Business Support Administrator - Business Co-ordination Unit / JPS

Applications are invited for a Business Support Assistant to join Joint Protective Services (JPS) in delivering essential strategic and administrative support to Crime and Specialist Operations. The post holder will work as part of a team within the JPS Business Co-ordination Unit. 

This is a 12-month fixed term contract post for an individual looking to develop their career, enhance their business support skills and work within a fast paced and evolving area of business. The successful candidate may occasionally be required to travel across the tri-force, but the permanent base location can be either Bedfordshire Police Headquarters, Cambridgeshire Police Headquarters or Stevenage Police Station which is where the majority of the business area and command team are based. The role allows flexibility for home working. There are two opportunities within the team, with differing responsibilities so please do make contact with either Sophie Tait (sophie.tait@beds.police.uk) or Sarah English (sarah.english@herts.police.uk) for an informal chat.

The post holder will be required to undertake a range of responsibilities, including (but not limited to);

• Maintain accurate and systematic records to ensure information is easily accessible.
• Undertake a range of administrative processes to support the operational teams.
• Research and compile management information as required.
• Effectively manage all telephone, written and electronic communications.
• Provide confidential administrative support to the JPS Command Team. 

As such the successful candidate will have the desired qualities;

• Experience in the use of IT and a good working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Experience of operating a range of office equipment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise effectively 

If you are interested in applying for the advertised role, please ensure you read the attached information, including role profile, and recruitment information for applicants.

For the purposes of the application, you will be expected to provide evidence against the two personal qualities below and the entry requirements;

• We take ownership
• We are collaborative
• Entry requirements

There is a word count limit of 500 words per section.

If you are shortlisted for interview you will be expected to evidence against all personal qualities and the entry requirements as stipulated in the role profile. 

JPS endeavour to reflect the diverse communities we serve and to build an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented or minority groups.

All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period in order to apply for this role. 

Internal applicants within Beds, Cambs and Hertfordshire Constabularies, should upload either a CV or a completed ‘Staff internal role summary’ form, which can be found in the vacancy documents below. Please note you will be required to provide evidence against the competencies listed above. Please see attached role profile for guidance. You will be expected to provide this while completing online application.  

External applicants should ensure that your current CV is uploaded and provide evidence against the competencies listed above. Please see attached role profile for guidance. You will be expected to provide this while completing online application. To ensure the recruitment process is fair and equal, please do not include personal details on your CV other than your name. 

This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until the conditional offer stage throughout the recruitment process. Any redeployee that wishes to apply should apply through the Redeployment Portal and provide a statement no more than 500 words against the entry requirements only. Please see attached role profile for guidance. Redeployees will take priority over other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until conditional offer. 

This force is a Disability Confident Leader. Should you require any workplace adjustments for your recruitment journey with us which you have not informed us of, please contact us on 01438 757777 or email us on careers@bch.police.uk and we will be happy to support you.  If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’. 

Everyone at Beds, Cambs and Hertfordshire Constabularies take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. 

It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed. We try to speak to our applicants however, we may receive a high number of applications that can delay our response.  Please assume that you have not been shortlisted for the role if we have not responded 4 weeks after the closing date.

All applications must be submitted through our online recruitment website by clicking the apply button below.