Administrative Support Abingdon, England
Job description
Applications are invited for the post of Administrative Support to work within the Contact Management Department. You will provide a comprehensive and flexible administrative support and confidential secretarial service to the Department. You will prepare files for meetings, take accurate and often confidential minutes and ensures completion of delegated tasks at all levels. You will respond, prioritise and resolve queries, whilst also ensuring the smooth running of the office by managing the diary and the effective timetabling and co-ordination of activities.
You will be a confident communicator at all levels with a good standard of education, including excellent literacy and numeric skills. You will have proven interpersonal skills and the ability to promote professional working relationships with personnel at all levels. Proven ability to work to deadlines is essential as well as the capability to travel to different locations. You must be IT literate in Microsoft applications and spreadsheet applications.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme.
To apply for this post please attach a CV.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected] quoting reference 19976. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 5th March 2023.
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.
