Location of Role: Longport
Advert Closing Date: 27/10/2026
Starting Salary: £33,696.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Mon-Fri
Weekend/Evening Working: No
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to undertake the role of Ports Counter Terrorism Trainer, based at Longport Police Station, Channel Tunnel UK terminal in Folkestone.
The successful candidate will deliver local and national Counter Terrorism training programmes, including Schedule 7 training and support for officers and staff working within CTPB. They will also be responsible for developing bespoke training packages to address identified skills gaps and support the operational effectiveness of the Borders directorate.
Working within a unique border policing environment, you will train Counter Terrorist Border Policing Officers in their core role of identifying, disrupting and examining persons of interest travelling through Kent’s ports and international transport hubs.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of Schedule 7 and Terrorism Act legislation, together with recent experience of training delivery. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, trainers and subject matter experts across the Counter Terrorism network.
Essential requirements:
- Level 3 Certificate in Education and Training (or equivalent), with a commitment to work towards a Level 4 qualification.
- Recent experience of designing and delivering training.
- Knowledge of Schedule 7 and Terrorism Act legislation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Knowledge of Ports Counter Terrorism policing, the border environment and the Government’s CONTEST Strategy would be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to national security by developing the skills and capabilities of officers protecting the UK border.
Depending on your current vetting level and security clearances, you may be required to complete additional vetting information during the recruitment process.
Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status.
If you’re not from the UK, you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain. If you’re from the UK you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesn’t apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.
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