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2 x Secondment or Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2024.
In this interesting and varied role you will be the welcoming face of TVP presenting a professional image, whilst providing front desk cover and administrative support for the reception facility at our Sulhamstead Police Training centre.
This roles is essential to ensure Thames Valley Police are able to recruit additional Police Officers as part of the National Police Uplift Programme. Your duties will cover a wide range of tasks such as checking and processing accommodation requests, recording booking requests using a bespoke Hotel booking system, offering accurate guidance to visitors, guests and students by signposting or chaperoning, work with the catering contractor to ensure up to date and accurate figures are provided for meal times, creating purchase orders for external hotel bookings, supporting the training functionality on site raising requests for contractors for repairs and maintenance of classroom equipment, and supporting your Line Manager with the day to tasks that arise at a busy training centre.
This post will require an approachable, flexible, fair and professional attitude, with the ability to be creative and passionate about delivering a quality service to Staff, Officers, internal and external stakeholders. Attention to detail is crucial as well as the ability to problem solve, use your initiative, be able to juggle a number of different tasks and make appropriate decisions.
You will have recent experience of working in an administrative and customer facing role. Working under pressure and to deadlines, along with proven computer skills and the ability to interrogate and accurately input data from a variety of sources. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Please submit an up to date CV accompanied by a covering letter explaining why you think you are the right fit for this this role and TVP.
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 [email protected] 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.
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.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected] quoting reference 20598. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 6 August 2023.
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