Learning and Standards Manager - Search​​

Job summary

Job summary

​​Applications for this role are restricted to existing employees of the College of Policing, the Civil Service and staff of a UK police force or UK policing organisation.​

About us:

Our mission is: Leadership, Standards, Performance. This guides our work with individuals, forces, and policing partners towards our vision. We exist to support police officers, police staff and volunteers to deliver the best service to the public. Only through high quality leadership, consistent standards and continual performance improvement can everyone in policing reach their full potential. Our mission guides our work with individual, forces and partners towards our vision.

Although we are a relatively small organisation, our work has a big reach. We are uniquely placed to work both with national policing organisations and local forces to support frontline officers, staff and volunteers in their day-to-day roles.

We offer a supportive and inclusive environment for people to thrive. Our extensive flexible-working policy, employee wellbeing support, family friendly policies, employers’ network for equality and inclusion membership (ENEI silver award winners), and status as a disability confident leader means everyone can bring their whole self to work.

Additional Information:

Although we are Public Servants, we are accredited by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) and recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in CSC’s recruitment principles.

Due to our status as Public Servants, we are not eligible to participate in the Civil Service transfer process. Therefore, while successful candidates can transfer in on their existing terms and conditions, any subsequent transfer out of the College to the Civil Service will follow the standard Cabinet Office policy and new starter/modernised terms will apply.

The College embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we comply with the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) and apply the minimum selection criteria at sift stage of the recruitment process. Where necessary, we may increase the minimum selection criteria to support the effective management of the recruitment process, while ensuring our approach remains fair, transparent and consistent with our Disability Confident commitments.

Our vetting

If you are successful at interview, you will be required to undertake pre-employment security checks.

Please note, these checks can take up to 10 weeks. You will only be offered a start date after the checks have been completed. If the outcome of these checks is not satisfactory, your recommendation for employment will be withdrawn.

Job description

​​Lead the planning and delivery of national Police Search training on behalf of the Police National Search Centre. Build and maintain effective working relationships across policing, military, government departments, emergency services, and wider partner agencies to ensure the continual development of high‑quality, evidence‑based training. Provide professional leadership to a diverse training team, promoting best practice, operational competence and adherence to national standards. Oversee the full learning lifecycle—including needs analysis, programme design, delivery, evaluation, accreditation and licensing—ensuring all products meet national requirements and support operational effectiveness. Work collaboratively with stakeholders to scope, cost and implement innovative, efficient and impactful learning solutions that enhance operational search capability across UK law enforcement. Ensure the PNSC maintains its reputation as the national authority for search training, enabling high‑quality, consistent and professional delivery across the policing landscape.​

Person specification

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• ​​Lead, define and shape the strategic direction, priorities and development of the Police national Search Centre’s training portfolio ​
• ​​Oversee the design, development and delivery of complex national Search and Counter Terrorism training programmes​
• Represent the PNSC at relevant NPCC, NPoCC, College and specialist Search and Counter Terrorism Governance Groups

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Significant experience in search and Counter Terrorism security, with a recent PolSa or CTSecCO accreditation
• ​​Being a role model to others, valuing diversity and difference and lead a team to achieve common objectives​
• ​​A proven track record in demonstrating exemplary leadership skills and achieving successful outcomes ​

Please see the attached job description which contains full details of the role.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Developing Self and Others

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Significant experience in search and Counter Terrorism security, with a recent PolSa or CTSecCO accreditation.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to translate technical and academic language into an appropriate format and style for all stakeholders.
• Role model for others – being open to receive and give feedback; value diversity and difference; and to work as part of a team to achieve objectives.
• Able to engage with and present to a range of audiences and represent the College effectively in varied forums,

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £47,720, College of Policing contributes £13,824 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

College staff have Public Servant status. As a Public Servant, you are eligible to join the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.

The College is a great place to work. We're passionate about our people and offer a wide range of benefits, including (but not limited to):

• Defined benefit pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
• Up to 31.5 days holiday (this is in addition to 8 public holidays and 1 privilege day)
• Continued professional development and structured career paths
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexi-time (for certain grades)
• Benenden Healthcare
• National Dental Plan
• Discounts for on-line shopping
• Free employee support line
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Rewards and recognition scheme
• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• An environment with flexible working options.
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.

We also have a number of thriving staff networks that provide the opportunity for advice, support and to drive change. A place to get your voice heard, share experiences and challenge our working practices to ensure equality of opportunity for all.

For more information about our benefits and staff networks, visit What we offer as an employer , College of Policing

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