Senior Manager – Consulting (Police Sector, Learning & Development) in City of London

Senior Manager – Consulting (Police Sector, Learning & Development)

Grade: Senior Manager
Location: UK (Hybrid)
Clearance Required: NPPV2 (Met Police) or NPPV3 + SC (Warwickshire Police) – must hold or be eligible prior to starting
Business Area: Consulting – Public Sector & Security

Role Purpose

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Manager to join our Consulting team, specialising in Learning & Development (L&D) within the policing sector. This is a unique opportunity to lead the design and delivery of innovative training solutions that enhance operational capability across UK policing.

You will combine strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery, applying learning psychology, leading synthetic data initiatives, and shaping systems training that supports transformation across UK police forces. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you will bring consulting excellence, commercial acumen, and a passion for creating learning experiences that support real‑world performance improvement. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑led environment and who embodies BIP’s values.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of training programmes for complex policing systems.
• Ensure training aligns with operational requirements, regulatory frameworks, and user needs.
• Apply evidence‑based learning methodologies to maximise engagement, retention, and behavioural change.
• Oversee development and use of synthetic datasets to support safe, realistic training environments.
• Work with technical teams to validate dataset integrity, relevance, and compliance with security standards.
• Lead Training Needs Analysis (TNA) activities to identify capability gaps and future skills requirements.
• Build structured, scalable training plans aligned to organisational workforce readiness objectives.
• Lead multi‑disciplinary project teams, creating a high‑performance and collaborative culture.
• Oversee resource planning, workload allocation, and professional development activities.
• Ensure project delivery excellence, managing risks, budgets, and timelines.
• Support bid development, proposal writing, and pricing strategies.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted partner.
• Contribute to sector growth initiatives and thought leadership.

Essential Experience & Skills

Learning & Development Expertise

• Proven track record in designing and delivering training programmes, including digital and blended solutions.
• Strong understanding of modern learning technologies, platforms, and methodologies.

Public Sector & Policing Knowledge

• Experience delivering consulting or training programmes within policing or wider public sector organisations.

Learning Psychology & Evidence‑Based Design

• Ability to incorporate cognitive, behavioural, and experiential learning principles into training solutions.

Consulting Capability

• Demonstrable experience managing complex programmes and senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high‑quality delivery.

People Leadership

• Proven experience leading teams, mentoring talent, and creating collaborative delivery environments.

Creativity & Innovation

• Ability to design engaging, impactful training experiences using modern methodologies and technology.

Security Clearance Requirements

Candidates must hold or be eligible for one of the following:
NPPV2 – Metropolitan Police
NPPV3 + SC – Warwickshire Police
Candidates without existing clearance must be eligible and willing to undergo vetting before joining.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Education, Psychology, Business, Technology, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CIPD, PRINCE2, PMP, PTLLS, AET, or equivalent.

What We Offer

• Empower our people to think boldly and deliver meaningful impact.
• Invest in your career development, leadership pathway, and professional growth.
• Offer a collaborative culture where diversity of thought and experience drives better outcomes.
• Provide competitive compensation, flexible working, and benefits that support wellbeing and performance.