NCTP Central Training and Development Manager
To plan, design, prepare,
quality assure, co-ordinate and deliver the content and delivery of bespoke CT training
throughout the UK. Facilitate
opportunities for learning and personal development in accordance with the
National Training and Development Strategy and to develop, validate and
evaluate training courses to ensure they achieve organisational objectives,
meet customer requirement and contribute to the personal development of
students.
To facilitate and deliver the
National Counter Terrorism training programme in accordance with other regional
and national trainers and subject experts and to research, prepare and update
lesson plans and any associated training material including hand-outs,
PowerPoint slides, etc. for all courses. Address training issues highlighted in
operational or exercise reviews/debriefs to ensure operational performance is
maintained and developed.
Ensure the delivery of
training packages effectively meets the needs of the CT Network by the most
appropriate method, including but not restricted to; facilitation, didactic,
demonstration, role-plays and practical case studies.
To assist in the review and
development of training modules as part of the national Counter Terrorism
training programme.
To assist with the
identification of training and development gaps for the CT Network.
To assist with day-to-day
administration including but not restricted to; student attendance and liaison
with relevant parties, resource preparation, etc.
To be responsible for the
supervision, discipline and welfare of students whilst they are on the course
and to provide the necessary support and encouragement required for them and their
mentors in the workplace.
To assist in monitoring the
effectiveness of the learning and development programmes through the identified
evaluation process.
To ensure training products
are fit for purpose in line with the principles of Best Value.
Take appropriate action in
order to create a healthy working and training environment in keeping with the
H&S policy and processes.
Monitor and ensure all staff
are given equality of opportunity within the learning and development
environment.
Liaise with National and
Regional departments where necessary, to maintain consistency of training
delivery.
Promote equality, diversity
and Human Rights in working practices by developing and maintaining positive
working relationships, ensuring that colleagues are treated fairly and
contributing to developing equality of opportunity in working practices.
Any other duties
commensurate with the role and band/grade.
Essential Skills and Competencies:
Post holder will have sound working knowledge and personal experience of Counter Terrorism Policing (specifically in the thematic area applied for i.e. offender management).
Hold a training qualification, Cert Ed or equivalent or have a willingness and ability to acquire the requisite accreditation.
Have experience of delivering training courses or presentations to students and other trainers.
Experience of IT packages to design and deliver training including Microsoft packages such as Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio etc.
Be conversant with and be able to identify and contribute to best practice within the Counter Terrorist field to ensure that training is revised and refreshed accordingly.
Hold a full driving licence and be prepared to travel nationally.
Must
evidence strong and effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal
skills as the post holder is required to support negotiate and influence at all
levels throughout the CT network to ensure training is delivered to a national
standard.
Ability
to prioritise and manage conflicts (people and tasks).
Networking,
engagement, persuasion, influencing and communication skills.
Ability
to influence and build effective collaborative relationships with a wide range
of professionals within and around the National CT Network.
Demonstrate awareness of equality and diversity appropriate to this role and have a high level of personal integrity.
Desirable Skills and Competencies:
Evidence of successful interpretation and application of relevant
legislation, including contributing to new legislation /national bodies.
Experience of working in a Learning, Training or Exercising
environment.