Secondment/Fixed Term Contract until 11/04/2027.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Crime and Criminal Justice for an Administrative Support Assistant.
In this role you will contribute to and support the Crime and Criminal Justice Department, supporting the day to day functions of the office.
Duties will include a range of administrative functions including minute taking, ordering supplies, email enquiries, telephone calls, handling and creating correspondence, maintaining databases and PowerPoint presentations.
A good standard of education is required with excellent literacy skills and previous experience in minute taking is desirable. Other essential qualities are the ability to remain calm under pressure, excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, and understand the need for confidentiality.
A full driving licence is considered essential as capability to travel across the Force is required to help organise events such as commendation ceremonies, conferences and to occasionally attend meetings to take minutes.
If you are a permanent member of staff applying for this role, please note it will be offered on a secondment basis. Important: All secondments must be supported in writing by your Line Manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy. Please attach written approval from your line manager and Head of Department in your application. If the secondment is not supported then the role may be offered on a fixed term contract basis, but this has implications including loss of continuous service protections.
Please note: Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role for the duration of the secondment.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 23339. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 12th April 2026.
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