ODU Training Officer - Counter Terrorism Policing

 

Closing date: 18 January 2026 11:59pm

Salary: £38,169 - £44,700 

Grade: 6 

Type: Full time

The Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) network stretches across the UK. We work alongside our partners to help protect the public and our national security by preventing, deterring and investigating terrorist activity.

Based at our modern offices near to Birmingham International Airport, our Operational Development Unit (ODU) is a dedicated team who are responsible for the strategic management of Learning, Training and Exercising (LTE) within the CT Network. The unit forms a key part of the Prepare strand of the Home Office CONTEST Strategy. Working alongside our partners, the ODU harnesses the value of shared LTE to ensure the CT Network is ready, prepared and interoperable to respond to current and emerging terrorism and counter state threats.

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and suitably qualified Learning & Development Training Officer to deliver Mission 2 training across the United Kingdom Terrorism Network.

The candidate’s base station will be ODU offices located in West Midlands, near to Birmingham International Airport.  However, there will be an expectation of national travel on a regular basis to perform this role including having to work extended hours at locations throughout the UK (predominantly London).  There may also be future opportunities to travel internationally as Mission 2 work evolves.

The nature of specialist CT work and the higher classification of the computer systems and training content that are used, means the opportunities for blended working are rare.  The role will be predominantly office based in accordance with the business requirement and in order to access the appropriate systems.

The role

The post holder will be responsible for the training design, development and delivery of training to the CT Network (aligned to the Intelligence, Surveillance, Investigations, Digital, Borders, Interventions, Protect & Prepare, Projects and Mission 2, workstreams) provided to the CT Network across all CT regions.

You’ll be responsible for the direct line management of ODU Trainers within your capability area. You’ll also be responsible for the matrix management of regional staff (to support training) across the CT Network (10 regions).

Responsibilities

• To plan, design, prepare, quality assure, co-ordinate and deliver the content and delivery of bespoke CT training throughout the UK.  Facilitate opportunities for learning and personal development in accordance with the National Training and Development Strategy.
• To develop, validate and evaluate training courses to ensure they achieve organisational objectives, meet customer requirement and contribute to the personal development of students.
• To facilitate and deliver the National Counter Terrorism training programme in accordance with other regional and national trainers and subject experts.
• To research, prepare and update lesson plans and any associated training material including hand-outs, PowerPoint slides, etc. for all courses.
• Address training issues highlighted in operational or exercise reviews/debriefs to ensure operational performance is maintained and developed.
• Ensure the delivery of training packages effectively meets the needs of the CT Network by the most appropriate method, including but not restricted to; facilitation, didactic, demonstration, role-plays and practical case studies.
• To assist in the review and development of training modules as part of the national Counter Terrorism training programme.
• To assist with the identification of training and development gaps for the CT Network.
• To assist with day-to-day administration including but not restricted to; student attendance and liaison with relevant parties, resource preparation, etc.
• To be responsible for the supervision, discipline and welfare of students whilst they are on the course and to provide the necessary support and encouragement required for them and their mentors in the workplace.
• To assist in monitoring the effectiveness of the learning and development programmes through the identified evaluation process.
• To ensure training products are fit for purpose in line with the principles of Best Value.
• Take appropriate action in order to create a healthy working and training environment in keeping with the H&S policy and processes.
• Monitor and ensure all staff are given equality of opportunity within the learning and development environment.
• Liaise with National and Regional departments where necessary, to maintain consistency of training delivery.
• Promote equality, diversity and Human Rights in working practices by developing and maintaining positive working relationships, ensuring that colleagues are treated fairly and contributing to developing equality of opportunity in working practices.
• Any other duties commensurate with the role and band/grade.

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Post holder will have sound working knowledge and personal experience of Counter Terrorism Policing (specifically in the thematic area applied for i.e. Intelligence/Surveillance/Borders/Investigations/Digital/Interventions/Projects/Protect & Prepare and Mission 2).
• Hold a minimum Level 4 training qualification, Cert Ed or equivalent or have a willingness and ability to acquire the requisite accreditation.
• Have experience of delivering training courses or presentations to students and other trainers.
• Experience of IT packages to design and deliver training including Microsoft packages such as Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio etc.
• Be conversant with and be able to identify and contribute to best practice within the Counter Terrorist field to ensure that training is revised and refreshed accordingly.
• Hold a full driving licence and be prepared to travel nationally.
• Developed Vetting and any other security clearances. 
• Must evidence strong and effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills as the post holder is required to support negotiate and influence at all levels throughout the CT network to ensure training is delivered to a national standard. 
• Ability to prioritise and manage conflicts (people and tasks).
• Networking, engagement, persuasion, influencing and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and build effective collaborative relationships with a wide range of professionals within and around the National CT Network.
• Demonstrate awareness of equality and diversity appropriate to this role and have a high level of personal integrity.

Desirable

• Evidence of successful interpretation and application of relevant legislation, including contributing to new legislation /national bodies.
• Experience of working in a Learning, Training or Exercising (LTE) environment.

Security Clearance

⚠ This role requires British Nationality (some dual nationalities may be ineligible) and a Developed Vetting clearance.

Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo and maintain National Security Vetting (NSV) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post. Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed, the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.  Any offer of employment will be conditional based on obtaining/passing all of the necessary security clearances.

There are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries once in post.

Diversity & Inclusion

We maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities, whilst protecting them from harm.

Counter Terrorism Policing is always working to build upon our diverse workforce to reflect the country we serve. An inclusive culture enables us to do things differently, working in ways that meet individuals’ needs, flexing working patterns to ensure work-life balance is healthy so that we deliver the best for the organisation.

We are a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions.  As part of our commitment we operate a Disability Confident Interview Scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example, in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.  In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.

Advertisement Closing Date 

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if the maximum volume of applications has been reached. Candidates with unsubmitted applications will not be informed prior to the advert closing.

Please do not attach a CV/covering letter as these will not be used during the application process.

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