, with some fieldwork
Job Sector
Public
Project Areas
Evaluation, Focus Groups, Observation, Reporting
How to Apply
Submit a CV and cover letter
Applicant Eligibility
You must be a current PhD student studying at a Policing Academic Centres of Excellence university to be eligible to apply. Eligible WRDTP-funded PGR will be registered at University of Leeds, University of York or Manchester Metropolitan.
Project Description
Sussex Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing the county of Sussex in South East England.
This placement project is an evaluation of the Community Advocates for Reconciliation and Engagement (CARE) team in Sussex. The team’s core purpose is to provide independent, critical feedback to the police, ensuring that diverse community perspectives are heard and considered. CARE teams help challenge internal thinking, scrutinise operational practices, and promote inclusive policing by maintaining an outsider perspective and resisting institutionalisation. They are a vital mechanism for building trust and legitimacy between the police and the communities they serve.
They are looking to address the following questions:
- How does the CARE team scrutinise operational practices and identify and deliver critical feedback to the police and with what effect?
- How well is the CARE team ensuring community involvement and voice in policing decision making?
- How is the CARE team ensuring that diverse perspectives are included in its activity?
View further details, including how to apply: Sussex Police - Evaluating the CARE programme
Please note this opportunity has been advertised across multiple Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs).
