NAPCO - CTSFO National Training Manager - Band C - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Job Title: NAPCO - CTSFO National Training Manager - Band C - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Salary: The starting salary is £44,132.
The salary is broken down as £44,132 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £52,652.
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
The post holder will manage a team of national firearms instructors (NFIs) responsible for the delivery of national Counter Terrorist Specialist Firearms Officers (CTSFOs) training. They will take direction from the CTSFO network Chief Firearms Instructor (CFI) and will report direct to the head of CTSFO Coordination & Development within the National Armed Policing Coordination Office (NAPCO).
Key Tasks
The post holder will be required to do the following:
- manage the delivery of the national CTSFO initial and annual refresher training (excluding the MPS) in line with the direction of the network CFI.
- design and maintain an annual training plan to deliver sufficient initial and annual refresher training places, as required by the CTSFO network.
- oversee the planning of relevant CTSFO training packages and risk assessments prior to sign off by the network CFI.
- oversee and monitor the delivery of relevant CTSFO training, ensuring its quality assurance and appropriateness in line with the National Police Firearms Training Curriculum (NPFTC) and the single training license held by the network CFI for the delivery of national CTSFO training.
- proactively identify good practice and organisational learning in relation to CTSFO training.
- coordinate training activity across the CTSFO network in partnership with hub firearms training managers (FTMs) and CFIs.
- oversee the compilation of student training records and reports both during and following training events.
- identify, address and monitor any health and safety issues in line with training risk assessments.
- ensure that sufficient staff and resources are available to support the delivery of the training.
- manage, supervise and develop the staff within the national training team.
- ensure staff under their direction maintain operational competence (e.g. CTSFO and NFI).
- manage team member performance and complete performance reviews.
- manage training related short-term projects as appropriate and directed by the head of CTSFO capability & development and/or network CFI providing national insight to influence and drive activity.
- coordinate and develop relationships with key stakeholders and partners (nationally and internationally).
Vetting
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post.
Confidentiality Agreement
Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.
Our Employee Commitments
Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of “Working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.
Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve. As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations’.
Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable).
Additional Information
Subject to agreement, accommodation may be provided in the West Yorkshire area.
Successful candidates may also be entitled to reasonable excess travel fares, this would be subject to prior consultation.
How to apply
Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on the 6th of February 2025.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence the 19th of February.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 11th of March 2025.