Vacancy Information

This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.

Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.

Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.

Division / Department - Specialist Crime
Grade - Surrey Police Grade H / Sussex Police Grade 11
Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £38,064 - £45,058 / Sussex Police £41,487 - £45,765
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - See Advert 

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

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

In this role you will manage the design, development and evaluation of learning and briefing materials for Forensic Science Activities (undertaken by Surrey and Sussex Police) in line with both best practice and up-to-date regulatory guidance, in support of the Policing Education Qualifications Framework and ongoing staff CPD.

Skills & Experience

Qualifications:

• Educated to Degree Level or equivalent professional qualification.

• QCF Level 3 Certificate in Learning and Development or equivalent experience in delivering training products to adults (Level 3 broadly equates to A Level, BTEC extended diploma, BTEC National Certificate).

 

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Ability to develop degree level (level 6) learning and development materials to a high standard in line with the College of Policing National Curriculum. Knowledge of the Policing Education Qualifications Framework.
• Evidence of the development of training materials and delivery within a learning environment.

• Strong, up to date working knowledge of forensic operational policing in order to be able to deliver accurate learning materials and develop effective operational guidance. Up to date experience working within a relevant accredited forensic environment, for example forensic identification services, DNA recovery, fingerprint enhancement.

• Experience of translating Forensic Science Regulator Code of Practice and Conduct, relevant ISO certification requirements and Standard Operating Procedures into learning materials or have the ability to quickly attain such knowledge.

• Excellent formal and interpersonal communication skills and ability to produce complex written material to a high standard.

• Ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally, and negotiate and influence with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to problem solve both individually or in consultation with others to create and deliver strategic solutions.
• Highly motivated with the ability to be flexible and work to tight deadlines. Demonstrate personal resilience and the ability to work under pressure.
• Highly IT literate, including Microsoft Office products and adept at learning new systems. Experience of using Virtual Learning Environment systems.
• Ability to project plan and lead work delivered by multiple people across departments.
• Ability to work both independently and also closely with others as part of a team, with minimal supervision.

 

Additional Requirements:

• The flexibility to travel and work across Surrey and Sussex to support the relevant training requirements of both forces.
• Hold a full UK driving licence or have the ability to travel across both forces.

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 are open to conversations about job shares and part time 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. This may include flexi-time and home working.

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 gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police

Further Information

For further information about this vacancy, please contact Tara Boodoo:

Telephone - 07720042881

Email - tara.boodoo@surrey.police.uk 

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.

Attachments

• Forensic Learning and Development Lead - SPA 11, Grade H - Job Advert.pdf