Hearings & Meetings Admin Officer (Headquarters, Kent/Home Based)
Location of Role: Maidstone
Advert Closing Date: 27/02/2026
Starting Salary: £27,492.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Mon-Fri
Weekend/Evening Working: No
We are looking for a suitable candidate to provide a wide range of essential administrative and IT support for the Professional Standards Department in respect of the processes for police officer conduct meetings and hearings, including undertaking research, record maintenance, and responding to enquiries, in order to ensure the smooth, efficient and effective operation of these important statutory processes in line with Force policy and National guidelines. There will be a requirement at times to deputise for the Hearings Manager, as necessary
At shortlisting we will be looking for essential evidence of:
- Significant previous experience of administrative work in a complex office environment
- Sound working knowledge of the Police Conduct processes and procedures
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- High degree of resilience due to the nature of the day-to-day contacts and must be able to effectively work under pressure
In addition, it would be helpful if you could evidence:
- Possesses a detailed understanding of working procedures, practices and policies relevant to the current role and the roles of subordinates and ensures that these are followed at all time
- Demonstrates an awareness of personal risk management issues, challenges or difficulties
Our location
This role is a mix of agile working and attendance at Kent Police headquarters, Sutton Road, Maidstone ME15 9BZ
There will be a requirement to attend police misconduct proceedings at this address.
Kent Police offer incremental increases within this salary band, therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of £31,731.00.
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Please let us know if you require extra support at any stage of the application process, or for further information regarding this position, please email us at recruitment.business.services@ecis.police.uk stating ‘Application Support and Adjustments’ in the title of your email. Alternatively, you can call us on 01245 452833. Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.
If you’re not from the UK, you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain. If you’re from the UK you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesn’t apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.