Vacancy Information
Division / Department - People Services
Grade - Grade 10
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract
Salary Grade Range - £30,375 - £33,348
Working Hours - 37.0 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
To research, prepare, develop, and maintain a programme of initial and refresher training for Student 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 minimal 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.
It is important that the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate how they have been able to coach people through learning new skills or knowledge.
Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to facilitate workshops for individuals & teams.
Skills & Experience
The Applicant will ideally possess 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.
It is desirable to have access to transport.
Further Information
Ian Bond
ian.bond@sussex.police.uk
07912895570
We recognise that our people are balancing demanding careers with commitments and interests outside of work.
We welcome applications and discussion with candidates who want to work full-time or part-time/flexible hours.
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.