Vacancy Information
This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.
Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.
Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.
Division / Department - People Services
Grade - Surrey Police Grade H / Sussex Police Grade 11
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £38,064 - £45,058 / Sussex Police £41,487 - £45,765
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - See Advert
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata 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
From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.
It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.
In this position, you will play a key role in the design, delivery, assessment, and evaluation of First Aid training for Police Officers and Police Staff across both Surrey and Sussex Police. All training will be delivered in accordance with Clinical Governance standards and the College of Policing licensing requirements, ensuring the highest level of compliance and quality.
You may also be required to provide training to partner agencies and community groups, supporting wider engagement and collaboration. As this role covers both Surrey and Sussex forces, regular travel across these areas is essential.
Please note that while this is a permanent position, the Learning & Professional Development (L&PD) department is currently undergoing a change programme, and this role will form part of that review process.
Skills & Experience
Work under guidance of Joint force clinical Governance and implement changes in relevant business areas (PO/Custody/Firearms/PST) to align to CG requirements.
To represent the Learning and Development function in Force, National and Regional Meetings.
Ensure force compliance with National guidelines for First Aid training for all officers and staff at all levels.
Complete and submit Joint Surrey and Sussex element of the joint QA submission on the College of Policing PSQMS system when required.
To manage staffing levels, ensure efficient use of limited resources to create the most value and to deliver the best service for the Force.
Provide Subject Matter Expert level advice on First Aid training issues to delivery teams and management.
Produce risk assessments relevant to the first aid training provided to all officers and staff in Surrey and Sussex ensuring they are kept up to date with the rotation of various training activities.
Communicate relevant professional changes to all delivery teams in Surrey and Sussex Police ensuring that supporting documentation is updated and standardised.
Ensure accurate and complete records are kept in an easy to retrieve format for all of the above activities on relevant force systems.
Monitor first aid equipment orders across Surrey and Sussex to ensure departments are ordering correct supplies and to ensure best value for money.
Management of BOC (oxygen) contracts and SOPs for medical gases ensuring all medical gas transactions are completed and organisation of a recording and monitoring system for all medical oxygen and Entonox across Surrey and Sussex.
Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required, including specific duties of a similar or lesser graded post.
Experience
Training delivery experience and hold a Level 4 Award in Education and Training or have completed the Training Essentials Programme.
Previous Supervisor or management experience.
First aid qualification - minimum Mod 2 or First Aid at Work
Why Work With Us?
Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;
1. career progression
2. contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
3. generous annual leave allowance
4. discounts for everyday spend
5. on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
6. generous and supportive parental leave
7. financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
8. discounted contributory healthcare scheme
Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working withor
Further Information
For more information about this role please contact:
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 to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our .
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 atand
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 addingto your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;
9. vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
10. vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
11. 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
Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.