Foundation Trainer (Staff) in Littleton

Division / Department - People Services

Grade - Grade G

Status - Full Time

Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract

Salary Grade Range - £33,128 - £39,149

Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week

Shift Allowance - No

Politically Restricted - No

Location - Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro‑rated if the working hours are less than full time.

The primary role of the Trainer will be to train newly‑appointed Police Officers, Learner Detectives, Special Constables and Police Community Support Officers (PCSO’S) to be effective and efficient members of the Neighbourhood Policing Team, and Specialist Neighbourhood Teams thereby enhancing public confidence and reassurance.

Applicants should have a sound knowledge and understanding of frontline operational policing and be able to evidence this if required. Additionally, the Applicant will ideally possess a Level 3 training qualification e.g. Education & Training Award or be willing to work towards and achieve this requirement within the first 6 months of appointment. Throughout this development phase you will be fully supported by the Foundation L&PD Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, develop, deliver, and maintain initial and refresher training programmes for Special Constabulary members, Student Officers, and other employees.
• Supervise, support, and develop learners in classroom settings, virtual environments, and operational situations.
• Ensure a safe training environment by completing and regularly reviewing risk assessments for all activities.
• Manage learning and assessment processes to support learner progress, working with the University and other stakeholders to help students meet academic requirements.
• Conduct tutorials to review individual progress, provide guidance, and promote continuous learning and development.
• Complete all required administrative and clerical tasks associated with training delivery.
• Prepare and deliver interview training, including PIP 1.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide support to the wider Learning and Development team as needed.

Skills & Experience

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills together with the ability to facilitate the development of others and to influence and empower students so that they are able to make any required adjustments to their behaviour.
• Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to facilitate workshops for individuals & teams.
• The ability to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the concept of diversity, with the ability to embed this knowledge throughout all learning and development programmes.
• Well‑developed written communication skills and the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate records and reports.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work on own initiative under minimal supervision, being flexible with other partners who are linked to the learner’s progress.
• Is fully conversant with Microsoft Office products, with accurate keyboard skills.
• It would be nice if you had a recognised training qualification in Learning and Development as directed by the Head of Learning and professional Development (Level4CET) or equivalent, or are committed to being able to achieve this within the first 6 months.

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi‑time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits; career progression, contributory pension scheme (LGPS), generous annual leave allowance, discounts for everyday spend, on‑site gyms and a range of sports clubs, generous and supportive parental leave, financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support, discounted contributory healthcare scheme.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.