Trainer
Role: Trainer
Department: People & Organisational Development
Location: Robert Dyson House, Wath-on-Dearne
Salary: £31,296 - £35,526
Hours: 37
Contract Type: Temporary for 12 months
In this role you will focus on a renewed force-wide Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) training offer, which is centred on the training needs of South Yorkshire Police and is aimed at colleagues at all levels from across the organisation in a classroom environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Research, design, re-design and deliver Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) training force-wide, identifying, and incorporating methodologies that are capable of meeting individual and organisational development needs with available resources and within specified timescales.
- Use an evidence-based approach and work with OD Advisors to identify development needs and the most appropriate intervention(s) to address these.
- Maintain learning/support materials and resources that enhance the development and maximise learner engagement and participation.
- Deliver interventions using a wide range of behavioural change/learning methodologies ensuring learners are engaged, motivated, facilitated, coached, and supported to achieve the intended outcomes.
- Embed the ethos of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion as a ‘golden thread’ throughout the design and the delivery of training which will help support and underpin our aspirations of improving organisational culture.
- Act as a coach and mentor to learners and colleagues, sharing own specialist knowledge and supporting the learning of others.
- When delivering interventions, foster and maintain a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment and determine appropriate assessment strategies to evaluate effectiveness of the intervention.
- Analyse evaluation results and utilise assessment analysis and stakeholder feedback to inform the development and continuous improvement of development interventions.
- Engage in evidence-based research and keep abreast of advances and best practice in OD and learning and development models and methodologies, incorporating these into OD interventions.
- Work closely with the OD Advisor and wider OD&C team to ensure the successful outcomes of the EDI training.
- Be a visible role model; consistently demonstrate professional principles and personal integrity and promoting the principles of EDI at all times.
- Maintain competence in own area of subject matter expertise, including knowledge and understanding of current best practice and underpinning academic theory.
- Participate in networking opportunities, reflecting on practice, and sharing learning with peers in order to inform and improve policy, processes and practice.
- Champion innovation and improvement by maintaining and enhancing knowledge and understanding of new approaches to OD interventions identified through evidence
Skills and experience:
- Minimum Training Essentials Programme completion (College of Policing), level 4 Certificate in Education and Training or equivalent experience.
- Experienced in delivering & facilitating complex and challenging training material in a classroom environment.
- Knowledgeable /accredited in the subject matter which includes – leadership development, organisational culture, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Understands and applies best practices in designing, developing, and adapting OD interventions, learning materials and resources (including those associated with adult learning).
- Skilled in teaching blended learning, and presentational techniques and able to select and apply these appropriately and flexibly.
- Skilled in facilitation and effective communication - using questioning, listening and non-verbal communication techniques to give, elicit and receive feedback and to overcome communication barriers.
- Able to identify and engage effectively with key stakeholders and to take appropriate steps to understand their needs and concerns.
- Understands and uses models of group behaviour and group learning to plan and manage group activity and ensure effective individual learning.
Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview
For more detailed information relating to the role, skills and experience for this role, please click here to view the role profile
What we offer:
We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:
- A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance
- A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working
- A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust
- Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
- Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
- Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme
- Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025 (yhrn.police)
- Membership to the Sports and Social Club
- Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.
Appearance & Standards:
South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers, staff, and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.
Smarter ways of Working:
South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables South Yorkshire Police to provide an outstanding service to the community.
There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid.
This role has been evaluated as a hybrid role.
Hybrid: Applicable when the work can be undertaken at any location, whether that be a SYP building or from home.
South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values:
At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do Fairness, Integrity & Trust, the attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.
Contact details:
For further information about the role, please contact od_culture@southyorks.pnn.police.uk.
Closing Date: 12th August 2025
Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Talent Acquisition Manager and the Line Manager for the role.
How to apply:
Please click ‘Apply’
Candidate Information:
Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Applications are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates.
It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilising a range of backgrounds, experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable underrepresented groups.
If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk
In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.
Internal Candidates:
This vacancy is temporary therefore, you must have the support of your current Line Manager to apply. If you are a permanent member of staff, this would be classed as a secondment opportunity. If you are on a fixed term contract, you must contact the Talent Acquisition Team before applying.
Please ensure that you and your current line manager complete the attached consent form. Please email the completed form to the hiring line manager, with the role title and the closing date stated in the subject of your email.
Without support, your application will not be considered any further.
This role is offered on a fixed-term basis in accordance with applicable employment legislation and South Yorkshire Police policy.
Fixed-term contracts are used where there is a genuine business need, such as project-based work, temporary cover or time-limited funding. The fixed term period is subject to change, linked to the posts requirements and may be subject to extension or early termination in line with appropriate notice period.
All fixed-term employees will receive equal treatment and access to opportunities in line with our commitment to fair and inclusive employment practices.
Where appropriate, fixed-term roles may be made permanent without the need for a further recruitment process.
Documents to Review:
For the Police Staff Recruitment Vetting Handbook - Please Click here
For Application Guidance and Tips - Please Click Here
For the FIT Values of South Yorkshire Police - Please Click Here
For Secondment Approval - Please Click Here
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