Thames Valley Local Resilience Forum (TVLRF) Administrative Officer (Fixed Term/Secondment)
12 Month Fixed Term Contract/Secondment
The Thames Valley Local Resilience Forum (TVLRF) is the multi-agency forum through a wide range of organisations collectively work to meet their duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. The partnership includes Category 1 Responders (e.g. blue lights and local authorities), Category 2 Responders (e.g. utility providers and transport operators) and non-Category Responders (e.g. Military and Government).
In this interesting role you will provide comprehensive, effective and efficient administrative support, undertake specific project work and give advice to both internal and external stakeholders and support to the LRF Manager.
You will have proven decision making and problem solving skills, the ability to work on your own initiative and experience that enables you to work in a demanding administrative role. You will also need to have excellent communication skills to promote professional working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. You should also have knowledge or willingness to understand the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and the Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Principles (JESIP).
You must have capability to travel to different locations across the Force and Regionally and undertake all assignments in a timely manner, being available to work flexibly with the potential for occasional evening and weekends, where required (for this reason a full UK driving licence is essential).
Please note that interviews are likely to be held on Friday 26th July or Friday 2nd August.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 22-30 days annual leave per annum (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, performance related pay increases, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.
If you are a permanent member of staff applying for this role, please note it will be offered on a secondment basis. Important: All secondments are assumed supported and that your line manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy are aware of your intention to apply. If the secondment is not supported then a strong business rationale must be sent to recruitmentpolicestaff@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk quoting the reference number for the role.
Please note: Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role for the duration of the secondment.
If you have any queries please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77 – Option 1 (internal 301 6500) quoting reference 15931.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 21st July 2019.
At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Valuing Difference. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.