Vacancy Information
Division / Department - People Services
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Secondment
Rank - Grade G
Location - Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford
In line with the published Posting and Tenure guidance, operational requirements will always be considered prior to confirming posting dates to successful applicants.
The Role
"If you think this is an easy job where cops come to chill out and retire, please do not read any further. You could not be more wrong! Training is a very busy and challenging yet rewarding role like no other position in Surrey Police. You will be well supported to not only develop new officers but also yourself which is refreshing to say the least!" - Police and Crime Trainer Staff Whiteside
Applications are invited for a Trainer post within Police and Crime Training to deliver the new Recruit Training Programmes. The primary role of the Trainer will be to train newly-appointed Police Officers, Special Constables, Investigating Officer and Police Community Support Officers (PCSO’S) to be effective and efficient members of the Neighbourhood Policing Team, and Specialist Neighbourhood Teams thereby enhancing public confidence and reassurance.
Applicants should have a sound knowledge and understanding of front line operational policing and be able to evidence this if required. Additionally, the Applicant will ideally possess experience of coaching and mentoring people or have experience of training people. If you do not currently have a qualification in this area, it is not an concern as you will be supported by the PACT team throughout your development.
Key Responsibilities
1. To research, prepare, develop and maintain a programme of initial and refresher training for members of the Special Constabulary, Student Officers and any other employees.
2. Supervise and develop students in a face to face classroom, alongside virtual delivery and in the operational environment.
3. To ensure a safe working environment for students and staff and that training activities have been risk assessed and are regularly reviewed.
4. To support and manage learning and assessment activities to ensure progress of learners through each programme and liaise with University and other key stake holders to support learners in achieving their academic goals.
5. 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.
6. To complete associated administrative/clerical duties.
7. To prepare and deliver interview training.
8. To design, deliver and update development courses for Sergeants/Inspectors and Police staff supervisors/Managers as required.
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
A recognised training qualification in Learning and Development as directed by the Head of Learning and professional Development, or equivalent, or 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 behavior.
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.
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 minimal supervision, being flexible with other partners who are linked to the learners progress. Eg Universities, External Assessors.
Is fully conversant with Microsoft Office products, with accurate keyboard skills.
Contact Details
If you have any further questions or would like to discuss a possible application, please do not hesitate to contact Police and Crime Training Manager
Jill Loveridge
07870 378288
jill.loveridge@surrey.police.uk
Or any member of the Police and Crime Training Team.
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, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to 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 are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities.
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 belief, we would love to hear from you.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police
Additional Information
It is really important that you inform and seek support from your line manager of your intention to submit an application for this role as this allows for sufficient resource planning. Failure to inform your line manager may result in a delay in a release dates being agreed.
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.
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 successful it will result in a transfer of employment