We welcome applications for a Regional Trainer within Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE), a specialist regional policing unit which works with the UK Intelligence community to help protect the public and our national security from the threat of terrorism. The CTPSE training team falls under the Protect & Prepare work stream of the CONTEST strategy. The role will be for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

The Regional Trainer role is to plan, prepare and deliver CT training in line with the College of Policing Standards as well as facilitating opportunities for learning and personal development in accordance with CTPSE and national training standards and policies.

The successful candidate will have previously worked in a training environment and have experience of coaching or teaching groups. They will be able to work on their own initiative and have recent experience of undertaking problem solving. They will be expected to converse at a senior level and ensure that relevant processes and protocols are followed.

It is an essential requirement for the successful candidate to possess a recognised training qualification, such as a Level 3 Award in Education & Training. A good understanding of best practice in the Counter Terrorism field would also be advantageous but is not essential.

You will be asked to demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours in line with operational demand and occasionally this may require working away from home. For this reason, a full UK Driving Licence is essential to the role.

Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level SC together with a number of enhanced security checks. In order to achieve this, you must be a British National and have resided in the UK for the past five years Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad. Please be aware that if successful there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries once in post

You can find more information about security vetting here.

How to Apply

To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of 7 September 2025 at 23:55hrs

The leadership within CTPSE and SEROCU are actively committed to embedding and sustaining an inclusive culture that recognises and champions the diversity of our people, and promotes equity and equality so that everyone can succeed at work. The region is delivering this commitment through a long term strategy that takes a holistic and intersectional approach to wellbeing & inclusion. Our strategy is underpinned by the five strategic objectives;

Inclusive Culture – We will create, embed, and continually develop an inclusive culture for our people.

Engaged & Involved – We will ensure our people are engaged, involved, and listened to.

Wellbeing – We will prioritise the wellbeing of our people.

Representation – We will attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce.

Inclusive by Design – We will ensure that inclusion is a core principle of our policies, products, and decisions.

We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities.

Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected] quoting the Job Reference number 22721. If you have applied for this role in the last six months, we respectfully ask that you do not reapply at this current time.

IMPORTANT: If you are already a Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff and you have been in your post for less than twelve months, your application must be supported by your line manager. We will require written confirmation from your line manager in order to proceed.

Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from your previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role.