Leicestershire Police Cadet Leader Volunteer (LE 2025)

Location

Forcewide

Business Area

Volunteering

Department

NA - Volunteers in Policing Team

Rank

N/A

Grade

N/A

Salary

N/A - N/A

Market Supplement

N/A

Market Supplement Review

N/A

Hours per Week

This is a flexible role and hours (in amount and when) are subject to local agreement.

Additional Working Conditions

Part Time

Type of Contract

Volunteer

Vetting Level Required

NPPV LV2

Description

Volunteer Cadet Leaders Wanted – Join Leicestershire Police’s Cadet Programme!

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Leicestershire Police is looking for dedicated Volunteer Cadet Leaders to support our thriving Volunteer Police Cadet (VPC) Scheme.

Since its launch in 2015, the VPC programme has grown significantly, now supporting nearly 120 cadets across four active units in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Our Volunteer Cadet Leaders play a vital role in guiding and mentoring these young people.

What You’ll Do

As a Volunteer Cadet Leader, you’ll:

Support and supervise cadets during their activities and deployments
Help build confidence, discipline, and community spirit among young people
Be a positive role model and part of a supportive team

What We’re Looking For

To join us, you’ll need:

Strong communication skills
A team-oriented mindset
To be aged 18 or over

No prior experience is necessary – we’ll provide you with tailored training, ongoing support, and guidance from our Force VPC Lead Coordinator.

Why Volunteer?

As a Police Support Volunteer, you’ll be giving back to your community in a meaningful way. You’ll help bridge the gap between policing and the public, all while gaining valuable experience and making a real impact.

Cadet Unit Details

Our cadet units meet weekly for two hours, typically from 6pm to 8pm. You’ll be able to indicate your preferred location when applying:

Unit	Location	Address	Day & Time
Central Cadets	Orchard Mead Academy	Keyham Lane West, Leicester, LE5 1RT	Tuesdays, 18:00–20:00
Kibworth	Kibworth Mead	Smeeton Road, Kibworth, Leicester, LE8 0LG	Mondays, 18:00–20:00
North Leicester	Woodbrook Vale School	Grasmere Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ST	Mondays, 18:00–20:00
Hinckley	Hinckley College	Lower Bond Street, Hinckley	Wednesdays, 18:00–20:00

Ready to Apply?

Before starting your application, we recommend visiting the Cadets page on our website for more information.

If you think this could be the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you!

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

To learn more about careers with Leicestershire Police, visit our careers website

Application deadline: Sunday, 15th March 2026 at 23:55