Training Officer - Counter Terrorism Policing

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

Job summary

Join a leading team as a CT Training Officer, where you'll design and deliver essential training for police staff and officers. This role involves coordinating training programs, ensuring they meet operational needs, and supporting the Counter Terrorism Policing efforts in the West Midlands region. You'll work in a collaborative environment, contributing to national security and community safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering training courses or presentations.
• Hold a Level 3 AET, Cert Ed, or equivalent training qualification.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate training courses.
• Research, coordinate, facilitate, and deliver training at various levels.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Influencing

Negotiation

Planning

Prioritization

Education

Level 3 AET

Cert Ed

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Video Conferencing Software

Job description

Job Description

Closing date: 18th May 2025 11:59pm

Salary: £36,630 - £42,897 Grade: 6

Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) is a collaboration of UK police forces working to keep people safe from terrorism. At the regional level, Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands (CTPWM) coordinates the counter terrorist response and provides specialist support to police forces in Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Mercia, and the West Midlands.

The Protect and Prepare team within CTP West Midlands (WM) strengthens protection against a terrorist attack in the UK or overseas interests to reduce vulnerability. The team also mitigates the impact of an incident, including rapid response and recovery efforts.

The role

Based in our modern offices near Birmingham International Airport, as a CT Training Officer, you'll work Monday to Friday during office hours with some flexibility required for operational needs.

Your responsibilities include designing, developing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating training courses to equip Police Staff and Officers across West Midlands Police and Regional Forces with essential skills. This includes IT systems training, Counter Terrorism Awareness, and Investigative training.

You will ensure training delivery meets the Force's needs through appropriate methods and support other departmental areas including testing and exercising.

Responsibilities

• Research, coordinate, facilitate, and deliver training at national, regional, and local levels.
• Prepare and update lesson plans and training materials.
• Assist in reviewing and developing training modules as part of the national CT training program.
• Identify training and development gaps.
• Assess learners' understanding and effectiveness of training.
• Supervise and support students during courses, ensuring their welfare.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs.

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Hold a Level 3 AET, Cert Ed, or equivalent training qualification.
• Experience in delivering training courses or presentations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with IT packages including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and video conferencing software.
• Ability to contribute to training best practices and updates.
• Influencing and negotiation skills across all levels of the CT network.
• Highly motivated with good planning and prioritization skills, capable of working independently.

Desirable

• Experience in Learning, Training, or Exercising environments.
• Full driving license and willingness to travel nationally.
• Understanding of policing or Counter terrorism policing.

Security Checks

This role requires British nationality (some dual nationalities may be ineligible) and an enhanced Security Check clearance. Additional security checks are necessary, and employment is conditional upon obtaining these clearances. Travel restrictions to certain countries may apply.

Diversity & Inclusion

We promote fairness and inclusion, reflecting the communities we serve. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and operate a Disability Confident Leader scheme, offering interviews to all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Advertisement Closing Date

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive sufficient applications. Please do not attach a CV or cover letter, as these will not be used in the selection process.

About Us

Counter Terrorism Policing collaborates with UK police and the intelligence community to protect the public and national security. Join us to be part of a dedicated team working to prevent terrorism and safeguard our communities, offering diverse roles and opportunities to develop your career in a supportive environment.