Training Manager (Ref 25-110)

Cleveland Police; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK law enforcement agency is seeking a dedicated Learning and Development Training Manager to enhance its training function. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic Senior Management Team, promoting continuous professional development and managing multi-disciplined teams. Strong leadership and mentoring skills are required alongside experience in adult learning theories. This permanent role offers a salary between £43,668 and £48,459 for 37 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Experience working at a tactical level to deliver strategic priorities.
• Ability to motivate and inspire teams to perform at their best.
• Knowledge of effective design of lessons and learning products.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Learning and Development function in line with police priorities.
• Plan, direct, and deliver key learning programmes.
• Ensure programmes are in line with national standards and quality assurance.

Skills

Strong management and leadership skills

Experience in developing and mentoring staff

Knowledge of adult learning theories

Job description

Post: Learning and Development Training Manager

Salary: PO 3 / 4 - £43,668 - £48,459

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Learning and Development Centre (LDC), Grangetown

We are seeking a dedicated and professional individual to work as part of the Senior Management Team within Learning and Development. As the Learning and Development Training Manager you will develop Cleveland Police’s Learning and Development function in line with the Force’s priorities and the communities we serve. If you are passionate about training, promoting continuous professional development and ensuring that individuals reach their potential this could be the role for you.

You will work with both internal and external stakeholders to plan, direct and deliver key learning and development programmes ensuring they are in line with national standards and quality assurance frameworks. We are looking for candidates who have strong management and leadership skills as you will be responsible for a number of multi-disciplined teams who design and deliver a blend of classroom and online learning products.

Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate experience of working at a tactical level to deliver strategic priorities. You will have the ability to develop and mentor staff as well as possessing knowledge on adult learning theories and effective design of lessons. You will motivate and inspire your teams to perform at their best, setting targets and supporting them to succeed.

If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Julie Littlefair on 07929775869. Julie is available to be contacted from Wednesday – Friday.

If you are interested in applying for this role please progress your application via the link. Application forms should be completed no later than 23:55 on the specified closing date.

Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 2nd February 2026.

Cleveland Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. All appointments will be made on merit.

Regardless of the applicant, this role is on current Cleveland Police Terms and Conditions as per Police Staff Council.