Administrative Assistant - Business Support Unit
We have a fantastic opportunity to become an Administrative Assistant in the Business Support Unit based at Eccles Police Station - Specialist Operations Branch.
You will be required to provide an efficient and effective general administrative support, undertaking a wide range of administrative tasks. Working as part of a group of Administrative Assistants you will provide maximum flexibility of staffing resources between the various task areas.
You will also be required but limited to:
- To maintain various records/information systems (either manual or computerised) relating to e.g. cash purchases, general procurement of goods and services correspondence, performance indicator data etc, seized cash, imprest account, input information into Force databases in a timely and accurate manner.
- To deal with cash including the handling of seized cash, banking of moneys, maintenance of cash floats for specified locations.
- To liaise with internal sections and external organisations e.g. to arrange general purchases and repairs.
- To receive, store and distribute various supplies e.g. stationery, clothing, equipment, pocket books.
The role will be busy but also rewarding for the right applicants. GMP recognises that having a diverse workforce makes it more approachable and relevant to the public, and so we welcome applications from everyone.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details regarding the skills required to do this role. The Job Description has been signposted to indicate at which stage of the process each criteria will be tested.
To be short-listed for interview, applicants should provide evidence for each essential and desirable criteria marked AF (application form) from the job description. You should limit your responses to no more than 150 words for each criteria.
If your application does not evidence criteria identified as essential and being assessed at application form (AF), you may not be shortlisted.
As part of the interview there will also be a 10-minute typing/data check assessment.
Benefits:
In addition to your salary, GMP offers a comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme, hybrid working and well being support. To view the full details of the range of benefits we offer please cut and paste the link below into your browser:
https://www.gmp.police.uk/police-forces/greater-manchester-police/areas/greater-manchester-force-content/careers/careers/police-staff/itdigital/benefits/