At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and deliver innovative driver training for police officers and external partners.
- Company: Join South Wales Police, dedicated to community safety and support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing essential skills.
- Qualifications: Must hold or be willing to obtain relevant police driving and training qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Would you like a career like no other? If so… Join Us South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe. We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.
An opportunity has arisen within South Wales Police to join the Learning and Development Driver Training Unit as a Driver Trainer. You will be at the forefront of planning and delivering training to all who attend the training unit, both internally and externally, helping develop those individuals in line with Force/National requirements.
About the team/Department you will be joining: We are a large team who are based in Bridgend, but there may be the requirement on occasions for the successful applicant to work at other locations throughout the force, and out of force. The Driver Training Unit currently work between 8am-6pm 4 days a week (Mon‑Thurs). There may be a requirement to work outside of these hours including weekends. Trainers are multi‑functional and deliver training across all areas of Driver Training.
About the role and your key responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver innovative training, complete associated administration and develop all South Wales Police officers, staff and external bodies as necessary.
- Promote and champion Driver Training, both within South Wales Police and externally with other law enforcement agencies and partners.
- Responsible for the protection of life and property and the maintenance of Driving Standards in line with the College of Policing and NPCC standards.
What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:
- Hold a Police Driver Instructors’ qualification (or be prepared to attain this qualification within 6 months of appointment).
- Hold a Police Trainer certificate or equivalent e.g., PGCE, Cert. Ed, Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training (CET), Level 4 Certificate in Training in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS), be a Qualified Teacher or have achieved the College of Policing Training Essentials Programme (TEP), which is now the sector standard for Police Driver Training (or be prepared to attend a TEP course).
- Hold a suitable assessor qualification e.g., D32/33, A1, Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement or Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or be prepared to attend a course to successfully gain this qualification).
- Hold a current Advanced Police Driving grade, or equivalent, in the use of advanced vehicles over the nationally recognised speed limit (or be prepared to attend a course to successfully gain this qualification).
The successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting. Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates. To support the ambition of a diverse workforce, South Wales Police is able to offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identify as ethnically diverse. If you are an applicant who is living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and would like to be considered under the GIS, you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined in the advert and role profile. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in your application form and/or personal statement and CV.
If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Nigel Whitehouse, Operations Manager, Driver Training Unit 07970 163206. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
Driver Trainer in Bridgend employer: North Wales Police
South Wales Police is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where every team member plays a vital role in ensuring community safety. As a Driver Trainer, you will benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises professional development, offering opportunities for training and advancement within the Learning and Development Driver Training Unit. Located in Bridgend, you will be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and excellence in training, making a meaningful impact on the lives of officers and the community.
