Policing Skills Assessor

Force
- North Wales Police

Role Type
- Police Staff

Business Area
- Corporate Services

Department
- Training Assessors

Location
- Colwyn Bay Alexandra House

Grade
- Scale 6

Salary
- £28,530 - £30,375

Agile Working
- Agile - this role requires attendance at North Wales Police buildings, partner agency premises or in the field.

Part/Full Time
- Full Time

Hours per Week
- 37

Type of Contract
- Permanent

Level of Welsh language ability required?
- 2

Job Advert Description

This is an excellent opportunity to join North Wales Police as the Policing Skills Assessor / Internal Verifier, where you’ll make a true impact within the organisation by observing learners in their workplace, providing support and guidance by collecting evidence, and assessing their abilities with a view to enabling an achievement for the desired qualifications.

You’ll also assure internal quality is upheld by making informed judgments regarding the practice of and decisions made by an Assessor, to maintain standards, quality assurance of qualifications and supporting individual’s professional development as an Assessor.

You’ll be joining on a permanent contract within an organisation that will truly support your success in the workplace.

This is a full time post however staff members interested in job share are welcome to apply.

Duties of the Policing Skills Assessor / Internal Verifier role include, but aren’t limited to;
- Co-ordinating and implementing a structured approach to the workplace assessment. Ensuring that the processes are operating effectively and efficiently, whilst devising and updating specific procedures and guidelines.
- Undertaking assessment and internal verification functions, by planning and undertaking assessment activities, providing objective feedback and advice to support continuing development of competence and performance.
- Being the point of contact, advising management and coaching staff in the requirements of workplace assessment procedures and aspects of quality assurance frameworks and strategies.
- Liaising with external organisations, internal stakeholders and influences over the workplace assessment process and future developments, ensuring due consideration is given to opportunities and threats to the workplace assessment process.
- To provide an environmental scanning and audit function to ensure that due consideration is given to opportunities and threats to the workplace assessment function.
- Liaising with department heads and Human Resources, ensuring that workplace assessments are kept up to date and accurately reflect the Integrated Competency Framework.

What will I need to be considered for the Policing Skills Assessor / Internal Verifier role?

**Essential**
- Qualified to NVQ A1 Assessor and V1 Internal Verifier (NVQ4 equivalent).
- Have current knowledge of diversity issues.

**Desirable**
- The ability to travel across the Force area is required. Possession of a full driving licence may therefore assist with this
- Have current knowledge of diversity policies and procedures.
- The ability to research issues, analyse data, and draw well-considered conclusions.
- Excellent time management and problem solving skills are required
- Understanding of the Justice Sector Integrated Competency Framework
- Excellent communication skills with ability to persuade/influence personnel (internal and external) at all levels.
- Have recognised leadership qualifications.
- Possess a PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector), Award in Education and Training, or equivalent Level 3 training qualification, and will work towards achievement of Level 4 Learning & Development Qualification.
- Have occupational understanding of Police investigative techniques and procedures

North Wales Police are a bilingual organisation and for this role, you’ll need to demonstrate Level 2 Spoken Welsh skills, which means you’re able to give and ask for personal details and basic information; to make simple requests and say a few phrases about yourself in Welsh. Within your first 12 months service you will be required to reach Level 3 Spoken Welsh language skills. You can find out more by visiting our Welsh Language Resources Page.

**What are our benefits**

Here at North Wales Police we value our employees and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:

- All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
- Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
- Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters and not forgetting our wellbeing dog
- Pension scheme
- Flexible working opportunit