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Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job – and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.
As one of the largest police forces in England, we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we’ll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.
As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.
Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something that really matters.
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to provide a range of administrative and support services. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the operational work and business planning of our Business Services Department and allocated Area Command/Department.
What you’ll do
* Administrative Support: Assist internal customers with enquiries, perform general administrative tasks, open and sort mail, manage email mailboxes, and undertake word processing, minute taking and drafting of correspondence and reports.
* Operational Support: Provide support to operational areas including managing stores and equipment and maintaining Health & Safety First Aid provision and operational projects.
* Audits & Governance: Conduct audits and governance checks, manage RFID cards and Warrant/Smartcards, and coordinate the removal of property items from remote sites.
* Station Notices: Display performance, profile and campaign information through the relevant communication channels to keep the force updated.
* Cash Handling and Counting: Ensuring that the monthly income return is completed and submitted in a timely manner and arrange for the collection of monies via courier.
What you’ll bring
* Organisation: You will be able to prioritise and organise your work without supervision.
* Problem Solving: Able to consider and solve problems using initiative and decision-making ability.
* Teamwork: The ability to work in isolation and as part of a team.
* Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to communicate at all levels.
We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
What we offer
* 26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
* Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
* Flexi time – allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
* Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
* Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
* Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
* Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
* Access to gyms in some stations
* Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
* Cycle to work scheme
* Opportunity to volunteer in local community
Just so you know
Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a Business Services Administrator with #TeamNP. To help support your application, research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.
The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face-to-face interview. You can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.
If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Recruitment Vetting (RV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.
Terms of appointment
If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.
Please note if you are interested in applying for a secondment opportunity, please discuss this with your Line Manager and gain agreement prior to applying.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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