Technical Trainer

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

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

The Technical Training Team within the Force Learning & Professional Development Department (L&PD) is seeking to recruit an experienced trainer who is highly organised and motivated. In this role you will be making a direct impact on the training and standards that affect our service to the public, making a measurable difference for vulnerable victims of crime.

**Key Responsibilities;**
- To design, deliver and evaluate learning activities in order to improve the cost effectiveness and quality of staff training throughout the Force and to meet external and internal requirements e.g. QAMS, College of policing, HMIC thematic inspection recommendations.
- To ensure all staff are given the opportunity to develop the required competency to carry out their role within the Force by managing the learning and development of students.
- To consistently monitor the delivery of learning to achieve the required student levels of knowledge, skills and behaviours and where necessary to identify, challenge and influence to ensure students adjust their behaviours.
- To support and manage HQ learning and assessment activities to ensure the achievement of accredited packages e.g. College of Policing programmes, Personal Development Profiles.
- Produce lesson plans (as directed) which are to Force standard, reflect National Occupational standards and are regularly updated.
- Respond to any problems being experienced by the individual student and assist in identifying the cause and agreeing a suitable way forward, acting at all times in accordance with force policy.
- To hold tutorials with students to discuss their individual progress and where necessary, to guide them so as to enhance their rate of development to promote a learning organisation.
- Liaise with the HR Service Centre to ensure students are provided with appropriate pre and post course material.
- To recognise, supervise and challenge inappropriate behaviour displayed in the training environment in a professional manner to ensure that Force standards of behaviour are maintained.
- Establish effective networks with key internal and external partners to implement collaborative approaches to learning and development, as well as the overall management of their role as guest speakers.
- Other duties as determined by the Team leader (as are compatible with the post)

Skills & Experience
- Previous training experience, either in another IT training role or in any other training or education sectors.
- Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to facilitate workshops for individuals & teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate records and reports.
- Has the ability to work either in a small team or individually as the situation demands.
- Highly motivated with the ability to work on own initiative under mínimal supervision.
- 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 professional development programmes.
- The below criteria are desirable, but not required for the role:_
- The role is predominantly based at Sussex Police Headquarters but some travel will be required across the Force area. Therefore, a full driving licence would be desirable.
- Has good working knowledge key policing IT systems, specifically relating to Niche, but also including Pronto, SmartSTORM, Holmes, PND, or PNC/LEDS.

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 are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunit