Firearms Administrator (Headquarters, Kent/Smarter Working)
Location of Role: Maidstone
Advert Closing Date: 15/07/2025
Starting Salary: £24,768.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Mon-Fri
Weekend/Evening Working: No
Two vacancies have arisen for individuals to join the Firearms Licensing Team on a full time basis. The role is a Firearms Administrator within the specialised realm of Firearms Licensing at Force Headquarters, Maidstone.
This is an opportunity for you to be part of a team managing the administrative side of firearms licensing. You will process new and renewal applications for firearms certificates. You will be required to complete the administrative tasks associated with the on-going review of firearms certificate holder’s suitability. You will provide the administrative support for a team of Firearms Investigating Officers who work at various locations across the county. Knowledge of Police databases would be advantageous, but not essential as full training will be offered.
The successful candidates must be able to demonstrate their abilities in the following areas.
Organisational skills – Due to heavy workloads, individuals need to be able to manage their own workload and prioritise their workload effectively in order to meet deadlines.
Ability to work as a team – The administrators work within two separate teams each with a team leader. However at times administrators will be required to help their colleagues from other teams.
Ability to deal with a changing environment – The world of firearms licensing is ever changing and the successful candidate must be able to deal effectively with changes in processes and procedures.
Data accuracy and attention to detail – Due to the high risk nature of firearms licensing attention to detail is vital. Individuals must adhere to data protection at all times.
Interrogation of a number of police databases is necessary and you must be competent in the use of Microsoft Word.
The successful applicant will find this a varied, interesting position which provides an insight and experience into the world of firearms in general.
For more information on the role, please contact Louise Martin 57472, Louise.Martin@kent.police.uk
Kent Police offer incremental increases within this salary band, therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of £28,239.00.
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Kent Police and Essex Police have separate salary grading systems therefore the salary for this position will be dependent on which home office force you are appointed to. This will be discussed with the successful applicant before a final offer is made.
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