Specialist Operational Trainer

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A police organization in Wales is seeking a Specialist Operational Trainer to design and deliver crucial training for officers. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary of £32,613 - £35,772 and involves ensuring that staff are prepared and compliant with operational standards. The role includes benefits such as annual leave, pension scheme, and support networks. Candidates should possess experience in operational training. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds and communities.

Benefits

Buddy/mentor support

24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Additional 24 days flexi leave

Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes

Hybrid/Agile working opportunities

Discounts via Blue Light Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Support from Health and Wellbeing Centre

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering operational training.
• Knowledge of officer safety training and related subjects.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and evaluate specialist operational training.
• Ensure officers are competent and compliant with standards.

Job description

Role Overview

Force Dyfed Powys Police Role Type Police Staff Business area / Department Special Operations Location Headquarters Agile/Fixed/Fixed Operational Fixed Operational Grade E Salary £32,613 - £35,772 Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37 Type of Contract Permanent Level of Welsh language ability required? 1 Interview Date 28 January 2026 Closing Date 05/01/2026, 23:55 Job Advert Description An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Specialist Operational Trainer in Specialist Operations.

What you will be doing?

To design, co-ordinate, deliver, assess, and evaluate specialist operational training including officer safety training PSU training, MOE training and CBRN Training (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear), to ensure officers and staff within Heddlu Dyfed Powys Police are prepared competent and compliant with national, regional, and local operational standards.

The role ensures that training supports high risk roles, promoting operational readiness and officer safety.

How to apply

If you think you have the skills and passion for this role, please click the attachment below to view the role profile.

If you think this is the role for you, please complete an application, evidencing against the required attainments (usually found on the last page of the role profile). Please also refer to the candidate guidance link below which provides more detail on how to complete your application. https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/dyfed-powys/careers/guidance-Documents/police-staff-attainments-english.pdf

Benefits and Support

• Buddy/mentor support
• 24 days annual leave (rises to 29 days with 5 years’ service) plus 8 bank holidays
• Additional 24 days flexi leave (role dependant)
• Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy

• Pension scheme
• Staff Support Networks
• Flexible working opportunities
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements
• Sick pay provisions

All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks.

Please note for any part time vacancies, the salary will be pro rata.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and Welsh language Dyfed Powys Police are inclusive employers and strive to have a workforce representative of the communities they police and serve.

We believe that we will benefit from the variety of thinking, approach, and skills that diversity can bring; all of which helps us to deliver a better policing service.

We continue to work towards creating a safe, open culture that is ethical and inclusive of all.

We have a range of staff networks and groups to provide specific support and advice, and our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious beliefs.

Find out if you’re eligible for Positive Action here.

We are committed to being a bilingual organisation and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Contact Information

Information point: If you require any further information about this role, please do not hesitate to contact: recruitmentdyfed-powys.police.uk Or attend our weekly drop-in recruitment event, Wednesday 11am - 11:30am here.

Job Reference

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