Initial Police Learning Assessment Unit Area Training Officer

North Wales Police; Treharris; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

South Wales Police is seeking an Area Training Officer for the Initial Police Learning Assessment Unit in Treharris. The role provides initial training and assessment to new officers, PCSOs and constables, with core hours 0800–1600, Monday to Friday.

You will support probationary officers, deliver CPD programmes, and liaise with external partners to meet awarding requirements. A Welsh language level 2 is desirable.

Qualifications

• Broad range of policing experience and understanding of national curriculum.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Niche.
• Ability to communicate learning points clearly and facilitate learning.

Responsibilities

• Support and assess probationary officers through the OCP process and provide timely feedback.
• Deliver and administer initial training and assessment across South Wales.
• Design, deliver and evaluate CPD programmes and ensure standards with partners.

Skills

Policing experience

Microsoft Office

Niche

Coaching & mentoring

Communication

Tools

Niche

Microsoft Office

Job description

Initial Police Learning Assessment Unit Area Training Officer

Force South Wales Police

Role Type Police Staff

Business Area Learning & Development Services

Department IPLAU & Tutor Unit

Location Treharris

Grade 6SO1

Part/Full Time Full Time

37

Type of Contract Permanent

Level of Welsh language ability required? 2

Shortlisting Date 5 October 2026

Interview Date 12 October 2026

Closing Date 28/09/2026, 15:00

Initial Police Learning Assessment Unit Area Training Officer x 1

Locations

Currently Treharris Police Station but will be relocating.

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South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe.

We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.

We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as a trainer in our Initial Police Learning and Assessment Unit. Could you be who we are looking for?

About the team/Department you will be joining:

The Initial Police Learning and Assessment Unit is responsible for the delivery of initial training to new police officers, PCSOs and special constables. Core hours will be 0800 – 1600 hrs Monday to Friday.

About the role and your key responsibilities:

Supporting and assessing probationary officers through the OCP (Operational Competence Portfolio) and providing timely developmental feedback. Responsible for delivering and administering initial training and assessment across South Wales.

Designs, delivers and evaluates CPD programmes and quality assurers, liaising with stakeholders and external partners to identify needs, assure standards (formative and summative), and meet Awarding Organisation requirements.

What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:

Essential Criteria:

• Broad range of policing experience and an understanding of the Police Constable College of Policing national curriculum.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft applications and Niche.
• Must be able to encourage individual learning through clear communication of learning points, use of appropriate facilitation style and effective use of learning
• Must be able to coach and mentor staff and be able to encourage others to learn and develop, giving them clear and direct guidance and feedback on their performance in both verbal and report format.
• Must possess good organisational skills and be able to manage tasks simultaneously.
• Must have well developed written and verbal communication skills and be able to produce templates to assist tutors in the assessment process and students in how to evidence competence.
• Must be able to understand and how to apply/implement the Regulation 12 and 13 process and be able to prepare documents and reports to be utilised during the Regulation 12 and 13 processes with the needs of the recipient in
• Encourages and supports staff, making sure they are motivated to achieve results.

Desirable

• Welsh Language Level 2 - Can understand the essence of a conversation in Welsh and can convey basic information and respond to simple requests in Welsh. Can use Welsh to transfer telephone calls. Can introduce oneself and others by name, role, and location/organisation. Can contribute in a meeting partly in Welsh.

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training

The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to RV Vetting.

Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates.

To support the ambition of a diverse workforce, South Wales Place is able to offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identify as ethnically diverse.

If you are an applicant who is living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and would like to be considered under the GIS, you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined in the advert and role profile. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in your application form and/or personal statement and CV.

There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more.

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Inspector3705 McGill – [e-mail] or Chief Insp. Ben Davies [e-mail]

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.