Initial Police Learning Assessment Unit Trainer
Force South Wales Police
Role Type: Police Staff
Business Area: Learning & Development Services
Department: IPLAU & Operational Training
Location: Bridgend
Grade: 6SO1
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Type of Contract: Permanent
Level of Welsh language ability required: 2
Shortlisting Date: 18 June 2026
Interview Date: 2 July 2026
Closing Date: 11/06/2026, 15:00
Job Advert Description
South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe. We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community's needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family. We are looking for a trainer in our Initial Police Learning and Assessment Unit.
About the team/Department you will be joining:
The Initial Police Learning and Assessment Unit is responsible for the delivery of initial training to new police officers, PCSOs and special constables. Core hours will be 0800 – 1600 hrs Monday to Friday.
About the role and your key responsibilities:
The key responsibility of the role is the design, development, maintenance, delivery and evaluation of all police constable entry routes within South Wales Police. Candidates will be expected to engage with the College of Policing, UK higher education institutions and UK Police Forces. Candidates will be multi‑functional trainers and must be prepared to deliver training across all areas of business which will include training to neighbourhood officers and force training days.
What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:
* Broad range of police experience and an understanding of the Police Constable College of Policing national curriculum.
* Candidates must have or will be expected to achieve a Training Essentials Programme qualification or equivalent. Candidates will also be vetted to RV/CTC – Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Check.
* Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft applications and Niche.
* Must be able to communicate at all levels and develop professional relationships.
* Must possess good organisational skills and be able to manage tasks simultaneously.
* Must be able to evidence the ability to instigate research, design, develop and deliver training programmes.
* Must have working knowledge of training design.
The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to RV/CTC Vetting.
Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates. To support the ambition of a diverse workforce, South Wales Place is able to offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identify as ethnically diverse. If you are an applicant who is living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and would like to be considered under the GIS, you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined in the advert and role profile. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in your application form and/or personal statement and CV.
There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more.
If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Inspector3705 McGill – 07584004737 or A/Chief Insp. Ben Davies Ben.Davies@south-wales.police.uk. First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application guidance for some hints and tips around the application form and what to expect.
We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
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