To access any of the following support options please contact PPD.
For individuals seeking a secondment
PPD can offer a one-to-one discussion with a member of our Learning and Development team. Topics for these meetings may include:
- exploring how a secondment could benefit your professional development or career progression
- going through the tools to support development processes
- applying for a secondment
- preparing for interview for a secondment
For individuals currently undertaking a secondment
PPD can offer support at different stages of a secondment to:
- discuss how the secondee's development needs are to be/being met as a result of the secondment they are undertaking
- evaluate the benefits of the secondment in relation to their professional and career development
This support of individuals can take the form of a one-to-one discussion with a PPD colleague or attendance at a review meeting with the 'secondee' and the 'host' department’s line manager.
For individuals and managers interested in secondments
PPD can provide information on:
- the benefits of a secondment in meeting an individual’s career and professional development needs, specifically the potential to bridge identified gaps in skills, attributes and experience
- support available to secondees from PPD, the 'host' and their 'home' department
- support available to departments from PPD in establishing and managing a ‘development’ secondment
- signposting to helpful tools and webpages, including tools to support development