Key Information
* Role: Driver Training Coordinator
* Department: People Services
* Grade: E
* Contract type: Fixed Term Contract
* Status: Full Time
* Salary range: £28,372 – £32,224 per annum
* Working hours: 36 hours per week
* Shift allowance: None
* Location: Guildford, Surrey
* Starting salary will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro‑rated if the working hours are less than full time.
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 & Key Responsibilities
* This is a position based at Guildford HQ with a five day working week Monday to Friday. Start time 07:30, however, this can be flexible.
* Management of the generic inbox of the Driver Training team, including responding to complex correspondence and queries and providing timely and appropriate responses.
* Maintain and organise Microsoft Teams profile to ensure it is current and contains content relevant to the department and aligned across both Surrey and Sussex.
* Liaise daily with staff and officers as well as key stakeholders from the business such as duties, L&PD Admin Team, Business partners and divisional commanders.
* Develop and maintain databases to assist with training delivery and timely reviews of training material. Process the force online basic car applications.
* Provide administrative support in arranging and assisting with the facilitation of training courses. This includes identifying and booking classrooms, checking classroom resources, and ensuring trainers have relevant vehicles.
* Manage delegate lists for Specialist Units, the C1, D1 & C licence acquisition process and income generation; raise purchase orders and invoices.
* Assist in the creation and management of any new processes in line with new technology, working closely with driving standards and the telematics team.
Skills & Experience
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to understand and maintain student and trainer confidentiality and accurate record keeping.
* Ability to work independently, prioritise and manage workloads whilst often working against tight deadlines.
* Ability to assimilate and undertake technical tasks while looking for efficiencies with current working practices.
* Ability to remain calm under pressure, often making quick time decisions around driver training courses in the absence of the Chief Driving Instructor.
* Excellent IT skills, conversant with Word, Excel, Teams, Microsoft 365 and diary management in Microsoft Office.
* Ability to travel to other sites within the organisation across Sussex and Surrey so a full driving licence is essential.
Why Work With Us?
Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We are invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and encourage flexible working. We offer agile working, enabling you to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public, including flexi‑time and home working.
Benefits
* Career progression
* Contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Discounts for everyday spend
* On‑site gyms and a range of sports clubs
* Generous and supportive parental leave
* Financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
* Discounted contributory health care scheme
Additional Information
If you are interested in this role and want more information please contact either:
* Sophie Marshall – Driver Training Coordinator
* Natalie Loxley – Operational Service Delivery Manager
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 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.
Equal Opportunities
We will consider all applicants without regard to age, religion, disability, ethnic group or national origin.
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