Transferee - Driver Trainer

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role and Key Responsibilities

To work as part of the Driver Training Team 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 Force. 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.

Skills & Experience

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
• 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. 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 and within the last 5 years
• A current College of Police compliant pursuit management accreditation at Initial Phase and HOSTYDS accreditation, issued and within the last 5 years It is desirable that you hold or are prepared to work towards -
• A recognised assessor qualification
• An 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)
• Creating and developing training materials
• 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
• The ADI certificate

Further Information

Please contact Geoff Burgess Driver Training Team Leader Surrey

Tel: 01483 632624

email: [email protected]

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 the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and 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

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 [email protected] to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.