IT Trainer (Entry Level) Job title: IT Trainer Entry Level Salary: Scale 6 Contract: Permanent, full time Location: Force wide Looking for a role where you can help shape the digital capability of a whole organisation? This pivotal position sits within West Yorkshire Police s Learning and Organisational Development function (People Directorate), delivering high quality training that supports thousands of staff, officers and volunteers across the Force. We re looking for someone enthusiastic, organised and motivated - someone who can inspire confidence in learners while helping them develop the essential digital skills needed in modern policing. As part of our IT Training Team, you will design, deliver and maintain engaging learning solutions across a wide range of critical information systems and devices. You ll work closely with colleagues, partner agencies and external forces to support effective, safe and compliant system use, contributing directly to the operational capability of West Yorkshire Police. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build or develop a career in Learning and Development, with clear routes for progression and professional growth. Role and Responsibilities You will play a central role in delivering high quality learning and development across the organisation. This includes designing and delivering training programmes, supporting learners, assessing competence, and maintaining accurate, relevant learning materials. Key duties include: • Designing, developing and maintaining high quality learning solutions and training resources • Delivering training on core information systems, including life critical systems essential to policing activity • Creating an inclusive, safe and effective learning environment for all learners • Assessing learner competence, providing constructive feedback and authorising system access where required • Advising and guiding learners during and after training, including providing post course support • Identifying learning needs and developing evidence based learning outcomes • Maintaining CPD to ensure skills, knowledge and delivery methods remain current • Supporting the safe use, storage and security of training equipment Expectations To succeed in this role, you will be expected to: • Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing • Demonstrate confidence in working with IT systems and Microsoft Office applications • Use a range of teaching methodologies to meet individual learning needs • Work independently and as part of a wider team delivering around 600 courses per year • Apply the Police Code of Ethics and promote Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in all interactions • Manage your own workload effectively, meeting deadlines and supporting colleagues as required • Travel across West Yorkshire and work flexibly (including occasional evenings and weekends) Essential Criteria • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Working knowledge of computer-based information systems • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes • Ability and commitment to work towards a Level 3 Learning and Development qualification • Commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) • Ability to complete assessor awareness training Benefits / What We Offer West Yorkshire Police staff can access a wide range of benefits designed to support work life balance, wellbeing, development and financial security. These include: • Generous annual leave allowance - 29 days annual leave, rising to 34 days after five years of service (plus bank holidays) • Flexible working options, arrangements to help you manage your professional and personal commitments • Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a secure Defined Benefit CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) pension scheme • Membership options for the Police Treatment Centre and The Police Children s Charity (eligibility-dependent) • Access to savings, discounts and cashback rewards through staff schemes, including eligibility to purchase a Blue Light Card • Option to sign up to our Cycle to work scheme (eligibility-dependent) • Access to a wide range of internal wellbeing services and support programmes • Opportunities for career development and training • Supportive HR policies, including maternity, paternity and other family-friendly provisions • A meaningful career with a clear sense of purpose supporting policing services that protect communities • Opportunities to join staff networks, wellbeing groups, and sports clubs • Training training will be delivered on various software packages. A mentor will be assigned and personalised development will be created based on a training needs analysis • A personal training and development plan will support building confidence and knowledge to increase portfolios overtime We are proud to be a member of the Fair Work Charter. How to Apply Join us in delivering high quality digital training that supports policing across West Yorkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to essential learning while developing your own skills and career. The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment. Please submit a full CV as part of the application process. The vacancy will close on the 28th April (Apply online only) at 23:55 hours. You MUST remove all personal information from your CV, including: • Name • Age • Sex • Address Applications containing personal details will be rejected This post will close at 23:55 hours on 28th April 2026.
17/04/2026
Full time
IT Trainer (Entry Level) Job title: IT Trainer Entry Level Salary: Scale 6 Contract: Permanent, full time Location: Force wide Looking for a role where you can help shape the digital capability of a whole organisation? This pivotal position sits within West Yorkshire Police s Learning and Organisational Development function (People Directorate), delivering high quality training that supports thousands of staff, officers and volunteers across the Force. We re looking for someone enthusiastic, organised and motivated - someone who can inspire confidence in learners while helping them develop the essential digital skills needed in modern policing. As part of our IT Training Team, you will design, deliver and maintain engaging learning solutions across a wide range of critical information systems and devices. You ll work closely with colleagues, partner agencies and external forces to support effective, safe and compliant system use, contributing directly to the operational capability of West Yorkshire Police. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build or develop a career in Learning and Development, with clear routes for progression and professional growth. Role and Responsibilities You will play a central role in delivering high quality learning and development across the organisation. This includes designing and delivering training programmes, supporting learners, assessing competence, and maintaining accurate, relevant learning materials. Key duties include: • Designing, developing and maintaining high quality learning solutions and training resources • Delivering training on core information systems, including life critical systems essential to policing activity • Creating an inclusive, safe and effective learning environment for all learners • Assessing learner competence, providing constructive feedback and authorising system access where required • Advising and guiding learners during and after training, including providing post course support • Identifying learning needs and developing evidence based learning outcomes • Maintaining CPD to ensure skills, knowledge and delivery methods remain current • Supporting the safe use, storage and security of training equipment Expectations To succeed in this role, you will be expected to: • Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing • Demonstrate confidence in working with IT systems and Microsoft Office applications • Use a range of teaching methodologies to meet individual learning needs • Work independently and as part of a wider team delivering around 600 courses per year • Apply the Police Code of Ethics and promote Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in all interactions • Manage your own workload effectively, meeting deadlines and supporting colleagues as required • Travel across West Yorkshire and work flexibly (including occasional evenings and weekends) Essential Criteria • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Working knowledge of computer-based information systems • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes • Ability and commitment to work towards a Level 3 Learning and Development qualification • Commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) • Ability to complete assessor awareness training Benefits / What We Offer West Yorkshire Police staff can access a wide range of benefits designed to support work life balance, wellbeing, development and financial security. These include: • Generous annual leave allowance - 29 days annual leave, rising to 34 days after five years of service (plus bank holidays) • Flexible working options, arrangements to help you manage your professional and personal commitments • Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a secure Defined Benefit CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) pension scheme • Membership options for the Police Treatment Centre and The Police Children s Charity (eligibility-dependent) • Access to savings, discounts and cashback rewards through staff schemes, including eligibility to purchase a Blue Light Card • Option to sign up to our Cycle to work scheme (eligibility-dependent) • Access to a wide range of internal wellbeing services and support programmes • Opportunities for career development and training • Supportive HR policies, including maternity, paternity and other family-friendly provisions • A meaningful career with a clear sense of purpose supporting policing services that protect communities • Opportunities to join staff networks, wellbeing groups, and sports clubs • Training training will be delivered on various software packages. A mentor will be assigned and personalised development will be created based on a training needs analysis • A personal training and development plan will support building confidence and knowledge to increase portfolios overtime We are proud to be a member of the Fair Work Charter. How to Apply Join us in delivering high quality digital training that supports policing across West Yorkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to essential learning while developing your own skills and career. The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment. Please submit a full CV as part of the application process. The vacancy will close on the 28th April (Apply online only) at 23:55 hours. You MUST remove all personal information from your CV, including: • Name • Age • Sex • Address Applications containing personal details will be rejected This post will close at 23:55 hours on 28th April 2026.
Digital Policing Directorate Wakefield 2 full time posts Fixed term until 31 March 2023 West Yorkshire Police are looking to recruit 2 Network Engineers to join the Digital Policing Directorate based in Bradford. As part of the Digital Infrastructure Team, your role will be to manage, maintain, support, monitor and ensure integrity of the WYP 'ICCS' System and the WYP, Voice, Security and Data Network estate in compliance with nationally agreed security standards and protocols. You must have 3 years' experience in a relevant environment with knowledge of managing Voice and Data Networks and Security systems. You must also have the ability to use sophisticated monitoring tools for performance and diagnosis purposes. Ideal candidates must also be able to demonstrate practical technical expertise in the following areas (but not limited to): LAN and WAN networking technologies, 3G/4G mobile data networks, telephony, Wi-Fi internet access, management of Cisco firewalls, onsite and centralized IT storage, to ensure WYP has an effective IT network to support business and operational requirements. In addition you will be required to undertake the configuration and installation of IT hardware and software (OS and OIS) to maintain the WYP IT infrastructure in accordance with project demands and information security requirements to ensure availability of systems for operational purposes You must also be able to act in a consultancy capacity to ensure new Force initiatives are realised whilst maintaining best value. You will maintain and support the department's quality policy by working to the documented procedures and adhere to the data protection principles. You may also be seconded to any area of the Digital Policing Directorate to work on improvement projects or in support duties. Ideally, you will have access to a vehicle and, owing to the nature of the role, you must be willing and able to travel for business purposes in order to be considered for this position. Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused on the grounds that it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard. This post is suitable for job share. The application process will close at 23:55 hours on the 07 April 2021. West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Closing date: 7 th April 2021
07/04/2021
Full time
Digital Policing Directorate Wakefield 2 full time posts Fixed term until 31 March 2023 West Yorkshire Police are looking to recruit 2 Network Engineers to join the Digital Policing Directorate based in Bradford. As part of the Digital Infrastructure Team, your role will be to manage, maintain, support, monitor and ensure integrity of the WYP 'ICCS' System and the WYP, Voice, Security and Data Network estate in compliance with nationally agreed security standards and protocols. You must have 3 years' experience in a relevant environment with knowledge of managing Voice and Data Networks and Security systems. You must also have the ability to use sophisticated monitoring tools for performance and diagnosis purposes. Ideal candidates must also be able to demonstrate practical technical expertise in the following areas (but not limited to): LAN and WAN networking technologies, 3G/4G mobile data networks, telephony, Wi-Fi internet access, management of Cisco firewalls, onsite and centralized IT storage, to ensure WYP has an effective IT network to support business and operational requirements. In addition you will be required to undertake the configuration and installation of IT hardware and software (OS and OIS) to maintain the WYP IT infrastructure in accordance with project demands and information security requirements to ensure availability of systems for operational purposes You must also be able to act in a consultancy capacity to ensure new Force initiatives are realised whilst maintaining best value. You will maintain and support the department's quality policy by working to the documented procedures and adhere to the data protection principles. You may also be seconded to any area of the Digital Policing Directorate to work on improvement projects or in support duties. Ideally, you will have access to a vehicle and, owing to the nature of the role, you must be willing and able to travel for business purposes in order to be considered for this position. Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused on the grounds that it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard. This post is suitable for job share. The application process will close at 23:55 hours on the 07 April 2021. West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Closing date: 7 th April 2021
Digital Policing Directorate Wakefield 2 full time posts Fixed term until 31 March 2023 West Yorkshire Police are looking to recruit 2 Network Engineers to join the Digital Policing Directorate based in Bradford. As part of the Digital Infrastructure Team, your role will be to manage, maintain, support, monitor and ensure integrity of the WYP 'ICCS' System and the WYP, Voice, Security and Data Network estate in compliance with nationally agreed security standards and protocols. You must have 3 years' experience in a relevant environment with knowledge of managing Voice and Data Networks and Security systems. You must also have the ability to use sophisticated monitoring tools for performance and diagnosis purposes. Ideal candidates must also be able to demonstrate practical technical expertise in the following areas (but not limited to): LAN and WAN networking technologies, 3G/4G mobile data networks, telephony, Wi-Fi internet access, management of Cisco firewalls, onsite and centralized IT storage, to ensure WYP has an effective IT network to support business and operational requirements. In addition you will be required to undertake the configuration and installation of IT hardware and software (OS and OIS) to maintain the WYP IT infrastructure in accordance with project demands and information security requirements to ensure availability of systems for operational purposes You must also be able to act in a consultancy capacity to ensure new Force initiatives are realised whilst maintaining best value. You will maintain and support the department's quality policy by working to the documented procedures and adhere to the data protection principles. You may also be seconded to any area of the Digital Policing Directorate to work on improvement projects or in support duties. Ideally, you will have access to a vehicle and, owing to the nature of the role, you must be willing and able to travel for business purposes in order to be considered for this position. Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused on the grounds that it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard. This post is suitable for job share. The application process will close at 23:55 hours on the 07 April 2021. West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Closing date: 7 th April 2021
31/03/2021
Full time
Digital Policing Directorate Wakefield 2 full time posts Fixed term until 31 March 2023 West Yorkshire Police are looking to recruit 2 Network Engineers to join the Digital Policing Directorate based in Bradford. As part of the Digital Infrastructure Team, your role will be to manage, maintain, support, monitor and ensure integrity of the WYP 'ICCS' System and the WYP, Voice, Security and Data Network estate in compliance with nationally agreed security standards and protocols. You must have 3 years' experience in a relevant environment with knowledge of managing Voice and Data Networks and Security systems. You must also have the ability to use sophisticated monitoring tools for performance and diagnosis purposes. Ideal candidates must also be able to demonstrate practical technical expertise in the following areas (but not limited to): LAN and WAN networking technologies, 3G/4G mobile data networks, telephony, Wi-Fi internet access, management of Cisco firewalls, onsite and centralized IT storage, to ensure WYP has an effective IT network to support business and operational requirements. In addition you will be required to undertake the configuration and installation of IT hardware and software (OS and OIS) to maintain the WYP IT infrastructure in accordance with project demands and information security requirements to ensure availability of systems for operational purposes You must also be able to act in a consultancy capacity to ensure new Force initiatives are realised whilst maintaining best value. You will maintain and support the department's quality policy by working to the documented procedures and adhere to the data protection principles. You may also be seconded to any area of the Digital Policing Directorate to work on improvement projects or in support duties. Ideally, you will have access to a vehicle and, owing to the nature of the role, you must be willing and able to travel for business purposes in order to be considered for this position. Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused on the grounds that it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard. This post is suitable for job share. The application process will close at 23:55 hours on the 07 April 2021. West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Closing date: 7 th April 2021
Digital Policing Directorate Wakefield 1 full time post Fixed term until 31 March 2023 West Yorkshire Police is looking to recruit a Data Administrator for a fixed term until 31 March 2023 to join Digital Policing Directorate based in Wakefield. As part of the Infrastructure team, the scope of your responsibilities will be to provide expert guidance on database creation, monitoring and maintenance; ens...... click apply for full job details
17/03/2021
Contractor
Digital Policing Directorate Wakefield 1 full time post Fixed term until 31 March 2023 West Yorkshire Police is looking to recruit a Data Administrator for a fixed term until 31 March 2023 to join Digital Policing Directorate based in Wakefield. As part of the Infrastructure team, the scope of your responsibilities will be to provide expert guidance on database creation, monitoring and maintenance; ens...... click apply for full job details
