About us:

We're the professional body for the police service in England and Wales.

Working together with everyone in policing, we share the skills and knowledge officers and staff need to prevent crime and keep people safe.

We set the standards in policing to build and preserve public trust and we help those in policing develop the expertise needed to meet the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of the future.

We have three complementary functions:

• Share knowledge and good practice

We create and maintain easy access to knowledge, disseminate good practice, and facilitate the sharing of what works.

• Set standards

We set standards for key areas of policing which help forces and individuals provide consistency and better service for the public.

• Support professional development

We set requirements, accredit, quality assure and deliver learning and professional development, promote diversity and wellbeing, and help to nurture and select leaders at all levels.

Applications are invited for the post of Technical Skills Trainer - SEARCH.

The selected candidate will be responsible to a Training Team Leader 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. They will also 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.

All applicants must:

• Be a Qualified Trainer to meet the Police Sector Standard for the Training of Trainers: Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS Level 4) or NVQ Level 4 Diploma in Learning and Development or equivalent. Or be willing to undertake that qualification within 6-12 months of commencing the role.
• Hold up to date proven competence, experience and/or knowledge to the level required within the subject matter specialism that forms the basis of training delivered. Specific requirements vary between posts.
• Exhibit personal qualities and behaviours which are a role model for others - being open to receive challenge and feedback; value diversity and difference; and to work as part of a team to get the job done

Please see job description for full details of the role.

Applications will be sifted against the 'Essential criteria' section of the job description.

More information on the Police National Search Centre can be found here .