ICT trainer

Avon and Somerset Police; Portishead; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force in Portishead is seeking individuals for two full-time training roles. Responsibilities include designing training courses and assisting with software testing. Applicants should demonstrate relevant training experience and possess a training qualification. This role offers blended working with flexibility to work from home. The position includes a permanent and a temporary maternity cover contract.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid training qualification or demonstrate relevant training experience.
• Ability to design and deliver a range of training courses.
• Experience of producing meaningful feedback and action plans.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver training courses and materials.
• Assist with the testing of relevant software.
• Identify and report faults to system owners.
• Evaluate training programmes' effectiveness.

Skills

Training qualification or relevant training experience

Experience designing and delivering training courses

Skilled computer user

Experience measuring results and providing feedback

Experience testing or using new software

Education

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AEAT)

Tools

Microsoft Windows applications

Job description

In this role, your main responsibilities will be

• Designing, creating, and delivering training courses and all associated materials to police employees and occasionally to external customers.
• Assisting with the testing of relevant software including enhancements and system developments.
• Identifying faults and reporting these issues to system owners.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of training programmes and training sessions.

Skills, experience and qualifications required

• Hold a training qualification or award at Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AEAT) or be able to demonstrate relevant training experience and be prepared to work towards a qualification at this level.
• Experience of designing, delivering and developing a wide range of training courses to a range of audiences.
• Skilled computer user with experience of using presentation, database and Microsoft Windows applications.
• Experience of measuring results, giving meaningful constructive feedback and producing action plans.
• Experience of testing or using new software and systems.

Additional Information

We have two full time roles available: one is a permanent position, and the other is a temporary maternity cover contract, potentially running until January 2027.

These roles are based at Police Headquarters in Portishead, with flexibility to work from home when teaching commitments permit.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 3rd November 2025.

Applicants who are successfully shortlisted will be invited to attend an interview and teaching-based assessment on either the 18th or 19th of November 2025.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 3 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.

Blended Working / Hybrid Working

Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible.

This role has been identified as a blended role.

About us

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.

We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.

Find out more about our benefits and culture

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

All applicants must reside within the UK.