Support Administrator - East Midlands Special Operations Unit
Join us and provide administrative support, in a team where you will make a real difference, helping us to protect our communities.
East Midlands Special Operations Unit’s Corporate Services team have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are looking for a Support Administrator on a permanent, full-time basis, working at our offices in Nottinghamshire, in the vicinity of junction 27 of the M1.
The East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) is an exciting place to work, where no two days are the same. As one of the largest collaborative units of its kind in the country, EMSOU delivers specialist capabilities on behalf of the five police forces in the East Midlands.
Key Accountabilities
- Using excellent communication skills to provide high quality customer service at EMSOU HQ reception, meeting and speaking with colleagues from across the force areas and ensuring all visitors are dealt with promptly, efficiently and in a polite and professional manner.
- Dealing with enquiries and requests for information, providing appropriate advice to both internal departments and colleagues and external agencies.
- Supporting EMSOU by undertaking minor research and projects as required.
- Providing an efficient and effective administrative support in a confidential environment, using a variety of software packages, and maintaining records.
The must haves
- To have experience in an administrative or customer service-related environment
- Experienced in using effective communication skills both in written and verbal form.
- A team player who openly supports the team’s goals whilst also working effectively on your own initiative.
What’s in it for you?
Here at EMSOU, we aim to create an environment that puts people first. We want you to feel supported in everything you do, so you can give your very best.
We have a range of reward and benefits such as:
- Access to the Bluelight Card which provides amazing discounts
- Competitive workplace pension
- Eyecare vouchers
- Mummy MOTs
- Counselling service
- And much more!
This is a full-time, permanent role. Salary: Grade 3 (£23,121 - £24,462)
For part time hours the salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, this is based on the number of hours for the vacancy.
Due to MV/SC vetting requirements, you must have a minimum of 5 years continuous UK residency to be eligible to apply.
Next Steps
If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you. Please click apply to complete your application stating how you meet the essential/desirable criteria as listed within the job description.
Vacancy closes Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 23:55.
Who we are
Here at EMSOU doesn't have to mean fighting crime. Just as important as our officers is our strong team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. It's these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the effective policing of our local areas.
To find out more about EMSOU and understand how you can make a difference, please visit the EMSOU website.
EMSOU’s commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equality
At EMSOU we celebrate difference, encourage diversity of thought, and continually review our processes to maintain fairness, equality, and transparency. We aim to attract and retain the most talented people and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Encouraging a healthy work-life balance and flexibility is central to our success and wherever possible we will consider job-share, part-time, agile working, and flexible working arrangements.
We want to create an environment where everyone can achieve their full potential, and this applies equally during our recruitment process. EMSOU are Disability Confident Committed and are proud to be part of the movement of change encouraging organisations to think differently about disability and neurodiversity in the workplace.
Those interested in applying are welcome to have an informal conversation with EMSOU HR to discuss any adjustments that may help either during the recruitment process or whilst carrying out the role to see if these can be accommodated.
The force is undertaking Hays Job Evaluation scheme; therefore, the advertised grade may be subject to change. To be completed by April 2024 and if there are any changes, they will take effect from this date.