Location of Role: Chelmsford
Advert Closing Date: 06/07/2026
Starting Salary: £33,603.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Mon-Fri
Weekend/Evening Working: No
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to undertake the role of Hydra Technician within the Crime Training team at Essex Police. The role requires experience in IT systems and an imaginative approach to product design and development, and involves creating and managing computer‑simulated training scenarios for all levels of staff.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the development, design and production of computer‑simulated training scenarios for internal and external staff.
- Assist and support the course director in managing a variety of incidents, ensuring scenarios are realistic and relevant.
- Install, maintain and troubleshoot computers, audio/video, multimedia equipment and peripherals to ensure maximum availability during courses.
- Produce regular package reports from NCALT (National Centre for Applied Learning Technologies) and DevelopMe.
- Provide support to the Hydra facility as required, including during critical incidents and outside of normal working hours.
Qualifications
Essential:
- Proven track record in programming environments with detailed analysis and design of material.
- Ability to gather sufficient valid, reliable and consistent information towards organisational objectives.
- Advanced knowledge of one or more network environments with the ability to diagnose and resolve performance and fault issues.
- Expertise in the use of Microsoft Office applications to improve work processes.
Desirable:
- Ability to manage data quality and adhere to established rules and protocols when dealing with information management and technology.
- Background in training and utilizing IT to support various training methods.
- Prior knowledge of Police environment and policy.
Location
The Hydra facility is based at Essex Police College within the headquarters site in Springfield, Chelmsford. The location is easily accessible by road and public transport, with on‑site parking provided on a first‑come‑first‑served basis.
Working Conditions
Office‑based agile working with designated team area, predominantly working 60% or more in one office space. The rest of the time may involve working at home or other police site locations, subject to operational requirements and individual assessment.
Benefits
- Ongoing training, development and promotion opportunities.
- Unique and dynamic working environment encouraging learning and development.
- Training to achieve qualifications in adult education delivery.
- Potential to work flexibly within planned training deliveries.
- 23 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part‑time) increasing with service.
- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Support and advice from staff associations.
Equal Opportunities
Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status. Adjustments to the selection process and working arrangements may be made where reasonable. Please let us know if you require extra support at any stage of the application process.
Contact
DS Rachel Holmes or DS Iain White – Rachel.HOLMES2@essex.police.uk or Iain.White@essex.police.uk.
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