Initial Trainer - Local Authority

Spinwell Global; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Initial Trainer based in Ferndown. The role involves designing and delivering training programs to enhance the skills and understanding of police officers and staff. The ideal candidate will possess a recognised training qualification or significant relevant experience, alongside excellent communication and organisational skills. This opportunity offers a competitive pay rate and focuses on promoting diversity and inclusion within the training environment.

Qualifications

• Must identify training needs and design bespoke interventions.
• Broad understanding of diversity and representation issues.
• Ability to adapt communication style to the audience.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver training and development interventions.
• Focus on initial and targeted training for specific staff groups.
• Manage students effectively, ensuring learning objectives are met.

Skills

Training qualification or equivalent experience

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

IT literacy (MS Word, Excel & Outlook)

Education

Recognised training/teaching qualification

Job description

Role Information

• Role: Initial Trainer REF 372572
• Contract Length: Until 31/12/26
• Location: Ferndown
• IR35: Inside
• Pay Rate to Intermediary: £23.64 per hour

Spinwell is recruiting for an Initial Trainer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INITIAL TRAINER

To design and deliver training and development interventions in order to ensure that the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviour of police officers, staff and other members of the force meet the requirements of the force and priorities.

These posts will focus on delivery of initial and a range of force training programmes across defined geographic areas, as well as specific/targeted training for groups of staff. Posts are based in specified geographic areas across Dorset and Devon and Cornwall.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE INITIAL TRAINER

• A recognised training/teaching qualification (e.g., Police Trainer Certificate or equivalent City & Guilds Further Adult Education Certificate, Certificate of Education, Certificate in Training Practice or equivalent NVQ level III in Learning and Development) OR Similar extensive relevant experience together with a commitment and potential to achieve such a qualification.
• Must be able to identify training and development needs and design bespoke training and development interventions according to learning methodologies consistent with the Force guidance; in order to support staff to meet individual and organisational objectives.
• Values and Ethics - A trainer’s role is representative of the organisation and must have a broad understanding of issues affecting the service and to behave appropriately to ensure an appropriate image is displayed particularly important in relation to all areas of diversity. Additionally, a Trainer holds a position of responsibility and therefore must be able to effectively provide and manage students, irrespective of their rank or position.
• The post holder must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate learning and understanding into the workplace and to liaise and respond to the needs of the organisation. Must also be able to adapt the style of communication to meet the needs of the audience.
• Must be able to demonstrate sound organisational and planning skills. This is important when working towards deadlines to organise and prioritise courses to meet organisational, team and individual needs and to meet any requirements to schedule training demands across the force.
• Evidence of a methodical problem-solving approach. Must be able to work effectively as a team member and help to build relationships within that team. Actively helps and supports others to achieve goals.
• Must be IT literate and have experience of MS Word, Excel & Outlook.

If you are an Initial Trainer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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