This model promotes self-directed, experiential and social learning, requiring the postholder to design and deliver engaging, high-quality training that supports long-term capability development. The role contributes to a broad and dynamic learning offer, encompassing specialist operational and systems training linked to tackling serious and organised crime (SOC), alongside wider programmes covering core business skills, leadership, management and induction.
The Investigative Skills Trainers work collaboratively as part of a specialist team responsible for the design, delivery and assurance of high-quality investigative training, including programmes aligned to the PIP. The role is central to developing the capability of both new trainees and experienced officers transitioning from police forces, enabling them to conduct lawful, ethical and effective investigations in line with NCA standards and legal requirements.
The postholder designs and delivers training across a range of core investigative disciplines, including suspect and witness interviewing, investigative decision-making, case progression and disclosure. All learning content is developed and delivered in line with current legislation, codes of practice and organisational policy, ensuring that officers are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to operate effectively in complex operational environments. Training provision is expected to reflect current and emerging threats, incorporating operational learning and best practice to ensure continued relevance and impact, while supporting officers in achieving and maintaining PIP accreditation.
Working closely with an Instructional Design Team, the Investigative Skills Trainer contributes to the continuous development and refinement of learning materials, ensuring they are tailored to adult learning principles and meet the needs of a diverse learner audience. Drawing on substantial operational and/or policing experience, the postholder ensures that training exercises, tools and scenario-based activities are realistic, engaging and aligned to operational requirements.
The role also includes supporting accreditation processes through structured assessment, feedback and in-course coaching, working collaboratively with operational leads, subject matter experts and wider Learning and Development colleagues to ensure a coherent and impactful training offer. Where required, the postholder may take on additional responsibility for mentoring or developing other trainers or associate staff, role modelling NCA values and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to begin or further develop a career in training. Successful candidates who do not already hold a Training Essentials Programme or Level 3 qualification will be supported to achieve this as part of their development.
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Communication Skills: Able to clearly explain complex or technical information to a range of audiences, using both verbal and written communication, and build effective working relationships with learners and colleagues.
Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrates the ability to engage positively with others, building rapport and credibility as a confident and approachable trainer.
Investigative Process Knowledge: Strong understanding of investigative processes, including case strategy, evidence gathering, case building and review.
Legislative Knowledge: Good working knowledge of relevant legislation and its practical application, including disclosure requirements and their impact on risk, victims and case outcomes.
Threat Awareness: Awareness of current and emerging crime threats, investigative techniques and digital opportunities, and the ability to reflect these within training delivery.
Training Delivery: Ability to design and deliver engaging learning across a range of formats, including classroom, virtual and scenario-based environments.
Assessment Skills: Experience of assessing competence against defined standards and providing constructive feedback to support learner development.
Continuous Improvement: Ability to use evaluation data, learner feedback and operational insight to refine and improve training products.
Operational Experience: Experience of working in a law enforcement or related environment, applying policy, procedures and legislation in complex investigations.
Interviewing Skills: Experience of conducting or supervising suspect and witness interviews as part of investigative activity.
Advisory Skills: Ability to provide professional advice and guidance to practitioners, supervisors and senior leaders
You must meet the essential criteria and evidence this within your application to be considered for the role.
Qualifications, Membership and Licences
- Currently or previously held PIP2 accreditation.
Any applications from candidates not meeting this eligibility criteria will not progress.
Desirable criteria are only used for assessment in the event of a tie break.
- Level 3 qualification in Learning and Development.
- Demonstrable understanding of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA) and Disclosure requirements.