Transferee and Re-Joiner Police Constables - Recruit Trainer

Start Your Next Chapter with British Transport Police

Salary & Grade: Police Constable salary + £5,588.18 London Allowance and £3,150 London Weighting (if applicable)
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: London – Spring House
Hours: Full time (40 hours per week)

Inspire. Develop. Shape the Future of Policing

British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network across Great Britain. As the Guardians of the Railway, we put passenger safety at the heart of everything we do.

Guided by our values:

We Care

We Do the Right Thing

We Strive to Be Better Every Day

We Are One BTP

We Are Proud to Protect

We are committed to creating an environment where our people, and the communities we serve, can thrive.

The Opportunity

Are you a substantive Police Constable, or have you left policing within the last five years, and are now looking for a new challenge?

We are seeking motivated and dedicated Police Constables to join our Learning and Development Team as Recruit Trainers. This is a unique opportunity to use your experience to develop others and influence the future of policing.

As a Recruit Trainer, you will play a key role in shaping the knowledge, skills and confidence of new officers, ensuring they are equipped to operate as capable, professional and values driven police officers.

This is a role where your experience, values and voice will make a real and lasting impact.

Make a Real Impact

As a Recruit Trainer, you will:

Deliver high quality training across classroom, digital and practical environments

Design, develop and continuously improve learning materials based on operational policing

Inspire and support recruits through engaging learning experiences

Create an inclusive environment where all learners feel valued and supported

Assess learning progress and provide constructive feedback

Adapt training to meet individual needs and different learning styles

Support recruits with wellbeing, safeguarding and additional needs

Contribute to wider Learning and Development initiatives

What You’ll Bring

Essential

Substantive in the rank of Police Constable

A genuine passion for developing and supporting others

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to engage, influence and inspire a diverse range of learners

Understanding of learning and development principles

Up to date mandatory training record

Desirable

A1 Assessor qualification or equivalent

Training Essential Programme Modules

Teaching qualification such as Certificate in Education and Training or Level 5 Diploma

Experience within a learning, coaching or mentoring environment

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Be a current or former Police Officer from a Home Office police force, Police Scotland or PSNI

Be substantive in rank and have completed probation (transferees)

Apply within five years of leaving policing and have been substantive in rank (re‑joiners)

Have lived in the UK for the past three consecutive years

Have no live misconduct warnings or performance issues

Not be under investigation by another force

Have no active CCJs, unmanaged IVAs or bankruptcy

Not have been dismissed from a police force

Why Join BTP

We believe a supportive environment is key to success. We offer:

Flexible working where operationally possible

A strong focus on wellbeing and mental health

Opportunities for career progression and development

Family friendly policies that recognise life outside work

An inclusive culture that values diversity and different perspectives

How to Apply

To apply:

Complete the online application form

Upload your completed line manager recommendation form

All applications will be subject to a paper sift against the required competencies.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. We actively work to remove barriers and ensure fairness across our recruitment processes.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to support you.

A Note on AI

AI may help organise your thoughts, but we want to hear your voice.

What stands out are genuine experiences, personal insight and authentic motivation.

Ready to Apply

You have already made a difference.
Now help shape the future of policing.

Join British Transport Police as a Recruit Trainer