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Technical Skills Trainer - Search x3 - job post

College of Policing
4.1 out of 5 stars
Ryton on Dunsmore CV8 3EN•Hybrid work
£36,520 a year - Full-time, Fixed term contract
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Job details

Pay

  • £36,520 a year

Job type

  • Fixed term contract
  • Full-time

Location

Ryton on Dunsmore CV8 3EN•Hybrid work

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Employee discount
  • Company pension
  • Enhanced paternity leave

Full job description

Details

Reference number

454913

Salary

£36,520
£36,520
All salary uplifts are subject to the annual central pay remit. Time-served pay progression does not apply. Those based within the M25 boundary will receive an additional London allowance of £5,038 per annum.
Usual secondment rules will apply.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Senior Executive Officer
2B / Constable or Sergeant

Contract type

Fixed term
Secondment

Length of employment

There are 3 roles available: 2x roles as 23 months fixed term contracts, 1x role as 2 Year Secondment

Type of role

Policing

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time

Number of jobs available

3

Contents

  • Location
  • About the job
  • Benefits
  • Things you need to know
  • Apply and further information

Location

This post can is based at our Ryton-on-Dunsmore (CV8 3EN) site, Hybrid working opportunities can also be discussed prior to you taking up your post.

About the job

Job summary

This post can is based at our Ryton-on-Dunsmore (CV8 3EN) site, Hybrid working opportunities can also be discussed prior to you taking up your post.

This post is open to applicants who can meet the College’s nationality, UK residency and vetting requirements.

About us:

Our mission is: Leadership, Standards, Performance. This guides our work with individuals, forces, and policing partners towards our vision. We exist to support police officers, police staff and volunteers to deliver the best service to the public. Only through high quality leadership, consistent standards and continual performance improvement can everyone in policing reach their full potential. Our mission guides our work with individual, forces and partners towards our vision.

Although we are a relatively small organisation, our work has a big reach. We are uniquely placed to work both with national policing organisations and local forces to support frontline officers, staff and volunteers in their day-to-day roles.

We offer a supportive and inclusive environment for people to thrive. Our extensive flexible-working policy, employee wellbeing support, family friendly policies, employers’ network for equality and inclusion membership (ENEI silver award winners), and status as a disability confident leader means everyone can bring their whole self to work.

Additional Information:

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.

Due to our status as Public Servants, we are not eligible to participate in the Civil Service transfer process. Therefore, while successful candidates can transfer in on their existing terms and conditions, any subsequent transfer out of the College to the Civil Service cannot be guaranteed on existing terms and conditions, and new starter/modernised terms may apply.

The College embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we comply with the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) and apply the minimum selection criteria at sift stage of the recruitment process.

Our vetting

If you are successful at interview, you will be required to undertake pre-employment security checks. You will be sent a security questionnaire which must be accessed within 24 hours.

Please note, these checks can take up to 10 weeks. You will only be offered a start date after the checks have been completed. If the outcome of these checks is not satisfactory, your recommendation for employment will be withdrawn.

Job description

We look forward to reading your application for the role of Technical Skills Trainer – Search.

The selected candidate will be responsible to a Learning & Standards Manager for the day-to-day delivery of training programmes, supervising students and, where appropriate, associate trainers to ensure that learning objectives are met to course specifications and agreed quality standards.

The selected candidate will work with other College departments to provide subject matter expertise in the formulation of evidence-based policing standards and the design and development of learning products.

Person specification

Some of your responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering training programmes to agreed content and assessment specifications. Developing and adapting, where appropriate, teaching techniques, lesson plans, scenarios, and training materials to meet individual students' abilities, levels of understanding and learning styles. Ensure that all students receive a consistent, high quality training intervention which addresses their learning and development needs.
  • Continually researching and refreshing own subject matter expertise and work with Policing Standards Managers, Knowledge, Research and Education partners, Training Designers, and external stakeholders to share knowledge. Help identify innovative solutions and draft and develop evidence-based policing standards, guidance and associated curriculum specifications and learning interventions to support the promotion and embedding of consistent approaches to professional practice across policing.
  • Taking ownership of specific training modules, courses or work-streams, reviewing and revising lesson plans and training materials to address changes to the curriculum, professional practice, guidance, standards and/or feedback from quality assurance data trends. Update version control log to ensure that learning programmes are always accurate, up-to-date and that definitive records of revisions are maintained.

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

  • To be a qualified trainer to meet the Police Sector Standard for Trainers through either a Level 4 Diploma in Learning and Development, a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training or equivalent or through the College of Policing Training Essentials Programme (or military equivalent).
  • Demonstrate experience of successfully delivering training using a variety of evidence-based approaches and delivery solutions.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, challenge and build effective working relationships with internal and external senior stakeholders and staff to achieve timely results.
  • Proven competence and experience as a licensed Police Search Advisor (PolSA) as per Authorised Professional Practice (within the past 3 years), or an operational Defence Advanced Search Advisor (DASA) within the past 3 years with considerable experience in the delivery of police training.

Please see the attached job description which contains full details of the role.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Changing and Improving
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Developing Self and Others
  • Managing a Quality Service

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

  • Evidence of competence/experience/knowledge as a licensed Police Search Advisor (PolSA) as per APP (in past 3 years) or a Defence Advanced Search Advisor (DASA) within the past 3 years with considerable experience in the delivery of police training.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, challenge and build effective working relationships with internal and external senior stakeholders and staff to achieve timely results.
  • Demonstrate experience of successfully delivering training using a variety of evidence-based approaches and delivery solutions.
  • Qualified trainer to meet the Police Sector Standard for Trainers through either: Level 4 Diploma Learning & Development, Level 4 Certificate Education & Training, or through the College of Policing Training Essentials Programme/ military equivalent

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £36,520, College of Policing contributes £10,579 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

College staff have Public Servant status. As a Public Servant, you are eligible to join the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.

The College is a great place to work. We're passionate about our people and offer a wide range of benefits, including (but not limited to):

  • Defined benefit pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
  • Up to 31.5 days holiday (this is in addition to 8 public holidays and 1 privilege day)
  • Continued professional development and structured career paths
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Flexi-time (for certain grades)
  • Benenden Healthcare
  • National Dental Plan
  • Discounts for on-line shopping
  • Free employee support line
  • Interest free season ticket loans
  • Rewards and recognition scheme
  • Learning and development tailored to your role.
  • An environment with flexible working options.
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.

We also have a number of thriving staff networks that provide the opportunity for advice, support and to drive change. A place to get your voice heard, share experiences and challenge our working practices to ensure equality of opportunity for all.

For more information about our benefits and staff networks, visit What we offer as an employer , College of Policing

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Technical skills.

This post is open to applicants who can meet the College’s nationality, UK residency and vetting requirements.

Vacancy reference: 7087, 7088, 7201

Anticipated interview dates: 21st July 2026 at our Ryton site (CV8 3EN).

An initial sift based on the lead Technical Skill ‘Evidence of competence, experience and knowledge as a licensed Police Search Advisor (PolSA) as per APP (in past 3 years) or a Defence Advanced Search Advisor (DASA) within the past 3 years with considerable experience in the delivery of police training’ may be held if a large number of applications are received. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview.

There are 2 roles available for/until 23 months as a fixed term appointment.

Whilst this fixed term contract is offered on the understanding that it will only last as long as the stated contract length, there could be a possibility that it could be extended or made permanent should circumstances allow.

There is 1 role available for 2 years as a secondment opportunity to:

  • serving police officers substantive in the rank of Constable/Sergeant. All applicants must have the support of their Chief Officer which must be of NPCC rank, i.e., CC, ACC or DCC and this must accompany an application.
  • serving police staff at the equivalent rank of Constable/Sergeant who have their chief officer's approval. Chief Officer’s approval must be of NPCC rank, i.e., CC, ACC or DCC. Approval for a secondment must accompany an application.

Central service conditions may apply.

Please ensure you return the attached secondment approval form either as an attachment when submitting your application or via email to recruitment@college.police.uk.

For further information on applying for a secondment please visit the “Secondments into the College” page.

Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the recruitment process, will be given priority over other applicants.

How to apply and contact information:

For further information visit our ‘Work for us’ page.

What it's like working at the College of Policing

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail please contact Angela Findlay (Angela.Findlay@college.police.uk), Technical Skills Trainer - Search

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

We believe that a diverse workforce brings many benefits to the organisation including diversity of thought and improvements to the way we work internally and with partners and communities. We strive to be fully inclusive but we know there is more to do. We genuinely encourage people from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups to apply for this role.

We want to continually improve our recruitment processes and to remove any barriers to equal opportunities that could disadvantage those from particular backgrounds. In order for us to have the information to do this, we ask you to please complete the diversity section of the online application process. We use a “blind” shortlisting process and we hope that by using this method we will be able to promote greater diversity in our workforce and remove any subconscious decisions based on biases.

The College is committed to support the Greening Government Commitment and reducing our Environmental impact. We have a dynamic Environmental Management Plan in place which encompasses various objectives, including our pledge to reduce business travel. To support our green agenda we have, in phase one, installed Electric Vehicle Charging Points at our sites in Ryton (12 points) and Harperley Hall (4 points) alongside two at our Harrogate office. We encourage employees to become an Environment Champion to help with promoting and delivering our Environmental Management Plan. Our One Step Greener approach encourages all College staff to make small changes to create a better future for everyone.

Please note that in order to work for the College of Policing you must have the Right to Work in the UK with indefinite leave to remain. In addition, you will also be required to provide an address history in the UK for the preceding 3 years.


Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check .

See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
  • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
  • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

  • Name : College of Policing Recruitment Team
  • Email : recruitment@college.police.uk

Recruitment team

  • Email : recruitment@college.police.uk
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