Foundation Trainer

Vacancy Information

Division / Department
- People Services

Grade
- Grade G

Status
- Full Time

Contract Type
- Fixed Term Contract

Salary Grade Range - £34,060 - £39,149

Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week

Shift Allowance
- No

Politically Restricted
- No

Location
- Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford

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.

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

Training is a very busy and challenging yet rewarding role like no other position in Surrey Police. You will be well supported to not only develop new officers but also yourself.

The primary role of the Trainer will be to train newly-appointed Police Officers, Learner Detectives, Investigating Officers and Police Community Support Officers (PCSO'S) to be effective and efficient members of Surrey Police.

Applicants should have a sound knowledge and understanding of frontline operational policing and be able to evidence this if required.

• Research, develop, deliver, and maintain initial and refresher training programmes for Student Officers, and other employees.
• Supervise, support, and develop learners in classroom settings, virtual environments, and operational situations.
• Ensure a safe training environment by completing and regularly reviewing risk assessments for all activities
• Manage learning and assessment processes to support learner progress, working with the University and other stakeholders to help students meet academic requirements
• Conduct tutorials to review individual progress, provide guidance, and promote continuous learning and development.
• Complete all required administrative and clerical tasks associated with training delivery.
• Prepare and deliver interview training, including PIP 1.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide support to the wider Learning and Development team as needed.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills together with the ability to facilitate the development of others and to influence and empower students so that they are able to make any required adjustments to their behaviour.
• Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to facilitate workshops for individuals & teams.
• The ability to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the concept of diversity, with the ability to embed this knowledge throughout all learning and development programmes.
• Well-developed written communication skills and the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate records and reports.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work on own initiative under minimal supervision, being flexible with other partners who are linked to the learners progress e.g. Universities, External Assessors.
• Be fully conversant with Microsoft Office products, with accurate keyboard skills.
• Ideally you should possess a Level 4 training qualification but you will be provided with internal training for the role.

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