Curriculum Development Specialist (Policing & Security Training)

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Curriculum Development Specialist to lead the design, development, and implementation of vocational training programmes within a policing and security context. This role is central to ensuring that training programmes are operationally relevant, competency-based, and aligned with modern policing and security practices. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of contemporary operational policing methodologies and translate these into high-quality learning, assessment, and immersive training experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Design & Development

• Lead the development of competency-based vocational curricula aligned with organisational and operational policing requirements
• Ensure curriculum reflects modern operational policing methodologies, frameworks, and best practices
• Oversee the design and refinement of learning materials, learner guides, and instructional resources
• Ensure alignment between learning outcomes, delivery methods, and assessment strategies

Assessment & Methodology

• Design and oversee robust assessment frameworks, including:
• Practical and skills-based assessments
• Scenario-based and simulation-driven assessments
• Ensure assessments accurately reflect real-world operational performance, decision-making, and command structures

Immersive & Scenario-Based Learning

• Lead the integration of problem-based learning, simulations, and immersive training approaches
• Develop realistic scenarios aligned with current policing challenges and operational environments
• Embed competencies such as decision-making, risk management, communication, and multi-agency coordination

Implementation & Change Leadership

• Work closely with trainers and instructors to implement new curricula and methodologies
• Provide guidance, coaching, and facilitative support to ensure effective adoption
• Lead change initiatives and build stakeholder buy-in across training teams

Quality Assurance & Standards

• Lead quality assurance processes for training and assessment
• Ensure compliance with recognised vocational and awarding body standards
• Monitor and evaluate programme effectiveness, recommending continuous improvements

Resource & Capability Development

• Advise on the development of training resources and facilities, including simulation environments
• Provide input on delivery models to ensure alignment with operational, organisational, and resource constraints

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Background in policing, security, or a closely related operational field
• Strong knowledge and practical understanding of modern operational policing methodologies and frameworks
• Bilingual (Arabic and English) – strong written and verbal communication in both
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and development of learning resources and assessment tools
• Experience in vocational education and training environments
• Proven experience designing or delivering, scenario-based training and simulation or problem-based learning approaches
• Recognised qualification as a vocational trainer and assessor

Desirable:

• Recognised qualification as an Internal Verifier / Quality Assurer
• Experience working with national or international qualification frameworks or awarding bodies
• Experience developing training within government or security sector organisations

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of competency-based education and assessment
• Ability to translate operational policing practices into structured learning programmes
• Skilled in designing realistic, high-impact training scenarios
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills
• Ability to lead change and support instructional teams through transition
• High attention to quality, standards, and continuous improvement