Vacancy Information
Division / Department - People Services
Grade - Grade G
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £30,486 - £36,026
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance -
Politically Restricted -
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.
The Role
The Police & Crime Training Team (PACT) are looking for a PIP2 Investigations Staff Trainer to join our Investigations Training Team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and support the development of a capable, modern-day workforce by delivering blended, innovative methods of training across the PIP2 (serious and complex) curriculum in line with College of Policing principles to a broad range officers and staff working within Public Protection and Criminal Investigations Departments.
You will also provide a lead role in the development and delivery of Detective entry route programmes as part of the Policing Education Qualification Framework (PEQF). Specifically, the development of the Degree Holder Entry Programme.
Applicants will be joining a creative and supportive department based at Surrey HQ, where you’ll be working weekday hours and will have flexibility to work from home when not delivering in-person training. We also feel strongly about our trainers CPD and if you don’t already possess a Level 3 training qualification you will be supported and funded in obtaining this.
'One of the really nice things to see as an Investigation Trainer is the difference in learner confidence between the start and finish of a course, and the creativity that comes from getting groups of people together to learn.
Whilst Investigation training is our core function there is also opportunity to create innovative learning materials, make best use of modern learning technologies and partner with key stakeholders to ensure that our programmes deliver quality and capable investigators.
Your personal development is important to the team and since joining, I have had opportunity to seek attachments to specialist departments, gained training qualifications and had opportunities to attend external training events.
I was initially quite apprehensive about becoming a trainer, particularly having to speak in front of people. Those who know me will know I can talk – a lot - but being able to do that in front of a large group was certainly a challenge as well as worrying that I did have enough knowledge or experience, but as it does with those on the course, my confidence has also grown and I would suggest if you have similar concerns that are stopping you from applying then please come and chat to us.’ - Claire, Investigations Trainer
Please note that spinal point placement will be honored for internal G grade applicants.
Key Responsibilities
1. Deliver PIP2 investigative training both as a primary trainer and in a support role as required utilising a wide range of learning methodologies, ensuring learners are managed, motivated, facilitated, coached, and supported to achieve the intended learning outcomes.
2. Assist with bridging the gap between PIP1 and PIP2 learning for Direct Entry Detectives by co-training in appropriate courses within their first year in order to better support this entry route.
3. Use an evidence-based approach to identify learning needs and specify learning outcomes to inform the design and development of training.
4. Design and develop learning programmes; identifying and incorporating training and learning methodologies that are capable of meeting individual and organisational learning needs with available resources and within specified timescales.
5. To hold tutorials with students to discuss their individual progress and where necessary, to guide them to enhance their rate of development to promote a learning organisation.
6. Liaise with the HR Service Centre to ensure students are provided with appropriate pre and post course materials.
7. 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.
8. 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 / subject matter experts.
9. Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and procedures.
10. Assist other members of the Learning and Development team as required.
Skills & Experience
• Achieved accredited PIP 2 core investigator status by passing the National Investigators exam (NIE) and the Initial Criminal Investigators Development Programme (ICIDP) and Professionalising Investigation Programme (PIP) Level 2 Interview skills
• A proven and sound investigative background across a broad spectrum of investigations.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, together with the ability to facilitate the development of others and to influence and empower learners.
• Well-developed written communication skills and the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate documents, records, and reports.
• Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to facilitate workshops for individuals & teams.
• 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.
• Highly motivated team player who can collaborate and build strong working relationships both internally and externally, with the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Fully conversant with Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and PowerPoint, with accurate keyboard skills and willing to embrace new technologies to improve delivery of training.
• Desirable: A recognised training qualification in Learning and Development as directed by the Head of Learning and Professional Development, or if not held, willing to undertake the relevant training programme to achieve the required qualification (min level 3).
Further Information
Please do not hesitate to contact the Police & Crime Training Team manager or Supervisor at:
jill.loveridge@surrey.police.uk or Steph.Benoke@surrey.police.uk
Additional Information
Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;
- vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
- vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally.
If the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is success it will result in a transfer of employment
Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self-employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's really 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, approach and skills that diversity brings; all of which help us deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status or religious beliefs, we would love to hear from you.