Training and Skills Administrator (Headquarters, Chelmsford)

Location of Role: Chelmsford

Advert Closing Date: 15/08/2025

Starting Salary: £24,219.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri

Weekend/Evening Working: No

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to undertake the role of Training and Skills Administrator.

Applications are invited from candidates seeking an introduction to working for Essex police, for an excellent opportunity. Neurodivergent candidates can often excel in the role.

The Resource Management Unit is responsible for providing the efficient and effective publication of advanced duties and course planning for all officers and police staff using the appropriate computerised systems.

Working in the Resource Management Unit of Essex Police you would be responsible for the planning of officer training courses, updating course data, producing registers, distributing course information and updating of officer and staff skills. This is achieved using the bespoke duty planning system to manipulate duties and then confirm to officers and staff subsequent requirements. Administrators are expected to ensure that any assignments meet pre advised criteria; often conflicting considerations need to be reviewed and resolutions put in place to allow operational requirements to be met.

The role is an interesting and insightful position where you will be expected to play your part in ensuring that the logistical planning needs of a dynamic and fast moving environment are met.

What we are looking for:

You will be able to evidence of your ability to learn and utilise various computer systems to achieve defined outcomes in a timely and efficient manner, as well as display solid decision making skills taking into account the benefits and risks of available options, and be able to convey reasoning and judgement to key stakeholders. You will have a natural aptitude for logistical thinking and good communication skills, and be seeking to constantly innovate and improve, looking at new methods and processes of working with a goal of providing the highest levels of service to internal customers.

You will be required to assist Resource Managers with the provision of a range of management information and statistics, completing any necessary returns in respect of staffing levels, abstractions, sickness, overtime, rest days/bank holiday working, etc., in order to facilitate informed decision making.

Please evidence the following in your application:

The ability to think critically about issues and analyse scenarios, taking in information and displaying excellent decision making to solve issues.
Utilising past experience and knowledge gained to consider potential implications and deliver successful outcomes.
Working collaboratively, supporting and inspiring colleagues. Treating others with respect and addressing any specific needs and concerns as well as being clear and open in communications.
An understanding of how your work contributes to wider goals and objectives, the ability to deliver the best service in an efficient and effective manner individually and as part of a team.
Overcoming obstacles that prevent or hinder service delivery.
Treating others with respect, compassion and tolerance. The ability to deal with stress when it occurs and the awareness to seek support and support others.

Our location:

The department is based at Essex Police Headquarters, close to Chelmsford Town centre and easily accessible by road and on public transport routes.

This role has been defined as 'home based agile', with the successful applicants working predominately (80% or more) at home and only in the office when required to do so.

Working hours are usually Office hours Monday to Friday.

Benefits include:

‘Blue Light’ membership discounts at a variety of shops and restaurants.
Discounted excursions via our Sports and Social Association.
23 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part time) increasing with service.
A flexible workforce; this position may be suitable for part time working, subject to continuity and resourcing being achieved.
Unique working environment supporting the delivery of policing services in the County.
Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Ongoing training, development and promotion opportunities.

For further information regarding the role please contact Greg Saddington on 101 ext 181002.

For the full job description please click here.

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Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status.

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.

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