We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic officers who demonstrates high standards, great communications skills and a passion for shaping and developing existing staff and the next generation of police drivers. You will work in a highly trained, diverse and professional team who are committed to providing the right skills to the right people. If you are prepared to challenge yourself in an exciting and rewarding area of policing, have a passion for high driving standards, this could be the role for you, I would encourage you to apply to join our team. The role is varied, and you will deliver all types of driver training courses. This role will challenge you but will provide you with a rewarding career. This is an essential role within the organisation, not only in terms of driving standards, reduction of police accidents and repair costs, but also providing our people with the essential skills to serve our public. Additional Information: Application process will be for projected vacancies. Also, a reserved pool of suitable applicants will be kept for a manageable time (6 or 12 months), this is to allow preparation for future vacancies. You will need to possess the following training requirements: Fully qualified College of Policing recognised Police Driving Instructor or Police Driver Trainer. A teaching assessment centre or interview process may be required, but if you hold a level 4 teaching qualification (C.O.P. Trainer Essentials Programme) or above please indicate, if you have delivered driver training sessions in the last six months which can be validated, please evidence by way of e-mail from supervisor or qualified teacher within your team/unit. If you would like to find out more about the role, please do get in touch with Mark Cory, Mark.Cory@avonandsomerset.police.uk. Depending on number of applications received and processed, we may need to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date. To apply for this role please click the APPLY button below. Why Avon & Somerset Police? Our organisation area is vast, covering over 1,855 Square miles and serving nearly 1.7 million residents. We service an international airport flying to over 130 destinations, miles of picturesque coastline, a huge network of roads, a vast number of towns and rural villages and not forgetting the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Bristol and the world renowned, cultural spa city of Bath. These all produce a challenging, lively and diverse policing environment. In addition the night time economy in many of these areas makes us a truly 24/7 service. Across all of this expanse our focus always is to provide outstanding policing for everyone. There really is something for everyone in Avon and Somerset making it a fantastic place to live and work. We have so many amazing days out and events across our patch, the international Balloon fiesta attracts over 500,000 visitors each year and is simply breath taking to watch. We have great seaside days out in places like Weston Super Mare, Burnham and Brean and let’s not forget all of the historical and cultural attractions on our door step. If you are more enticed by the hustle and bustle there is a huge array of events and opportunities such as Glastonbury Festival, Championship football matches, carnivals and a continuously growing music and show scene. There are also numerous opportunities to get involved celebrating the diversity across Avon and Somerset with events such as the famous St Paul’s Carnival and numerous pride events throughout the region with the Bristol event being ranked in the top 30 of Global world pride events. We have a host of award-winning schools, colleges and universities including UWE and the University of Bath, these offer excellent opportunities for those students looking to take that next step. You can be the difference to so many….could you be the difference we are looking for? If you are not yet ready to transfer, want to check your eligibility to apply or would like more information please review our website: https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/apply/jobs-and-volunteering/police-transferees/police-constable-transferee-vacancies/