CBRN Police Staff Trainer - Counter Terrorism Policing

West Midlands Police; Coventry; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

West Midlands Police is seeking a dedicated Training Officer to deliver essential CBRN training programs. Based in Coventry, you will be a key player in enhancing the UK's emergency services response to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. This role requires a committed individual with strong communication and organisational skills, along with a Level 3 training qualification. Join us to ensure the highest standards in training and support for our critical functions.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 training qualification is essential.
• Experience with CBRN response or related fields required.
• Strong current experience in responding to major incidents and public events.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver CBRN training programs for various organizations.
• Evaluate and assure quality in training delivery.
• Maintain relationships with external agencies and contribute to multi-agency responses.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Flexibility

Team Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Level 3 training qualification

Job description

Closing date: 8th June 2025, 11:59pm

Salary: £36,630 - £42,897

Grade: 6

At the National CBRN Centre , we bring together the emergency services to protect and prepare the UK against the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threat. It's a critical function and we're looking for suitably experienced and qualified applicants to be our new Training Officer, to deliver the Centre's CBRN training programme to Home Office forces, other organisations and Partner Agencies.

You'll be based at our modern College of Policing site in Ryton, near to Coventry, working Monday to Thursday between 8am to 6pm, but an element of flexibility is necessary to meet business needs.

The role

Work as part of a small team, (and in conjunction with) the four thematic teams of CBRN Training & CPD, Capabilities, Operations and Performance & Development to support, strengthen and assure the police response to CBRN Terrorism. you'll contribute to the continuing development of the National CBRN Centre by designing, delivering, evaluating and quality assuring training materials to ensure the highest standards are maintained.

You'll be personable, flexible and approachable, whilst taking responsibility for managing situations, leading by example, showing commitment and determination to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the multi-agency service's capability to respond to CBRN terrorism and contribute to the overall vision & mission of the N CBRN C, including the delivery of the Centre's CBRN training & CPD programme to Home Office forces, other organisations and partner agencies.
• Developing, designing, delivering, evaluating and quality assuring training & CPD materials to encourage individual learning.
• Responsible for ensuring quality in training and development programmes through delivery of cost-effective training in support of the CBRN strategy.
• Day to day decision making within the classroom environment.Maintaining and developing a high level of subject knowledge in training, CPD and operational demands.Building and developing relationships with external agencies and suppliers.
• Developing and maintaining senior level relationships
• Undertake any duties tasked by line manager or management colleagues
• Be aware of Policy on Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Data Protection and to comply with the legislation and the standards of 'ethics and good practice'

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Minimum Level 3 training qualification
• CBRN responder background (or alternate CBRN experience)
• Experience of design, development, delivery or management of emergency service training programmes
• Sound, current experience in response to multi-agency, major incidents and public events
• Excellent communicator to all audiences
• Be personable, approachable and people focussed
• Highly organised with the ability to work under pressure without close supervision or direction
• Hold a UK driving licence and be willing to travel nationally as required

Desirable

• A1 or equivalent assessor award.
• Experience of having managed multiple work-streams, projects or demands.
• Knowledge of National Emergency Services' CBRN capabilities, structures and planning processes

Security Clearance

This role requires British Nationality (some dual nationalities may be ineligible) and a Security Check vetting clearence.

You will need to undergo additional security clearance checks, with the offer of employment being conditional on obtaining all of the necessary security clearances.

There are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries once in post.

Diversity & Inclusion

We maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities, whilst protecting them from harm.

Counter Terrorism Policing is always working to build upon our diverse workforce to reflect the country we serve. An inclusive culture enables us to do things differently, working in ways that meet individuals' needs, flexing working patterns to ensure work-life balance is healthy so that we deliver the best for the organisation.

We are 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.

Advertisement Closing Date

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if the maximum volume of applications has been reached. Candidates with unsubmitted applications will not be informed prior to the advert closing.

Please do not attach a CV/covering letter as these will not be used during the application process.