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Learning And Development Specialist
Leadership Trainer / Facilitator – Metropolitan Police Service Leadership Academy
We are recruiting experienced Leadership Trainers / Facilitators to support a high-profile transformation programme within the Metropolitan Police Service’s Leadership Academy.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in delivering a large-scale leadership development programme, designed to upskill 30,000+ police officers and staff and embed a new leadership culture across the organisation.
Key Details
- Location: Central London (WC2B) – Face-to-Face Delivery
- Start Date: September 2026
- Contract Length: 6-Month Contract
- Rate:
- £367 Umbrella
- £281.41 PAYE per day
About the Role
As a Leadership Academy Trainer, you will deliver engaging, in-person training as part of the Operator Level Leadership Programme (OLLP).
This is a facilitation-focused role (not design), where your ability to engage, challenge, and inspire adult learners will be critical.
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Working Pattern & Environment
- Fully face-to-face delivery (no remote/hybrid)
- Monday–Friday, 08:00 – 16:00
- Central London (De Vere Connaught Rooms and other MPS sites)
- Typically, two trainers per session
- Working as part of a large trainer cohort, delivering at pace in a structured, quality-assured environment
Key Responsibilities
You will:
- Deliver structured, face-to-face leadership training to mixed cohorts
- Facilitate one-day workshops for Police Constables, Detectives, and Police Staff
- Create an engaging, inclusive learning environment
- Encourage discussion, reflection, and behavioural change
- Manage group dynamics and handle challenging conversations professionally
- Ensure consistent delivery across multiple cohorts
- Maintain attendance, feedback, and evaluation records
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking confident, credible trainers who can command a room and deliver high-quality learning experiences.
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Essential Requirements
- Proven experience delivering classroom-based training
- Strong facilitation and workshop delivery experience
- Experience training adult learners
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to engage and manage diverse groups
- Experience delivering structured learning programmes
Desirable Qualifications
- Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training (or equivalent)
- Experience delivering leadership, management, or behavioural programmes
- Background in public sector, policing, or regulated environments
👉 Policing experience is NOT essential – strong trainers from L&D, education, corporate, or consulting backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Next Steps
If you are interested in applying, please submit your CV for consideration. Please note, you will only be contacted if you are successful in progressing to the next stage of the recruitment process.
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