Overview
Public and Personal Safety Training (PPST) and First Aid Lead role with Staffordshire Police. Permanent, full-time position (Grade G £38,754 Min - £45,147 Max). The organisation is fast-paced, adaptive to modern policing needs and committed to continual improvement. The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent those Staffordshire Police serves in a fair and ethical manner.
Learning and Organisational Development (L&OD) sits within the Enabling Services Directorate and is responsible for the design, delivery, evaluation and continuous development of teaching products for police officers and staff; in line with the College of Policing National Curriculum and supporting the priorities of the Force Policing Plan. L&OD strives to be at the forefront of Trust Driven Policing and the National Enabling Programme, working with peers, partner organisations, regional Forces, collaboration and national forums. The role requires embedding a progressive learning culture and developing continuous improvement across the Force.
This is an exciting opportunity to represent Staffordshire Police for Public and Personal Safety Training (PPST) and First Aid Training locally, regionally and nationally.
Responsibilities
* Maintain and manage L&OD’s portfolio of PPST and First Aid training provision, including control of specific course content, techniques and tactics to ensure all officers and staff are trained in legal, safe and proportionate use of force.
* Be responsible for managing and developing a large team of trainers and ensure licencing requirements are met for the delivery of training.
* Deliver a robust training plan to ensure all officers and staff maintain mandatory accreditation in line with national requirements.
* Be a nationally accredited SME, to act on behalf of Staffordshire Police, IOPC, Coroners Court and other UK Forces in the use of force.
* Be commercially minded for income generation, engaging at strategic level.
This is a fast-paced policing environment. The successful candidate should be able to lead and inspire their team, cope under pressure, make sound decisions at short notice and have excellent time management to manage multiple tasks. The team operates within a market-leading training environment with high standards. For more details about the role and requirements, please refer to the role profile.
Qualifications and Requirements
The ideal candidate will have the experience to lead a large training team, be able to act as a nationally accredited SME, and demonstrate strategic engagement at a high level. The role requires the ability to work under pressure, make timely decisions and manage multiple responsibilities. Please tailor your CV to the role profile when applying.
Application and Selection
Interviews will be held on the 5th November 2025. Candidates will work through a practical scenario (preparation time allowed) and sit a formal interview. Closing date: Monday 20th October 2025.
Please upload your CV and Cover Letter to apply and ensure you tailor your CV to the role profile.
Remuneration and Benefits
* Pension Scheme – Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund
* Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays
* Flexible / Agile Working
* Sick pay scheme
* Fostering friendly policy
* Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
* Access to health and wellbeing support
* Eye care vouchers
* On-site gyms and staff associations
* Reward and Recognition
* Blue light Card
* Flexible working options
* Training and development opportunities
* Car lease and cycle to work schemes
* Free parking at selected sites and onsite catering facilities
* Access to Staff Networks and Union support
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Our vacancies are open to everyone and appointments are made on merit. We encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. For more information on Positive Action please email positive.action@staffordshire.police.uk. For recruitment queries please email hrrecruitment.team@staffordshire.police.uk. Residency eligibility and pre-employment vetting requirements apply as part of the process.
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