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About the role
Training Officer - Leadership and Professional Development
We are looking for an experienced leadership development and learning professional to join our Leadership & Professional Development Team. This is an opportunity to design, develop, deliver and evaluate high-quality leadership and professional development programmes which support leaders at every stage of their career journey - from first line supervisors through to senior leaders.
You'll work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation to identify leadership development needs, design innovative learning solutions and facilitate engaging learning experiences that build leadership capability, improve organisational performance and promote a culture of continuous professional development.
Working closely with the Leadership Learning and Development Manager, you'll play an important role in shaping the leaders who influence policing across the West Midlands. If you're passionate about developing leaders and making a genuine difference through leadership development, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, deliver and evaluate innovative leadership and professional development programmes using classroom, virtual, digital and experiential learning methods.
- Facilitate engaging leadership development workshops and learning experiences for police officers, police staff and leaders at all levels of the organisation.
- Develop blended learning solutions that support leadership capability, accessibility and learner engagement.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify leadership development needs and recommend effective learning solutions aligned to organisational priorities.
- Evaluate programme effectiveness through feedback, quality assurance and learning evaluation to drive improvement.
- Promote reflective practice, inclusive leadership and continuous professional development aligned with the College of Policing Leadership Standards.
- Contribute to wider organisational learning initiatives, leadership strategies and a culture of continuous improvement.
Who We're Looking For
You'll have significant experience designing and delivering leadership development programmes and be confident facilitating learning for managers and senior leaders. You're someone who enjoys building relationships, influencing stakeholders and creating learning that genuinely changes leadership behaviours. If you're passionate about developing leaders this could be the opportunity you're looking for.
You'll bring experience of:
- Leadership development programme design and facilitation
- Working with leaders and managers.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
- Experience evaluating learning and driving continuous improvement.
A recognised training or teaching qualification (meeting the Level 4 Trainer Standard or equivalent) is essential.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to influence leadership across one of the UK's largest police forces.
Your work will help develop the people responsible for leading teams, making critical decisions and shaping the future of policing across the West Midlands. You'll have the opportunity to create innovative learning solutions, work alongside experienced leadership professionals and make a lasting impact on leadership capability across the organisation.
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 dependent on volume of applications)
Interview date: W.C. 10th August 2026
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 you successfully passing medical checks, which may if required include a drugs test.
Additional Information
Location: Tally Ho
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:00, Hybrid.
Contact: For any further information 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.
"Diversity and Inclusion Vision: Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities"
