Training Manager - Initial Police Training

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Initial Training Manager to lead and continuously enhance our Initial Police Training provision. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the development of Student Officers, ensuring they gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to perform effectively and confidently in their roles.

You will provide leadership to our Initial Police Training Trainers and Course Designers, overseeing the planning, delivery and evaluation of training programmes while ensuring they meet organisational priorities, learner needs and professional standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading, managing and developing the Initial Police Training team, creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace.
• Overseeing the design, delivery and review of initial police training programmes to ensure they remain effective, relevant and compliant with professional standards.
• Monitoring learner progress, achievement and engagement, implementing support and interventions where required.
• Using performance data, learner feedback and organisational insight to evaluate programmes and drive continuous improvement.
• Managing resources, systems and budgets to ensure effective service delivery and value for money.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support successful programme outcomes.
• Producing reports and performance information to inform decision-making and future learning and development activity.

Why This Role Matters

Initial training plays a vital role in preparing Student Officers for the challenges of modern policing. As Initial Training Manager, you will directly influence the quality and effectiveness of police training, helping to develop capable, confident and professional officers who are equipped to serve our communities. Your leadership will help foster a culture of learning, development and continuous improvement across both learners and the training team.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a confident leader with a passion for learning and development, who can inspire teams and deliver high-quality training outcomes. You will be able to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery, using data and insight to improve performance and enhance the learner experience.

You should demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience of managing training, learning or development programmes.
• The ability to analyse performance information and use evidence to inform decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities, with experience of managing multiple priorities.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and professional excellence.

Ready to Apply?

If you are passionate about developing people and delivering high-quality learning experiences, we would love to hear from you.

For full details of the role, responsibilities and essential criteria, please review the full Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.