Sergeant - Driver Training School - Transferee Opportunity

Role type

Transferee

Contract duration

Permanent

Contract type

Full Time

Business Area

Corporate Services

Department

People Services

Location

Force Headquarters, Winsford

Rank

Sergeant

Salary

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

Hours per week

40

Closing Date

03/11/2025, 23:55

Job description

Cheshire Constabulary is seeking a dedicated and experienced Sergeant to join our Driver Training School. This is a key leadership position within our training department, responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality driver training to police officers and staff across the force. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and motivate a team of driving instructors, ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and instruction.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver a range of police driver training courses, including standard and advanced courses, in accordance with national police driving standards.
• Monitor and assess the performance of trainees, providing constructive feedback and support to facilitate their development.
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure all training activities are fully documented and compliant with force policies.
• Promote a positive culture of road safety and professional driving within the force.
• Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to continuously improve training delivery and outcomes.
• Ensure all training vehicles and equipment are maintained to the required standard.

Essential Criteria

• Currently serving as a substantive Sergeant within UK policing.
• Qualified police driver, with an advanced driving authority (ideally holding an appropriate instructor qualification).
• Proven leadership and management abilities, with experience in supervising teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to high standards of integrity and professional conduct.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in the design and delivery of police driver training programmes.
• Relevant instructor or assessor qualifications (e.g. College of Policing Driver Instructor).
• Knowledge of national police driving standards and legislation.

Role Profile

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The Competency Values Framework (CVF)

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It is not a requirement that you should have a detailed knowledge of the framework, should you wish to familiarise yourself with it to support you in the recruitment process

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This role operates at level

of the CVF:

2

Cheshire Constabulary is fully supportive of diversity, equality and inclusion and strives to employ a workforce which is representative of the community it serves.

Applications are welcomed from all underrepresented groups and support will be made available throughout the recruitment process for all applicants. Under-represented groups include:

• People of ethnic minority
• Individuals who identify as having a visible or invisible disability
• Gender in relation to female representation for PC entry routes
• Gender in relation to male representation for Staff entry routes
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender + (LGBT+)

FOR POLICE OFFICER NEW RECRUITS ONLY The Constabulary recognises that some may possess additional skills such as fluency in other languages; if you have such a skill and are willing to be contacted about this potentially being considered in relation to deployment and posting decisions, please highlight this in the application. Please note that any posting decision will be made by the organisation as is its prerogative however in circumstances where there is a cultural-competence/skill that may also enhance the Constabulary\’s service to its communities then in consultation with an individual and their consent then a posting may be agreed accordingly.

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