Vacancy Information

Division / Department - People Services
Grade - Grade 10
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract
Salary Grade Range - £34,329 - £37,692
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Sussex Police Headquarters, Lewes

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

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to research, prepare, develop, maintain and deliver a programme of initial and refresher training for recruit officers, Investigative Officers, Special Constabulary and any other employees. Supervise and develop students in the classroom setting alongside blended learning and virtual delivery.

To ensure a safe working environment for students and staff and that training activities have been risk assessed and are regularly reviewed.

To support and manage learning and assessment activities to ensure progress of students through each programme and liaise with university partners and other key stake holders to support students in achieving their academic goals.

To hold tutorials with students to discuss their individual progress and where necessary provide support and guidance.

To complete associated administrative/clerical duties in line with the learning programmes they are teaching on.

To prepare and deliver interview training. 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. E.g., universities, external assessors.

Is fully conversant with Microsoft Office products, with accurate keyboard skills and willing to embrace new technologies to improve delivery of training to employees of Sussex Police.

Key Responsibilities

• To design, deliver and update courses for new recruits and staff employed by Sussex Police as required.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and procedures. Assist other members of the Learning and Professional Development team as required.
• The Applicant will ideally have proven and well-evidenced recent experience of designing and delivering a diverse range of learning activities with evaluated outcomes 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.
• It is important that the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate how they have been able to coach people through learning new skills or knowledge.
• Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to facilitate workshops for individuals & teams.

Skills & Experience

The applicant should have. 

A minimum 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.  

Delivered training in an educational establishment or in the workplace. 

Access to transport is preferable. 

It is desirable to have had previous experience of policing. 

 

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 encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public.

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 gym and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support

Please use the following link for more information on the benefits of working with Sussex Police

Further Information

For further information or if you wish to discuss this job please contact Ian Bond

ian.bond@sussex.police.uk

07912895570

 

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people.  It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.

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.

Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police

Additional Information

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly.  You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes.  Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference.  This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.