Trainer / SME (Ex-MPS)

Red Snapper Learning is recruiting an experienced Trainer / Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a major new Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) programme. This is a long-term, part-time opportunity (2–3 days per week) running over 2 years, offering a competitive daily rate of £300–£400. The role is hybrid, with one day per week required on-site in London and the remaining days worked remotely. We’re looking for someone with prior MPS experience and a strong background in designing and delivering systems training. In this role, you’ll lead on Training Needs Analysis for a new HR system, design engaging blended learning solutions (including e-learning and face-to-face delivery), and develop content using the MPS e-learning platform. You’ll also deliver training to end users and act as a trusted SME, ensuring all materials align with MPS processes and ways of working. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident facilitator with strong instructional design skills and stakeholder engagement experience, who can commit to a part-time engagement over the full programme lifecycle.

• Lead on the Training Needs Analysis (TNA) for the new HR system.
• Design engaging and effective training materials for:
  • E-learning
  • Face-to-face classroom delivery
• Develop e-learning content using the MPS e-learning platform.
• Deliver training to end users, both virtually and in person.
• Act as a subject matter expert, ensuring training aligns with MPS processes and ways of working.

• Former MPS experience (essential).
• Proven experience designing and delivering systems-related training.
• Strong instructional design capability across blended learning formats.
• Confident facilitator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to commit to a 2-year programme on a part-time basis.

• £365 per day
• Initially 2–3 days per week
• 1 day per week on-site in London, with remaining days remote