Training Officer – Counter Terrorism Policing

Office of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner

. Design, develop and deliver Interventions-related training across all 10 CT regions .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeBirmingham • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £38,169 - £44,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering Counter Terrorism training programs, with a strong focus on evaluation and alignment with organizational objectives. Possesses effective communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate learning and collaboration across diverse teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Counter Terrorism Policing ExperienceTrainer Qualification (CET Level 4)Training Course DeliveryMicrosoft Office ProficiencyEnhanced Security Check Clearance

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Hard Skills

Training Course DevelopmentEvaluation ProcessesLesson Plan PreparationQuality AssuranceFacilitation Techniques

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsConflict ManagementRelationship BuildingPersonal Integrity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Visio

Certifications & Qualifications

Certificate in Education and Training (CET Level 4)Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA Level 3)

Industry Keywords

Counter Terrorism TrainingNational LTE StrategyBest Value PrinciplesEquality and DiversityHealth and Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop and deliver Interventions-related training across all 10 CT regions
Plan, prepare, quality assure, coordinate and deliver bespoke Counter Terrorism training throughout the UK
Facilitate learning and personal development in accordance with the National LTE Strategy
Develop, validate and evaluate training courses against organisational objectives and customer requirements
Facilitate National training programmes with regional and national trainers and subject experts
Research, prepare and update lesson plans and training materials, including handouts and presentation slides
Address training issues identified through operational or exercise reviews and debriefs
Deliver training through facilitation, didactic teaching, demonstrations, role-plays and practical case studies
Assist with reviewing and developing modules for the national Counter Terrorism training programme
Identify training and development gaps across the CT Network
Support day-to-day administration, including attendance, liaison and resource preparation
Supervise and support students during courses and support their workplace mentors
Monitor learning and development programme effectiveness through evaluation processes
Ensure training products are fit for purpose and aligned with Best Value principles
Promote health and safety, equality, diversity and Human Rights in the learning environment
Liaise with national and regional departments to maintain consistent training delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Sound working knowledge and personal experience of Counter Terrorism Policing, specifically the Interventions thematic area
Current, recognised Trainer qualification of Certificate in Education and Training (CET) Level 4 or equivalent, or willingness and ability to acquire it
Hold or be willing to work towards a certificate in assessing vocational achievement, such as CAVA Level 3 or equivalent
Experience delivering training courses or presentations to students and other trainers
Experience using IT packages to design and deliver training, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
Conversant with and able to identify and contribute to best practice within the Counter Terrorism field
Full driving licence
Prepared to travel nationally
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritise and manage conflicts involving people and tasks
Ability to influence and build collaborative relationships with professionals across the National CT Network
Awareness of equality and diversity appropriate to the role
High level of personal integrity
British nationality required; some dual nationalities may be ineligible
Enhanced Security Check clearance required, subject to additional security clearance checks
Desirable: experience interpreting and applying relevant legislation, including contributing to new legislation or national bodies
Desirable: experience working in a Learning, Training or Exercising environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible/agile working location considered, including outside the West Midlands
Permanent employment
Disability Confident Interview Scheme for eligible disabled candidates
Inclusive culture and flexible working patterns supporting work-life balance