Job advert
Police Driver Trainer
Grade F £32, - £39,
Permanent
Staffordshire Police are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Police Driver Trainer (Driver Training) to join our Learning & Organisational Development team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced driver trainer to contribute directly to officer safety, public safety and public confidence through the delivery of high‑quality police driver training.
About the Role
The post‑holder will demonstrate capability and experience in the design and delivery of engaging driver training programmes, supporting police officers and staff to develop safe, lawful and effective driving skills.
Training delivery will cover Basic; Response and Advanced police driving authority levels (subject to authorisation) and will be delivered in line with:
1. Authorised Professional Practice (APP)
2. National Occupational Standards
3. Roads Policing and Police Driving Learning Programme (RPPDLP)
4. Police Driving Prescribed Training Regulations
The role requires a strong understanding of learning and development processes, including learning needs analysis, design, delivery, assessment and evaluation, together with the ability to clearly communicate with and positively influence learners at all levels.
As a Driver Trainer you will deliver:
5. Police driver training to officers and staff, up to and including Advanced Driving level
6. Coaching and mentoring to develop safe driving behaviours and effective risk management
7. Continuous assessment and structured feedback to support learner development
8. Training that promotes best practice in line with APP, national guidance and force policy
9. Support to the wider Learning & Organisational Development team to meet operational and organisational priorities.
Location
This post is based at Driver Training Unit, Hydrant Way, Stafford, ST18 0DD, but there may be a requirement to visit other training facilities within the force and region. Full Driving Licence required.
Essential Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
10. Been trained to and attained Response Driver authority within a UK Police Service or equivalent emergency service, with recent operational experience
OR
11. Be a qualified and registered DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with recent instructional experience
In addition, you will demonstrate:
12. A strong understanding of learning and development processes
13. Experience of coaching and mentoring individuals and groups
14. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
15. Competence in Microsoft Office and digital learning technologies
Further details relating to the role and responsibilities can be found within the role profile.
Assessment and Selection
Shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake a practical driving assessment.
Successful candidates will then be invited to a competency‑based interview focusing on instructional capability, experience and professional values. They will also be asked to present a short 10-minute presentation on a selected topic that will be advised.
Training and Development
Depending on previous qualifications and experience, successful candidates will be required to:
16. Complete College of Policing Training Essentials Programme (TEP) (if not already held)
17. Achieve and maintain Advanced Police Driver standards
18. Successfully complete a Police Driving Instructor course
Confirmation in post will be subject to successful completion of all required training within six months of appointment
To apply please upload your CV in the upload CV section of the application form.
Closing date - 13th May at midday.
Benefits
In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
19. Pension Scheme - Employers Pension contribution 21.5%
20. Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays.
21. Flexible / Agile Working
22. Sick pay scheme
23. Fostering friendly policy
24. Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
25. Access to health and wellbeing support
26. Eye care vouchers
27. On site Gyms
28. Staff associations
29. Reward and Recognition
30. Blue light Card
31. Training and development opportunities
32. Car lease scheme
33. Cycle to work scheme
34. Free Parking at selected sites
35. Access to Staff Networks
36. Union support
37. Financial products and services
Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve. Our vacancies are open to everyone, and all appointments are made based on merit.
We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.
We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Police we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.
Please note if you are successful at interview and commence pre-employment checks this will include vetting, please see what this involves and the process via the below link:
Police vetting process | Join The Police (joiningthepolice.co.uk)