Police Staff Trainer

Division / Department - People Services
Grade - Grade 10
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract
Salary Grade Range - £34,329 - £37,692
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Sussex Police Headquarters, Lewes

**_The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time._**

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

**Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner**

The Role & Key Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to research, prepare, develop, maintain and deliver a programme of initial and refresher training for recruit officers, Investigative Officers, Special Constabulary and any other employees. Supervise and develop students in the classroom setting alongside blended learning and virtual delivery.

To ensure a safe working environment for students and staff and that training activities have been risk assessed and are regularly reviewed.

To support and manage learning and assessment activities to ensure progress of students through each programme and liaise with university partners and other key stake holders to support students in achieving their academic goals.

To hold tutorials with students to discuss their individual progress and where necessary provide support and guidance.

To complete associated administrative/clerical duties in line with the learning programmes they are teaching on.

To prepare and deliver interview training. The ability to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the concept of diversity, with the ability to embed this knowledge throughout all learning and development programmes.

Well-developed written communication skills and the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate records and reports.

Highly motivated with the ability to work on own initiative under mínimal supervision, being flexible with other partners who are linked to the learner’s progress. E.g., universities, external assessors.

Is fully conversant with Microsoft Office products, with accurate keyboard skills and willing to embrace new technologies to improve delivery of training to employees of Sussex Police.

**Key Responsibilities**
- To design, deliver and update courses for new recruits and staff employed by Sussex Police as required.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and procedures. Assist other members of the Learning and Professional Development team as required.
- The Applicant will ideally have proven and well-evidenced recent experience of designing and delivering a diverse range of learning activities with evaluated outcomes exceptional interpersonal and communication skills together with the ability to facilitate the development of others and to influence and empower students so that they are able to make any required adjustments to their behaviour.
- Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to facilitate workshops for individuals & teams.

Skills & Experience

The applicant should have.

A minimum Level 3 training qualification e.g., Education & Training Award or be willing to work towards and achieve this requirement within the first 6 months of appointment.

Delivered training in an educational establishment or in the workplace.

Access to transport is preferable.

It is desirable to have had previous experience of policing.

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business, and we all have commitments outside work.

We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;
- career progression
- contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
- generous annual leave allowance
- discounts for everyday spend
- on-site gym and a range of sports clubs
- generous and supportive parental leave
- financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support

Please use the following link for more information on the benefits of working with **Sussex Police**

Further Information

For further information or if you wish to discuss this job please contact Ian Bond

07912895570

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, appro