Job Description

Contractual hours: 37
Package:
Holidays: 41.5 leave days (including public holidays)
Civil Service pension
Flexible working
Family-friendly policies
Season Ticket advance loans
Onsite gym
Health and Wellbeing Schemes
Cycle to Work
Employee Assistance Programme
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2 x PERMANENT FULL-TIME, SECURITY TRAINERS, SECURITY OFFICE, 37 hrs
Working pattern: These are full-time posts, working 37 hours. We're committed to supporting staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance. This is a hybrid role, working from Holyrood, and from home.
About the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body is responsible for providing the Parliament with the property, staff and services required for the Parliament's purposes. We place a high value on excellence, and we are continually looking to improve how we can deliver the Parliament's core purpose of representing the people of Scotland by debating issues of national importance, passing legislation and holding the Scottish Government to account. We are a diverse workforce, and our embedded values shape the way we work and treat each other. We have a culture of respect and inclusion, and everyone has the ability to make a difference.
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity to join the Security Office as a Trainer. The Security Office aims to ensure a safe and secure environment for those who work in and visit the Parliament. We do this through a 24/7 onsite presence in the Parliament building and through a range of personnel and physical security measures which are designed to minimise disruption to parliamentary business and public engagement activities. We also work with Members and their staff, providing advice on keeping safe and secure when away from the main parliamentary campus.
As a Security Trainer, you'll be responsible for identifying training and development needs for the security operational staff through analysis and regular consultation with staff members. Reporting directly to the Security Resources and Training Manager, you'll manage all central training materials and deliver the training identified in the development programme, to security staff. This training is essential for maintaining skills, confidence and professional standards in the Security Office. You'll also be responsible for delivering induction training to new security staff when required.
The Security office is made up of 91 staff.
As Security Trainer you'll be responsible for developing a comprehensive training programme. This work will involve designing and creating detailed lesson plans that cover a broad spectrum of security topics.
The ability to deliver engaging training sessions is equally important. This includes conducting both in-person and virtual training using a variety of teaching methods to accommodate a range of learning styles and thereby ensuring knowledge is effectively transferred across the team.
Evaluating the effectiveness of training is another vital component of the role. This is achieved through the collection of feedback and the analysis of performance metrics. Insights gained from evaluation is used to continuously improve training materials and delivery.
To fulfil these responsibilities effectively, you must have proven experience in training or a related field, and an interest in security would be beneficial. Strong communication and presentation skills are essential, as is the ability to develop and adapt training materials for various audiences. Proficiency with a range of training tools and technologies, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, will contribute significantly to success in this role.
You'll be one of two Trainers responsible for ensuring the core services of training are delivered.
You'll encourage a culture where your team members are empowered to deliver high quality work which will enhance the reputation of the Parliament. You'll also champion collaborative working with colleagues across the parliamentary service, promoting positive and open communication, as well as our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a Minority Ethnic background and Disabled candidates. All appointments will be made on merit. We have a values-based culture of respect and inclusion embedded in our organisation, and everyone has the ability to make a difference.
including: 41.5 leave days (including public holidays), flexible working, paid professional subscriptions, family-friendly policies, Season Ticket advance loans, an onsite gym, Health and Wellbeing Schemes including discounted gym membership, a confidential counselling and information service, and the Cycle to Work Scheme.
You'll also have the opportunity to join the Alpha Civil Service pension scheme, where we'll offer you an employer contribution of 28.97% of your basic salary.
We are a values-based organisation. Our values are a central part of our working culture and our people management processes. We use these to recruit, manage and develop our staff.
About you
To be the successful candidate you will be experienced in the delivery and development of training courses including preparation and post course activity.
You should hold a minimum of a B-Tec level 3 'train the trainer' course or be in the process or willing to undertake such a course.
You'll be able to demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of security threats, how these apply to the Parliament and have a strong understanding of how training and testing can increase preparedness. You'll also be able to use a range of teaching methods and techniques to suit individual learners, and be able to interpret and coach on policies, procedures and guidelines.
You'll have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and make presentations to groups. Ideally, you'll be highly organised so as to schedule training to meet the requirements of shift workers.
You'll demonstrate a high level of personal credibility with excellent mentoring and coaching skills, coupled with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships.
You'll have a proven track record of working inclusively with a diverse range of people and groups. You'll be passionate about contributing to an inclusive and collaborative working culture which values diversity and encourages openness.
For further information about the role please see the attached job description. You can also contact the Chair of the recruitment panel,
How to apply
Stage 1
Please apply before 12 noon on Wednesday, 5 November 2025. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than this date if we have a high volume of applications.
To find out how to apply and for further information about our recruitment process, please see our .
Please note that only your statement will be submitted to Hiring Managers, without any personal details. Hiring managers will then select candidates for further assessment or interview based on their statement which addresses the values within the job description.
Stage 2
If your application is successful, you'll be invited to attend a virtual interview. Interviews will be held on 2 & 3 December 2025 although this is subject to change.
Offers will be awarded based on merit. For this role, the following weighting is used to come to a final score on which offers will be based. Application 20%, Presentation 20%, Interview 60%.
All new starts will be appointed to the first scale point of the grade for their role. For information on progression through the scale points, see our
Feedback will only be provided on request to those who attend interview.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please email:

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