Vacancy Information

Division / Department - People Services
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract
Rank - Police Constable
Location - Multiple Locations (see advert)
In line with the published Posting and Tenure guidance, operational requirements will always be considered prior to confirming posting dates to successful applicants.

The Role

To work as part of the Driver Training Teams across Surrey & Sussex within the Learning and Professional Development department. You will be expected to deliver a wide range of driving courses from various locations around the county to all employees and volunteers associated with the Forces. You will be involved in the development of all courses in line with the Roads Policing and Police Driving Programme Specifications and Force Policy. Commitment to the Driver Training role is imperative due to on-going long term development over several years.

Key Responsibilities

• To work as part of the L&PD team to produce, maintain and upgrade training products that meet both national and Force criteria

• Delivery of all training as required by L&PD including exciting opportunities to deliver courses for Income Generation

• To design and develop courses in line with the Roads Policing and Police Driver Learning Programme

• To complete training packages with rationale, aims and objectives and supporting materials to the standards required by L&PD

• To prepare written or online reports on students’ progress and to take an active role in providing and receiving constructive feedback to and from training colleagues and students

• Prepare vehicles, equipment and documentation before and after each course

• To keep yourself up to date with changing practice in Driver Training

• To undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may reasonably be required, including the specific duties of similar or lesser graded posts.

Skills & Experience

It is essential that you hold -

• A current and clean UK driving licence with category B (manual gearbox) for more than 12 months prior to application

• A current College of Police compliant response driving accreditation at Standard or Advanced level issued within the last 5 years

• A current College of Police compliant pursuit management accreditation at Initial Phase and HOSTYDS accreditation issued within the last 5 years

It is desirable that you hold or are prepared to work towards –

• A recognised assessor qualification

• College of Policing Training Essential Programme qualification or A recognised Adult Trainer Qualification to Level 4 or above

• A National Police Driving Instructor Qualification

• A recognised Advanced driving accreditation (if not already held)

• A recognised Tactical pursuit accreditation (if not already held)

• A current and clean UK driving licence with category A

• A current and clean UK driving licence with category D or D1

• A current and clean UK driving licence with category C or C1

Contact Details

For more information please contact T/PS 3487 Chief Driving Instructor Rory Channon

Email:

Mobile: 07720 045727

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police

Additional Information

It is really important that you inform and seek support from your line manager of your intention to submit an application for this role as this allows for sufficient resource planning. Failure to inform your line manager may result in a delay in a release dates being agreed.

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

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