CPD events for police officers and staff working at leadership foundation level and above.
Leadership events for police officers and staff working at or towards leadership stages one to three of the leadership standards:
- stage one – leadership foundations
- stage two – first-line leaders
- stage three – mid-level leaders
Leadership events
These are virtual events held on Microsoft Teams. All events will be recorded and available on the leadership learning platform (you will need to sign in).
Monday 29 September 2025, 10am to 11:30am
Initial incident responders – part three: the role of national inter-agency liaison officers (NILOs)
This webinar is designed to enhance your understanding of the national inter-agency liaison officer (NILO) role during multi-agency incidents. It will provide valuable insights into the responsibilities and contributions of NILOs from the fire, ambulance, and police services.
This session is particularly relevant for:
- police incident commanders
- force incident managers
- emergency preparedness staff
- those working alongside partner agencies or supporting senior commanders
Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your operational awareness and confidence when working with NILOs at the scene of multi-agency incidents.
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Thursday 29 January 2026, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Ryton-on-Dunsmore
This conference is designed to enable development, inspire progression and build strong peer networks.
All sessions throughout the conference will be aligned with the overarching theme: future senior leaders.
The day will include:
- Morning workshop with Matt Jenkins (Dream and Leap)
- Afternoon breakout workshops, to include the highly popular one-to-one coaching sessions with experienced leadership coaches, offering personalised advice and support for your next career steps. (These will be self-selected in advance once your place has been confirmed).
- Networking opportunities with colleagues from across UK policing
- Exhibitor stalls including national police networks and support organisations
- Free lunch and refreshments
Attendance is free, but places are limited to those from underrepresented groups (with priority given to Home Office forces). If applications exceed available spaces, delegates will be selected using an independent randomiser. All applicants will be notified of the outcome by 24 November 2025.
Thursday 12 February 2026, 2pm to 3:30pm
Think like a senior leader
A practical and inspiring leadership development webinar, featuring Matt Jenkins (Dream and Leap) and Chief Superintendent, Liz Coles (Wiltshire Police), who share candid reflections and real-world lessons from their journeys to senior leadership.
In this session, you’ll gain insight into:
- the critical difference between management and leadership – and why mastering both is essential for advancement
- how leadership evolves as you move from managing individuals to leading other leaders
- why character matters – and how to stay grounded through successive promotions
- strategies to ace interviews and demonstrate you’re ready to lead at the next level
- balancing your dual role – leading a team while contributing effectively to a wider leadership group
- developing strategic thinking and operating at the level expected of senior leaders
Join Matt as he shares actionable tools and frameworks to accelerate your leadership growth, and Liz as she brings these concepts to life with stories and reflections from her rise through the policing ranks in Wiltshire Police.
You can watch the recordings of past events on the leadership learning platform (you will need to sign in).