Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and confident training professional to join our I.T. Training Team.


Our I.T. trainers design and deliver training programmes to our police officers and staff in the use of a range of police computer systems.


You will be responsible for creating learning materials and be instrumental in ensuring that our teams are trained in an efficient and effective way.


Whether you are already delivering in a similar role or you aspire to grow your career as a trainer we would like to hear from you.

In this role, your main responsibilities will be:

Designing, creating, and delivering training courses and all associated materials to police employees and occasionally to external customers. Assisting with the testing of relevant software including enhancements and system developments. Identifying faults and reporting these issues to system owners. Evaluating the effectiveness of training programmes and training sessions.

Skills, experience and qualifications required:

Hold a training qualification or award at Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AEAT) or be able to demonstrate relevant training experience and be prepared to work towards a qualification at this level. Experience of designing, delivering and developing a wide range of training courses to a range of audiences. Skilled computer user with experience of using presentation, database and Microsoft Windows applications. Experience of measuring results, giving meaningful constructive feedback and producing action plans. Experience of testing or using new software and systems.

Additional Information:

We have two full time roles available: one is a permanent position, and the other is a temporary maternity cover contract, potentially running until January 2027.


These roles are based at Police Headquarters in Portishead, with flexibility to work from home when teaching commitments permit.


Shortlisting will take place week commencing 3rd November 2025.


Applicants who are successfully shortlisted will be invited to attend an interview and teaching-based assessment on either the 18th or 19th of November 2025.


To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 3 year 'checkable history' in the UK - ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.

About us

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.

We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.

Find out more about our benefits and culture

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Blended Working/ Hybrid Working

Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible.

This role has been identified as a blended role.

The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.

Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)

You will require the following detail to complete this application form:

National Insurance Number Identification Detail e.g. passport Address information including proof Referee information Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have

If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.

Important information before you commence an application- for ALL applicants

The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes.


Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not save.


If the role has evidence questions you may wish to save these remotely and paste your answers into the boxes at time of submission.