Career Development:What’s in it for me? Where are you now? Confidence building through change. The benefits of networking.

Your career journey is unique, and it is not always a straight line.

This interactive session is designed to help you take ownership of your career development by reflecting on where you are today, identifying where you want to go, and creating practical actions to help you move forward with confidence.

Whether you are considering your next career step, looking to broaden your experience, or simply seeking greater clarity about your future direction, this session will provide practical tools, insights and opportunities for discussion with colleagues at different stages of their careers.

Participants will explore how to recognise and communicate their value, identify development opportunities, build meaningful professional relationships, and turn ambition into achievable career goals.

Session outcomes

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Understand the difference between career progression and career development.

Recognise their transferable skills, strengths and experiences.

Reflect on their current career position and future aspirations.

Identify gaps that may be limiting their progression.

Learn practical techniques to demonstrate their impact and value.

Develop a personal action plan to support their career goals.

Take ownership of their career journey through intentional development.

Time - Activity

0–5 min Welcome & introductions

5–20 min Presentation: Understanding Your Career Journey

20–30 min Individual reflection

30–50 min Group discussion

50–65 min Presentation: Turning Ambition into Action

65–75 min Group exercise: Your Next Step

75–80 min Takeaways & close

About the speaker

Liz Griffin- Metropolitan Police Services

Career Development Manager

With a career spanning more than 30 years in public service, Liz has dedicated her professional life to leadership, development, and supporting people to achieve their full potential.

Liz began her career in education, spending 20 years in primary school teaching and progressing to the role of Head Teacher. During this time, she developed extensive experience in leadership, staff development, organisational management, and creating environments where individuals and teams could thrive.

Thirteen years ago, Liz transitioned into policing, joining the Metropolitan Police Service's Command and Control Centre. In this role, she was responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency 999 calls, operating at the heart of frontline policing and public safety. Her expertise and leadership led to promotion as a supervisor, before moving into the centre’s Academy, where she played a key role in training and developing new communication officer recruits.

Today, Griffin serves as Career Development Manager within the Metropolitan Police Service's People Directorate (HR), with responsibility for career development initiatives supporting approximately 46,000 police officers and police staff.

She is passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their career aspirations and ensuring equitable access to development opportunities across the organisation.

In addition to her professional role, Liz is Chair of the Met Police Staff Network, where she champions the values of Recognition, Parity, Opportunity, Respect and Pride for police staff.

Through her leadership and advocacy, she works to enhance inclusion, visibility and career progression, ensuring that police staff are valued and recognised for their vital contribution to policing.

Please note

Participants will receive a reminder email the day before, with a further reminder on the morning of the event.

Please note this is a members only event

Photography and video production may take place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.

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If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket so someone else can take your place.

If there is an external speaker, their views will be their own and may not necessarily reflect those of the CIPD.

If any reasonable adjustments are required, participants are encouraged to make this known and assistance will be provided.

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