Recruit Trainer (PC) - 24 months Secondment

Job Introduction

Salary & Grade: Police Constable salary + £5,588.18 Police Officer London Allowance and £3,150 London Weighting if applicable.

Contract Type: Temporary - 24 months secondment opportunity

Location: London - Spring House 

Hours: This is a full time role (40 hours per week)

Inspire. Develop. Shape the future of policing.

British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. We are the ‘Guardians of the Railway,’ putting passenger safety at the heart of what we do. Our values are simply: We Care, We Do the Right Thing, We Strive to Be Better Every Day, We Are One BTP, and We Are Proud to Protect. Join us and help create an environment where we can all be our best every day. 

The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about developing others, helping to create the workforce of the future, and developing new officers to reach their full potential? 

We are seeking dedicated and motivated Police Constables to join our Learning and Development team as a Recruit Trainer on a 24-month secondment basis. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in BTP by shaping the knowledge, skills and confidence of our future officers.

As a Recruit Trainer, you will play a vital role in transforming recruits into capable, professional and values-driven police officers. Through innovative and engaging learning experiences, you will bring policing to life, equipping new starters with the tools they need to succeed. You will support, design and deliver complex, extensive learning and development programmes, enabling the organisation to achieve its goals and individuals to fulfil their potential.

What you'll be doing:

• Delivering dynamic learning programmes across classroom, digital and practical environments, ensuring content is modern, engaging, relevant and impactful.
• Research, design, create and continuously improve training materials that bring learning to life and reflect operational realities.
• Use a variety of teaching and mentoring techniques to motivate, challenge and support recruits, helping them achieve their full potential.
• Build an inclusive, supportive and high-performing learning environment, where every learner feels supported, valued and able to contribute.
• Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support continuous development.
• Adapt training approaches to meet individual needs, ensuring all recruits are set up to succeed.

What You’ll Bring to the team:

• A genuine passion for teaching, mentoring and developing others, with a drive to make a difference.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, inspire and build trust with a diverse range of learners and stakeholders.
• An understanding of adult learning principles, with the ability to apply these to create effective and innovative training.
• The ability to design and adapt learning content, including for digital and blended delivery.
• Plan and deliver engaging group learning sessions that inspire and challenge learners, using effective facilitation, ongoing assessment and mentoring to support progress and drive the achievement of learning outcomes
• A commitment to being a positive role model, demonstrating the highest standards and upholding BTP values and the Code of Ethics at all times.
• Experience in supporting individuals’ development, including recognising additional needs, promoting wellbeing and ensuring safeguarding.

For further information regarding the role, please see the attached job description.

Eligibility Criteria:

In order to be considered for this role, applicants must meet the initial eligibility requirements below. By submitting an application, you are self-certifying that you meet this criteria.

Essential:

• Substantive in the rank of Constable (confirmed in rank). 
• Not subject to stage 2 or above sickness proceedings. 
• Not subject to formal action proceedings for complaints, discipline or poor performance. 
• A minimum indicator of 3 or indicator U / no rating must have been achieved on the last reporting year PDR. 
• All mandatory training courses have been attended and are up to date. 
• Your line manager recommendation form needs to be signed by both your first and second line manager. The completion of this form forms part of the eligibility process. 
• If you are in your probation or tenure period, you can apply with approval from your Superintendent. This approval needs to be provided on your line manager recommendation form. 
• Meet the essential criteria as detailed in the attached job description.
• Teaching Qualifications (Certificate in Education & Training (CET) / Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training) / Training Essential Programme (TEP Modules 1-3).
• Experience in the delivery of training
• Experience of working in an operational or L&D role within a police environment

Desirable:

• A1 Assessor qualification (or equivalent qualification) 

  How To Apply:

Please complete and submit an online application form by clicking the ‘Apply’ button below. Please also download a copy of the line manager recommendation form and submit this to your first and second line managers for their comments. On completion, please upload this with your application.

All applications will be subject to a paper sift in line with the required competencies and criteria for the role.

AI can be a useful tool to spark ideas or help you organise your thoughts, but when it comes to your application, we want to hear from you, not an algorithm. What truly stands out to us are genuine stories, personal insights and the experiences that have shaped who you are. Authenticity matters - it helps us understand your motivations, your strengths and how you’ll contribute to our team. So, use AI if it helps you get started, but let your own voice lead the way.

Inclusion & Diversity:

We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong. 

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. Diversity strengthens our teams, improves our services and helps us better represent and support the communities we serve. 

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strive to create a workplace that is fair, respectful and accessible to all. We actively work to challenge discrimination, remove barriers and ensure equity throughout our recruitment and employment practices. 

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or selection process, please let us know - we are happy to support you. Your talent, your potential, and your unique perspective matter here. 

For more information on Inclusion or the Disability Confident Scheme, please click the links Inclusion & Diversity Disability Confident Scheme.