To All Members
Circular 20/25
A vacancy exists for the position of General Secretary of the Defence Police Federation (DPF).
The General Secretary (GS) is a full-time position, and any member of the DPF who can demonstrate the required level of competence may apply, regardless of rank or previous Federation experience. The role requires the post holder to work from DPF HQ in Central London during normal office hours, Monday to Friday, notwithstanding the requirement to attend meetings at other locations as necessary. The post holder needs to have current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance or be willing to engage in the DV process. Only those who can commit to this should apply.  A full MOD supported move package will be available for the successful applicant should it be required.
Other allowances and enhancements will depend on the personal circumstances of the successful applicant, subject to agreement with DBS. A performance-based Honoraria is also available.
The GS is the Administrative Manager of the DPF and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of DPF funds and assets. In addition, they are responsible for the management of Federation HQ and the line management of our staff, including the Area Secretaries.
The GS is also Secretary to the DPF National Executive Committee (NEC) and is therefore an ex officio member of that Committee, but without any voting rights.
As such, and in accordance with the rules and constitution of the Federation, the NEC is responsible for the appointment of the GS. The NEC reserves the right to only interview those candidates who have evidenced the necessary competencies in their initial application. A Job Profile outlining these requirements is attached to this communication (please click here to view the Job Profile).
Interviews will be primarily competency based and will be conducted by a panel of two NEC members and one independent member.
A letter of interest evidencing the required skills, together with a CV, must be returned to DPF Head Office no later than Friday 25th April. Those applicants selected for interview will be subsequently notified of the date and location of their interview.
Eamon Keating
National Chair
