Pay and benefits
Why work for us?
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.
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.
This is an incredible opportunity for ambitious people, who are passionate about delivering the highest quality service, 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 careers in the UK.
Development opportunities
As one of the largest police forces in England and Wales, we have a huge variety of development opportunities within the force contact centre offering you endless career opportunities.
Your salary will be dependent on the role you take on when you join GMP and the shifts you work.
- Switchboard (Call Handler) - salary can start from £25,059 (base salary plus allowances)
- Call handler - salary can start from £26,155 (base salary plus allowances)
- Radio operator - salary can start from TBC (base salary plus allowances)
Salary rises through annual increments with progression opportunities (subject to performance).
Competitive annual leave entitlement, rising with length of service
Pension scheme which you pay into which also includes generous employer contributions
You will also have the opportunity to join GMP’s Sports and Social Club. For a nominal monthly sum, a wide range of activities are available such as indoor football, tennis, squash and badminton as well as an extensive gymnasium. There is also bar and restaurant facilities with function rooms that can be hired for private events.
The Blue Light Card is a discount service that provides discounts to emergency service workers. Members can access fifteen thousand discounts across well-known retailers and local businesses across a large span of categories.
You will also have access to a Credit Union that offers financial services exclusively for police officers, staff and their families.
Excellent training and support that will support future career opportunities and progression