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Apprenticeship Academy
Our established Apprenticeship Academy scheme provides exciting opportunities for anyone aged 18 and above to start a career in policing.
This apprenticeship is ideal for you if you are a school leaver and want to earn a salary whilst getting a formal qualification rather than going into further education or university, or for somebody who wishes to change career path and gain a recognised qualification in doing so.
Apprenticeships, unlike university or college, provide a mix of classroom and hands-on experience gained through real on-the-job mentor-led training. By the end of your Apprenticeship contract, you will have all the necessary skills and confidence needed to apply for a permanent role to progress your career even further and wider.
The scheme provides the opportunity for you to gain highly transferable knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours whilst studying for a Level 3 Qualification in Business Administration. Our Apprenticeship training programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration with our education training provider.
During the apprenticeship you'll be given the opportunity to work in a range of departmental placement settings in six-month blocks to provide you with a varied and interesting experience in policing. The apprenticeship will also include enrichment days such as working alongside specialist policing teams including the force control room, a ride along day with a response officer and attending police events. You will also gain additional qualifications in health and safety and First Aid, whilst learning what it takes to respond appropriately to challenges, opportunities, and how to adapt to change.
Some of the departments our academy apprentices have previously worked in include:
- Specialist Operations
- Human Resources
- Recruitment
- Firearms Licensing
- Corporate Communications
- Information Management Unit
- Facilities and Asset Management
- Crime Management Bureau
- Criminal Justice Service
- Prevention Hub and Partnerships
- Digital, Data and Technology
- Equality Diversity and Inclusion Services
The 37-hours-per-week apprenticeship scheme will be run Monday to Friday for an 18-month duration.
What we're looking for in you
These are some of the skills that we are looking for you to be able to perform this role:
- have achieved functional skills level 2 or GCSE grade C or 4 in Maths and English
- develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours
- be committed to learning and developing your own skills
- be able to work independently or as part of a team
- be skilled in use of Microsoft Office and IT packages
- have good presentation and communication skills
- have good problem-solving skills
- be able to manage your time and prioritise tasks
- be proactive and show good judgement and initiative
- be able to work in demanding and challenging environments
- be positive show integrity and responsibility
- be a good team player and role model
- be able to build and maintain positive relationships
Why Lincolnshire Police?
Seb Kitts and Isabella Houldershaw have recently completed a Business Administrator Apprenticeship within Lincolnshire Police.
Read more on Isabella's and Seb's journey as a Lincolnshire Police apprentice.
What we can offer you
We can provide:
- the national apprenticeship hourly wage (from April 2026) the national minimum wage for apprentices will be £8.00 per hour (equivalent to £15,383 per annum) for the first 12 months of the apprenticeship, then the national living wage relevant to your age.
- the apprenticeship wage is reviewed every year, usually in June.
- in-house training provided by our own experts and external training providers.
- an assigned buddy or mentor in each department you work in.
- a generous annual leave entitlement of 24 days per annum.
- Local Government Pension Scheme. The employer contribution is currently 16.3% for all staff roles, with 3 x life cover included.
- flexible working schemes.
- a dedicated Health and Care Team with an in-house Occupational Health Service.
- mental health support with free counselling services and chaplaincy support.
- access to a physiotherapy provision.
- opportunity to join a range of staff networks including Carers Support Network, Christian Police Association, Family Support Network, LGBT+ Support Network, Menopause Support Network, Neurodiversity Support Network, Women’s inclusive Network and our SMILE (Supporting Minorities in Lincolnshire through Engagement) Network.
- eligibility to join the Blue Light Scheme and obtain a range of online and High Street discounts.
- free parking on site at our Headquarters in Nettleham.
- free eye tests with Specsavers.
- a Cycle to Work scheme.
- free gym access at several Lincolnshire Policing sites.
- staff Recognition including Making a Difference Awards, Long Service Awards, and commendations.
How to apply
The Apprenticeship scheme is currently closed. Please check back here for dates of future recruitment.
Contact the Apprenticeship Team
Lincolnshire Police Headquarters
PO Box 999
Lincoln
LN5 7PH
Tel: 01522 212327
Email: [email protected]
Frequently asked questions
Unfortunately not. You need to be 18 at the point of application to be considered for this scheme.
Whilst you cannot apply for our apprenticeship scheme if you are under 18, our cadet programme is opening in spring 2024 and will be open to 13 to 17 year olds.
If you would like to learn more about the different aspects of policing, then this might be a good option for you.
Yes. There is no upper age limit for the scheme.
Candidates need a functional skills level 2 or GCSE grade C or 4 in Maths and English.
Yes, you will still be able to apply for the scheme.
However, if you have a degree in a business administration field, or have previously completed an apprenticeship in business administration, we may not be able to consider your application.
Yes. We are a Disability Confident Leader, founding member of Neurodiversity in Business (NiB) and ranked 38 in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List 2023/24.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage people to tell us about any long term health conditions, disabilities and/or neurodiverse conditions early in the recruitment process so that we can ensure adjustments are put in place to remove any barriers that may hinder people performing at their best at each stage and into their training and employment.
The apprenticeship scheme runs from Lincolnshire Police Headquarters in Nettleham near Lincoln. All of the placements on this apprenticeship will take place in teams based at Headquarters.
The apprenticeship will last for 18 months.
The scheme will enable you the opportunity to gain highly transferable knowledge, skills and behaviours whilst studying for a recognised Level 3 Qualification in Business Administration.
The apprenticeship scheme is a fixed term contract for a period of 18 months. At the end of this period, you will be able to apply for other opportunities in Lincolnshire Police that may be of interest to you.