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The Hydrant Programme is a national progamme and part of the National Police Chiefs' Council. The Metropolitan Police Service provides HR support to Hydrant, which is why all jobs are advertised on, and progressed through the Metropolitan Police Service website. 

The Hydrant Programme is a national policing programme, hosted by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC).

The programme was originally established in 2014 to coordinate the response to non-recent child sexual abuse, but now supports forces across all child protection and abuse investigation issues.

Hydrant develops policy and strategy on behalf of the NPCC, develops and delivers best practice advice including a learning, review, and improvement function, provides a strategic analysis capability and partnership engagement with key stakeholders and partners.

The Hydrant Programme and NPCC are hosted by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and are subject to their recruitment policies and procedures. The MPS is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

• Hybrid role working opportunities.
• Flexible working.
• Flexi-time, within agreed parameters, established by line managers.
• Family friendly policies.
• Variety of Police Staff Support Networks that provide information and opportunities to share experiences as well as offer advice and support to members.
• The option of joining a Staff Association, enjoying the benefits this brings.
• Continuous Professional Development, and training opportunities.
• 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service.
• The choice of joining the civil service pension schemes.
• Excellent sick pay, maternity leave, and other forms of leave.
• Access to the Blue Light Card which allows access to many discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme, a confidential service, available 365/24/7, free of charge. Providing support and guidance to help you manage your work and personal stressors, as well as support you through lifestyle changes.