Learning and Development Officer Investigative Standards Trainer

Surrey and Sussex Police; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey and Sussex Police is seeking a Learning and Development Officer Investigative Standards Trainer to enhance investigative capabilities through innovative learning programs. This full-time role involves collaboration with Learning and Professional Development teams, focusing on coaching, mentoring, and designing courses for staff. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive work environment with flexible arrangements and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Career progression

Pension scheme

Generous leave

Discounts

On-site gyms

Parental leave

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 qualification in Training and Development or equivalent.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering diverse learning activities.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support supervisors in informal learning, coaching, and mentoring.
• Design and deliver innovative learning programs for investigative supervisors.
• Evaluate the impact of learning programs and facilitate team learning sessions.

Skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Management experience

Coaching capabilities

Emotional intelligence

Influencing skills

Negotiating skills

IT literate

Education

Minimum Level 4 qualification in Training and Development

Job description

Learning and Development Officer Investigative Standards Trainer

Join to apply for the Learning and Development Officer Investigative Standards Trainer role at Surrey and Sussex Police.

This role is within a collaborative unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work together, remaining two separate legal entities with different terms and conditions.

Both Surrey Police and Sussex Police staff are employed under their respective force terms and conditions. Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational needs. A discussion will be held to confirm details such as location, salary, allowances, and hours.

Division / Department: People Services

Grade: Surrey Police Grade H / Sussex Police Grade 11

Status: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Salary Grade Range: Surrey Police £38,064 - £45,058 / Sussex Police £39,813 - £43,920

Working Hours: 36 hours per week

Location: Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford

The starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the range and pro-rated if less than full-time hours.

Role & Responsibilities

This role involves working with Learning and Professional Development teams to foster a learning culture focused on closing investigative capability gaps for first-line leaders. Responsibilities include supporting supervisors in informal learning, coaching, mentoring, identifying capability gaps, and providing advice and guidance.

The role also entails designing and delivering innovative, blended learning programs for investigative supervisors and leadership development, evaluating their impact, and staying abreast of future trends to embed a culture of continuous improvement.

Additional duties include delivering courses for PIP1 and PIP2 officers and staff, maintaining professional development standards, and facilitating team learning sessions.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum Level 4 qualification in Training and Development or equivalent, or working towards it.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering diverse learning activities with evaluated outcomes.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Management experience, motivating teams, and coaching capabilities.
• Emotional intelligence, influencing, and negotiating skills.
• Proactive, with a commitment to outcomes.
• IT literate, with capacity to travel across Surrey and Sussex.
• Additional skills such as specialist interviewing accreditation or Level 3 Assessing certificate are desirable.

Why Work With Us?

We support work-life balance through flexible, agile working arrangements, including job shares and home working. Benefits include career progression, pension scheme, generous leave, discounts, on-site gyms, parental leave, and wellbeing support.

Additional Information

For further details, contact Detective Inspector Simon Morgan. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace, promoting equality and anti-racism principles.

This post may be withdrawn at any time during the recruitment process. Internal candidates from both Forces may have priority depending on the vacancy.