Administrator
| Posting date: | 17 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,204 to £29,859 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 November 2025 |
| Location: | Police Headquarters, Valley Road, Portishead BS20 8QJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Avon and Somerset Police |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Are you looking for a new challenge where no two days are the same and where you can make a real difference?
Within this role, you will have to travel around the force area and work from various locations. This role offers you the opportunity to work as part of a team as well being supported and encouraged to use your own initiative to improve and continue excellent service to our organisation various departments and stakeholders.
Are you an organised, reliable and proactive person looking to contribute towards the Force’s vision to provide outstanding policing for everyone? Do you uphold the Force’s values to be caring, courageous, inclusive and encourage learning?
If so we are looking for an Administrator to provide an efficient administrative and support service to the force and external partners based at Portishead Headquarters which offers free on site parking, gym and canteen.
Taking a proactive role in delivering range of admin services to support the organisation such as providing petty cash, creating ID cards, maintaining stock levels of stationery and consumables.
Delivering excellent customer service face to face, electronically and over the telephone
Prioritising your workload to ensure deadlines are met
Keeping accurate records for audit purposes
Cover reception at Headquarters when required- Managing visitors to HQ for Avon and Somerset Police and Avon Fire and Rescue
What do you need?
Excellent customer service skills and experience of working in an administrative environment
Proficient in the use of IT systems such as Microsoft Office.
Experience would of using SAP or similar systems would would desirable but not essential.
Ability to prioritise your workload
Good analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to collect and collate data
Full UK driving license, as you will be required to complete site checks around our force area. (optional use of pool car)
For full responsibilities and role requirements please refer to the attached role profile.
What we can offer you:
A package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits to support whatever stage of life you're in, including:
Flexible working
Continuous professional development
Local Government Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching and health assessment
Additional Information:
Shortlisting will take place on 28th November
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing: 8th December 2025
We are seeking a candidate to commence in post from January 2026, subject to returned clearances. The successful applicant will be required to work Wed-Thurs 0800-1600 & Fri 0800-1530.
We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
To be eligible, you must have a checkable 3-year history in the UK—ideally, you will have been a UK resident during this period.
If you have any questions or queries about this role please reach out to Vicki Bennett on Vicki.Bennett@avonandsomerset.police.uk
Ready to make a difference? Click the link below to apply and become part of a team that values your growth and contribution.
Within this role, you will have to travel around the force area and work from various locations. This role offers you the opportunity to work as part of a team as well being supported and encouraged to use your own initiative to improve and continue excellent service to our organisation various departments and stakeholders.
Are you an organised, reliable and proactive person looking to contribute towards the Force’s vision to provide outstanding policing for everyone? Do you uphold the Force’s values to be caring, courageous, inclusive and encourage learning?
If so we are looking for an Administrator to provide an efficient administrative and support service to the force and external partners based at Portishead Headquarters which offers free on site parking, gym and canteen.
Taking a proactive role in delivering range of admin services to support the organisation such as providing petty cash, creating ID cards, maintaining stock levels of stationery and consumables.
Delivering excellent customer service face to face, electronically and over the telephone
Prioritising your workload to ensure deadlines are met
Keeping accurate records for audit purposes
Cover reception at Headquarters when required- Managing visitors to HQ for Avon and Somerset Police and Avon Fire and Rescue
What do you need?
Excellent customer service skills and experience of working in an administrative environment
Proficient in the use of IT systems such as Microsoft Office.
Experience would of using SAP or similar systems would would desirable but not essential.
Ability to prioritise your workload
Good analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to collect and collate data
Full UK driving license, as you will be required to complete site checks around our force area. (optional use of pool car)
For full responsibilities and role requirements please refer to the attached role profile.
What we can offer you:
A package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits to support whatever stage of life you're in, including:
Flexible working
Continuous professional development
Local Government Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching and health assessment
Additional Information:
Shortlisting will take place on 28th November
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing: 8th December 2025
We are seeking a candidate to commence in post from January 2026, subject to returned clearances. The successful applicant will be required to work Wed-Thurs 0800-1600 & Fri 0800-1530.
We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
To be eligible, you must have a checkable 3-year history in the UK—ideally, you will have been a UK resident during this period.
If you have any questions or queries about this role please reach out to Vicki Bennett on Vicki.Bennett@avonandsomerset.police.uk
Ready to make a difference? Click the link below to apply and become part of a team that values your growth and contribution.
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