Trainer (CSE/GBCSE) in Wallsend

Salary: Band 7, £32,874 - £35,772 (Please note it is Northumbria Police policy to appoint at the beginning of the band)

Location: Based at Middle Engine Lane, Wallsend, with travel to other Force locations as required.

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract / Secondment

Working for #TeamNP

Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job – and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.

As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we’ll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.

As a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.

Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best.

Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something that really matters.

The role

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Crime Department as a Trainer (CSE/GBCSE).

We're looking for an experienced and motivated trainer to help strengthen investigative skills and knowledge across the Force in relation to Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation (GBCSE). This is a unique opportunity to combine your investigative knowledge with learning and development expertise, designing and delivering high-quality training that supports officers and staff to protect vulnerable people and deliver the best possible outcomes for victims.

What you’ll do:

• Design and develop specialist investigative training programmes and learning interventions to meet organisational needs.
• Deliver engaging training using a range of learning methods to support and develop learners.
• Assess learner progress, identifying knowledge and skills gaps and supporting successful learning outcomes.
• Evaluate and improve training programmes to ensure compliance with national standards and best practice.
• Research emerging legislation, guidance and innovative learning approaches to keep training current and effective.
• Maintain accurate training records and support reporting and quality assurance processes.
• Work closely with subject matter experts, the College of Policing and external partners to develop and enhance learning opportunities.

What you’ll bring:

Essential Requirements:

• Experience operating within the Police Sector Standard for the Training of Trainers.
• Knowledge and experience relating to CSE/GBCSE investigations.
• PIP Level 2 accreditation, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• The ability to assimilate and communicate information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience of preparing and maintaining training materials, lesson plans and course content.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence a variety of audiences.
• Experience of delivering training using a range of teaching and presentation techniques.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Professional training qualifications.
• An understanding of adult learning principles and learning and development processes.
• Experience in delivering training using a variety of methodologies and facilitation techniques.
• Experience of assessing learning and supporting learner development.

We know it's important for you to feel that you're not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.

Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact Mal Stratton, Detective Chief Inspector Major Investigation Team by email at mal.stratton@northumbria.police.uk

What we offer:

• 26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
• NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
• Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
• Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
• Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
• Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
• We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.
• Access to gyms in some stations
• Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to volunteer in local community

Just so you know:

Candidates with priority status will be given precedence for this role over other applicants. Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a Trainer with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.

The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face to face interview. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.

If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Recruitment Vetting (RV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information and references.

We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, working together to improve the lives of disabled employees. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. In cases of very high application volumes, we may prioritise those who most closely meet the criteria, applying the same fair approach for all candidates.

If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly.

Use of AI in Applications: At Northumbria Police, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While AI can be a valuable resource, we encourage applicants to ensure their submissions accurately reflect their personal qualifications, experiences, and skills. Our selection process includes thorough evaluations to verify the authenticity and suitability of all applications. We value genuine and thoughtful responses that showcase your unique strengths and perspectives.

Terms of appointment:

This is a fixed term role subject to a six-month probationary period. If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally. Please note if you are interested in applying for this secondment opportunity, please discuss this with your Line Manager and gain agreement prior to applying.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.