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Adecco are recruiting for a Trainer to join Dorset Police.

This position is for a 'generic' 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.

Based at Middlemoor, Exeter
£14.70 per hour
Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week
Temporary initially until March 2026These 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.

All training posts are generic in nature and therefore there may be a requirement to deliver training packages as a facilitator/lecturer to meet the demands of the force across other areas on occasion where appropriate.

Design and deliver training packages for on and off the job training. To include written materials, classroom sessions and learning exercises, utilising all available technology by adopting innovative and alternative methods of delivery where appropriate.
Identify individual training needs of students, as well as the occupational and organisational training needs of the Force (training needs analysis). Meet and discuss with line management and senior police and support staff management, the training needs of individuals, departments and divisions. To accurately and fairly assess the skills and abilities of those undergoing training against relevant National Occupational Standards and Authorised Practice.

Test and assess students and deliver any skills coaching or development of students required. Advise staff in training and development issues including internal departmental routes and external qualification routes.Criteria:

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.

If you have the skills for this role, please apply. If your CV is shortlisted, an Adecco Consultant will be in touch to discuss submitting an application to the Force.

Please note, due to Police Criteria, you must have lived in the UK for at least the last 3 years continuously to apply for this role. Anything less will not be considered.

Any Job Offer made by the Force will be subject to Police Vetting.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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