Force Trainer Operational

North Wales Police have a new opportunity for a Force Trainer Operational to join our police force in Wales. You will join us on a full time, temporary contract until 31st March 2025.This role requires attendance at North Wales Police buildings, partner agency premises or in the field

About the Force Trainer Operational role:

Qualified - SO1 starting salary from £33,915

Unqualified - Grade 6 Starting salary from £30,783 

We have a unique opportunity to be involved North Wales Police Investigative Training and Development Centre for an Operational Force Trainer. You’ll be joining on a temporary contract within an organisation that will truly support your success in the workplace. This is a temporary role until 31/03/2025.

We are looking for an individual who should be confident and professional when delivering training to large groups of individuals and be innovative to ensure the training delivery is always engaging.

What does the Force Trainer Operational role entail? 

You will be responsible for the delivery of numerous training programmes including Personal Safety Training, First aid, Taser, Method of Entry, CBRN, Special Constable Training. Taking lead on projects to be developed using the appropriate training programmes and materials.

Other duties of the Force Trainer will include, but not be limited to;

• To be responsible for the design and delivery of training materials and documentation.
• To be responsible for the delivery of Personal Safety Training, First Aid, Taser, Method of Entry, Public Order Evening training), CBRN, Special Constable training. Special Constable Training will involve weekend working
• Undertake the assessment of training candidates.
• To support and contribute to the development of systems and structures which promote fairness and therefore help in the retention and progression of individual staff.
• To liaise with relevant internal departments to ensure up to date knowledge of internal and external delivery issues, applying such knowledge to training and development activity
• To be responsible for the delivery of Investigative Training and Development.

What will I need for the Force Trainer Operational Role?

The role requires applicants who can demonstrate (with evidence) skills in the following areas:

• For the qualified role – Possess a Cert. Ed or equivalent qualification or a Level 4 Learning & Development Qualification (TDP)(Police Equivalent).
• For the unqualified role – Possess a PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector), Award in Education and Training, or equivalent Level 3 training qualification, and work towards completion of Level 4 Learning & Development Qualification (TDP)(Police Equivalent). Training Plan for Unqualified to Qualified role will require studying for and achievement of the Level 4 Learning & Development Qualification (TDP)(Police Equivalent).

Benefits we offer our Force Trainer Operational:

• All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join 
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
• Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme?
• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters.
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunities    
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements    
• Sick pay provisions    

Disability Confident Employer

We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application. 

If you join us with a disability or medical condition, we aim to support you so you can carry out your role effectively. Where possible we’ll arrange reasonable adjustments so you can do this. 

Closing date: 02/05/2024, 12:00

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close the advert early.

There’s never been a better time to join North Wales Police. Click 'Apply' now to be our Force Trainer Operational.