CBRN Police Staff Trainer - Counter Terrorism Policing

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

Job summary

A leading public service organization in Coventry is seeking a Training Officer to deliver CBRN training for Home Office forces. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 training qualification, a CBRN responder background, and excellent communication skills. This role involves designing and evaluating training materials and requires British nationality for security clearance. Flexible working hours are expected to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in design and delivery of emergency service training.
• CBRN responder background or alternate CBRN experience.
• Excellent communicator to all audiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CBRN training to Home Office forces and partner agencies.
• Develop and evaluate training materials.
• Build relationships with external agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

People-focused

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Minimum Level 3 training qualification

Job description

Overview

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. We are 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 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 NC BRN Centre, 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 clearance. 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.