ODU Digital Learning Training & Exercising Officer

Closing date: 15th November 2026, 11:59pm

Salary: £38,169 - £44,700

Grade: 6

Today terrorism is a constant threat within the United Kingdom. By joining Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP), you can directly contribute to keeping the UK safe and help us tackle the threat.

Operating out of our modern offices near to Birmingham International Airport, the Operational Development Unit (ODU) provides the Counter Terrorism Policing network with Organisational Learning, Training and Exercising (LTE) services. The unit forms a key part of the Prepare strand of the Home Office CONTEST Strategy. Working alongside our partners, the ODU harnesses the value of shared LTE to ensure the CT Network is ready, prepared and interoperable to respond to current and emerging terrorism threats.

As this is a national role, flexibility is crucial and we are happy to consider a more agile approach to your working location and will consider the successful candidate working from an area outside of the West Midlands. However, there will be an expectation that you are prepared to work in the West Midlands offices and travel nationally on a regular basis to perform this role including having to work extended hours at locations throughout the UK.

You’ll work Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm but an element of flexibility is necessary to meet operational requirements, including regular National travel.

The role

As part of CTP’s investment in LTE services, we’re recruiting for Digital LTE specialists to support the development of our national immersive and interactive capability, developing digital products and enhancing CTP’s delivery capacity.

You’ll support the development of Digital LTE products across Counter Terrorism Policing, multi-agency partners and external organisations. As a national role you’ll be afforded autonomy and accountability in respect of the effective design, creation and delivery of these products and events.

You’ll liaise with the CTP Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and National leads around the commission and identification of Digital LTE products and events, considering the technical, environmental and logistical complexities of creating and delivering innovative products, identifying constraints, limitations and advising on the art of the possible.

Responsibilities

Creating innovative, immersive and interactive Digital exercises that test operational plans, processes and e-learning training products, utilising a hybrid approach where appropriate.

Supporting and showcasing Digital LTE products such as major incident exercises, national CT training courses and national operational debriefs.

Conducting briefings and chairing planning meetings at a Strategic, Tactical and Operational level, providing a framework for the strategic objectives of the Digital LTE product and event to be achieved.

Coordinating the involvement of other CTP functions or external partners to perform tasks related to the strategic objectives.

Co-ordinating and/or facilitating Digital LTE events, ensuring briefings are provided and that real time technical, environmental, logistical and welfare issues are resolved for the event to achieve its strategic objectives.

Exploring new technologies, immersive and interactive delivery methods (Virtual, Augmented or simulated) along with potential collaboration opportunities. Briefing and advising Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on potential opportunities with associated costs and benefits on a regular basis.

Matrix-management of resources from regionally based LTE teams for the regional delivery of Digital LTE events.

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Highly skilled and knowledgeable in video and audio editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro or similar).
• Proven knowledge and experience of industry standard e-Learning publishing suites (Adobe Captivate and Articulate 360 or similar).
• Experienced at using Adobe Creative Cloud applications especially, After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop or similar products.
• A creative approach to visual storyboarding with a proven track record of creating high quality and innovative content.
• Experience of using a blended learning approach to training/event delivery and development, utilising the training design cycle to develop and deliver on new and innovative projects.
• Knowledge of learning and development tools, techniques and best practice.
• Experience in managing multiple work streams with the ability to prioritise and manage stakeholder requirements.
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel nationally

Desirable

• Experience of working with Learning Management Systems/Organisational Learning Systems.
• A technical understanding of camera and audio equipment.
• Previous experience of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and simulated environments.
• A recognised training qualification (Level 3 Award in Education & Training) or equivalent training experience.
• Understanding of Counter Terrorism Policing and the CONTEST strategy.

Security Clearance

This post requires British nationality (some dual nationalities may be ineligible) and Enhanced Security Check clearance.

You will need to undergo additional security clearance checks, with the offer of employment being conditional on obtaining all of the necessary security clearances.

There are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries once in post.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion Vision: “Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities, whilst protecting them from harm”

We are a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a "Disability Confident Interview Scheme"- all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example, in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.

Advertisement Closing Date

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if the maximum volume of applications has been reached. Candidates with unsubmitted applications will not be informed prior to the advert closing.

Please do not attach a CV/covering letter as these will not be used during the application process.