Firearms Licensing Administration Officer

Location: Headquarters, Northallerton

Salary: Scale 2/3 (£22,101 - £24,462 pro rata / £13,439 - £14,875 based on part time hours), uplifting to Scale 4 (£24,921 - £27,351 pro rata / £15,154 - £16,632 based on part time hours) once Progression plan completed

Contract: Permanent / Part time

Shifts: 3 days (22.5hrs) weekly. Ideal working days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, however this can be discussed at interview.

Firearms Licensing Administration Officer Job Description

We are pleased to announce that we are currently seeking applications for a Firearms Licensing Administration Officer to join the team.

We are looking for a hard working, professional and committed individual to become an integral part of a small team. We work in a rewarding and challenging environment, and this role will give you the opportunity to develop your skillset and knowledge within Firearms Licensing.

A Firearms Licencing Administration Officer is responsible for assisting in the provision of an effective and efficient Firearms Licensing Service throughout the North Yorkshire Police area. You will ensure that all office duties and telephone enquiries are dealt with in an accurate, speedy, and professional manner, while reflecting the high standards that are required.

As we approach a sustained period of high demand, your main responsibilities will include renewing and granting of firearm and shotgun certificates and researching Police intelligence and other systems, to help determine their suitability.

Along with being motivated and dedicated, to be successful you will:

Have experience in office administration, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Be able to show analytical skills and attention to detail.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Confidentially have good organisation skills and be able to prioritise, to meet deadlines.
Be able to work unsupervised and on your own initiative, managing your own time, whilst also remaining part of a team.
Have strong customer service skills.

The following are desirable entry requirements, however full training will be provided, for suitable candidates to develop a successful career within this environment:

Previous firearms experience is advantageous.
Experience of the National Firearms Licensing Management System (NFLMS).

For more information on being a Firearms Licensing Administration Officer, please read the Role Profile.

Working for us

As a valued member of North Yorkshire Police, you will receive:

Competitive salary.
Local government pension scheme.
Option to sign up for Vivup, which will give you access to a fantastic range of exclusive discounts and well-known online and high street retailers.
Access to the Blue Light Discount Scheme.
A fantastic number of Inclusion and Diversity Support Networks.
The option to join NYP Sports teams, including Rugby and Swimming, Archery and Hockey.
Our staff are important to us, so we like to ensure we provide continued training and development opportunities to upskill where possible.
Flexitime.
You can join UNISON as the recognised trade union in North Yorkshire Police.

North Yorkshire Police value difference. We have a positive action team who are dedicated to supporting you through your application and beyond. If you feel you need any reasonable adjustments to help reach your potential, please contact our Positive Action Team - positiveaction@northyorkshire.police.uk

For any queries, please contact Sally Goodeve, Firearms Enquiry Officer Team Leader - sally.goodeve@northyorkshire.police.uk

Closing date: Tuesday 18th March 2025 @ 0900am

Interviewing: Week Commencing 31st March 2025