*Police Staff Vacancy*
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*Internal & External*
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Permanent & Temporary Position, Based in Penrith
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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at Cumbria Constabulary as an ICT Trainer.
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Cumbria Constabulary is at the forefront of delivering technology-enabled change, and this role plays a key part in ensuring our workforce is supported to use new and existing systems effectively.
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We are seeking a confident, organised and engaging individual to deliver ICT training across a range of systems. This will include supporting both project delivery and business-as-usual activity, helping to ensure that staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills to adopt new technologies and ways of working.
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Working within our Digital, Data and Technology environment, you will support a range of programmes and projects by designing and delivering training, as well as providing ongoing support to system users across the organisation.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, alongside a proactive and adaptable approach, are essential for success in this role.
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Please see the attached job description for full details of this role.
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Working Arrangements
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- We are recruiting to one permanent position and one temporary position (until December 2027).
- The role is full-time (37 hours per week).
- The role is based at Cumbria Constabulary HQ in Penrith; however, there will be a requirement to travel across the force area to deliver training and provide support.
- Opportunities for hybrid and remote working are available where appropriate; however, the nature of the role will require a regular on-site presence to support training delivery.
- The role operates in line with the Constabulary’s Flexible Working and Flexitime policies, offering flexibility around working patterns and hours, subject to line manager discretion and service needs.
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What We Offer
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Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
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- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Occupational maternity and sickness schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Opportunities for training, development and career progression
- Access to health and wellbeing support
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Development Opportunity
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Whilst we are ideally seeking a candidate who meets all of the essential criteria, we will also consider applications from individuals who meet most of the requirements and can develop into the role.
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This development opportunity would involve a structured plan to build the necessary skills and experience to perform the full role, typically over a period of 6–12 months.
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Candidates appointed via the development route will be appointed at a scale below (Scale 6 – £33,603 to £35,772) whilst gaining the required skills and experience. Upon successful completion of the development plan, there will be the opportunity to progress to the full grade of the role.
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Further Information
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For an informal discussion, please contact: kelsey.taylor@cumbria.police.uk or darren.dixon@cumbria.police.uk
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Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 6th July 2026.
