ICT Trainer (Ref 25-041)

Cleveland Police; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ICT Trainer role within a forward-thinking police force. This position involves delivering and facilitating ICT learning programs to enhance the skills of police officers and staff. You will engage with various IT users, helping them to effectively utilize essential systems. The role is dynamic, requiring adaptability to changing needs and a commitment to continuous professional development. Join a dedicated team where your contributions will make a significant impact on the training and development of police personnel. If you have a strong IT training background and a passion for education, this role could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver training programs.
• Experience in identifying individual and organizational learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ICT learning programs for police officers and staff.
• Develop learning programs to meet policing priorities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to identify learning needs

Agile working

IT training background

Education

CertEd or equivalent qualification

Tools

Oracle

Storm

Niche

PNC

PND

Job description

Post: ICT Trainer

Salary: Scale 6 / SO 1 - £32,247 - £37,692

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Learning and Development Centre (LDC), Grangetown

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of ICT Trainer, based at theLearning and Development Centre in Grangetown to work as part of a small ICT delivery team.

Successful candidates will predominantly deliver and facilitate ICT learning programmes for student Police Officers, Special Constables, Police Community Support Officers and Police Staff, however they may also be required to assist in the delivery of other training programmes on occasions according to Force needs; working between training programmes when necessary.

The role

Working as an ICT Trainer within the police is a rewarding and a satisfying role, where you can ensure that police officers and staff are equipped to carry out their roles using IT systems efficiently and effectively. Possessing excellent communication skills you will engage with a range of IT users, coaching and assisting them to reach their potential in the systems which they utilise.

The core functions of the role are;

·Assisting in the delivery of a range of ICT learning programmes, using a full range of teaching skills;

·To develop learning and development programmes or sessions to support the delivery of the Forces Policing Priorities; meeting the needs of specific groups oflearners and ensuring national and local professional standards are met;

·Ensure Continuous Professional Development is regularly updated to maintain knowledge and understanding of the College of Policing standards, as well asother relevant national standards of accreditation.

The Team

Our IT trainer advises:

“The role of an IT trainer in Cleveland Police is challenging but rewarding. There are many and varied IT systems to teach, with newer systems emerging most years. I enjoy teaching and supporting members of staff, whilst also constantly learning myself. It is a varied role, with no two weeks the same. The role includes liaising with other departments, other staff and other Police Forces. I could be teaching in class, teaching online, visiting other departments to find out their training needs, doing training myself to keep up to date with the latest developments, or creating courses. I can assist with other Trainers’ courses if the need arises, or I could be mentoring another trainer. Your schedule can be fairly flexible, and you need to be too! I very much enjoy my role as an IT Trainer and being a point of contact for any staff members who need advice.”

What we need from you

In order to fulfil the role, candidates must be able to demonstrate that they can identify both organisational and individual learning or development needs; plan, prepare and deliver learning and development programmes; facilitate and manage group or individual learning and development and maintain standards of professional practice.

We are seeking candidates who can work in an agile manner responding to the often rapidly changing needs of the organisation. An understanding of specialist policing systems, such as Oracle, Storm, Niche, PNC and PND, is required. However, if you do not possess this knowledge, your application may be considered if you have a strong IT training background. If this applies to you, please do contact us on the details below to discuss further.

Candidates who do not hold a CertEd or equivalent qualification, but are willing to work towards and attain whilst in post, are welcome to apply.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Julie Littlefair via [e-mail].

If you are interested in applying for this role please progress your application via the link. Application forms should be completed no later than 23:55 on the specified closing date.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 18^th June 2025.

Cleveland Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. All appointments will be made on merit.

Regardless of the applicant, this role is on current Cleveland Police Terms and Conditions as per Police Staff Council.