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About the Role
Training Officer – Initial Training
There is an exciting opportunity to join West Midlands Police’s Learning & Development Department as a Training Officer within the Uniform Training Team.
As one of the first people our new recruits interact with, you’ll play a vital role in preparing probationary police officers and police staff for the start of their careers. Through engaging, high-quality learning, you’ll help develop the knowledge, confidence and professionalism needed to serve the communities of the West Midlands.
You’ll research, design and deliver learning programmes aligned to the National Policing Curriculum and organisational priorities, creating an inclusive learning environment where every learner can succeed. Working closely with colleagues and subject matter experts, you’ll continuously develop learning solutions that remain relevant, evidence-based and operationally effective. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about learning and development and wants to make a lasting impact by helping shape the future workforce of West Midlands Police.
Key Responsibilities
Staff within the Uniform Training Team are often the first members of West Midlands Police that new recruits engage with once they join the organisation. As a Training Officer, you’ll play a significant role in creating a positive introduction to policing while supporting learners throughout their development.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Designing, preparing and delivering engaging learning and development programmes aligned to College of Policing learning outcomes and organisational priorities.
- Managing the learner journey, creating an inclusive learning environment that supports a range of learning styles and abilities.
- Coaching, mentoring and assessing learners, providing constructive feedback to maximise performance and development.
- Leading practical learning activities and role-play assessments to build operational competence.
- Reviewing and developing learning materials to ensure they remain current, evidence-based and operationally effective.
- Working collaboratively with subject matter experts and stakeholders to continuously improve learning programmes.
- Promoting professional standards, equality, diversity and inclusion throughout all learning activities.
- Supporting organisational learning by embedding new legislation, best practice and operational developments into training delivery.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about developing others and creating engaging learning experiences.
You’ll be an excellent communicator who enjoys delivering training, coaching individuals and adapting your approach to suit different learning styles. You’ll be organised, collaborative and confident building positive working relationships with colleagues, learners and stakeholders.
Most importantly, you’ll enjoy helping others achieve their potential and take pride in preparing new officers and staff for the important role they play in serving our communities.
You’ll bring experience of:
- Delivering learning, teaching or training programmes.
- Designing or developing learning materials and training content.
- Coaching, mentoring or supporting the development of others.
- Assessing performance and providing constructive feedback.
- Building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Planning and organising workloads effectively.
- Delivering engaging presentations to groups.
- Using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Why Join Us?
Every police officer starts somewhere.
As a Training Officer, you’ll play an important role in shaping the next generation of police officers and police staff, giving them the knowledge, confidence and professionalism they’ll carry throughout their careers. Working within our Learning & Development team, you’ll collaborate with experienced colleagues who are committed to delivering high-quality learning and continuously improving the training we provide. In return, you’ll have opportunities to develop your own skills while making a meaningful contribution to policing across the West Midlands.
If you’re passionate about learning, enjoy developing others and want your work to have a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Selection Process
The selection process for this role will consist of the following elements:
- Initial application
- Shortlisting
- In-person interview
Closing date: Monday 3rd August 2026 (Subject to change dependant on the volume of applications)
Interview date: TBC
Important Information
Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.
Medical: Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs, hearing and fitness test if required.
Additional Information
Location: Tally Ho!
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00, Onsite.
Contact: If you have any further queries, please contact Careers@westmidlands.police.uk
Benefits Statement
By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including:
- Fair remuneration with progression opportunities and access to a very competitive pension scheme.
- Enhanced annual leave in addition to public holiday entitlements.
- Discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities.
- A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabs
- Comprehensive benefits including pension, Blue Light Card, and employee assistance programme.
West Midlands Police is 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.
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