Administrative Support Officer (South & Vale LPA)
In this interesting and varied role you will provide a comprehensive and flexible administrative support and confidential secretarial service to the South & Vale Local Police Area (LPA), with specific assistance given to the LPA Commander. Diary management and effective timetabling of activities is required, together with preparing files for meetings and taking minutes. You will be the first point of contact for complaints handling, ensuring a swift resolution is achieved. In addition you will have responsibility for the management of petty cash and receipt and recording of cash received at the station.
You will be a confident communicator at all levels with a good standard of education, including excellent literacy and numeric skills. Having attained RSA III or equivalent and working towards or attained NVQ Customer Service level 2 or equivalent, you will also have proven interpersonal skills and the ability to promote professional working relationships. The ability to work to deadlines whilst managing a substantial workload is essential. You will be IT literate in Microsoft applications with the ability to manipulate data from a variety of databases. Recent experience of managing staff, monitoring welfare and managing performance is essential along with the capability to travel to different locations across the Force.
If you have any queries please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77 quoting reference 12893.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 26th February 2017.
Thames Valley Police serves diverse communities. To enable us to truly reflect the communities we serve, we are keen to recruit people from Black, Asian and other minority backgrounds. You will need a wide range of skills and experiences which will enhance the services we deliver to the public including an understanding of cultural issues. If this is you, we want you to apply to join us.
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.