ViSOR Administrator
Location: Office based, Northallerton
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
Salary: Grade 3-4, £25,242 - £29,859
Closing Date: 9am 4th November 2026
Role Profile – VISOR Administrator.pdf
The Opportunity
North Yorkshire Police is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused ViSOR Administrator to join our Offender Management Unit (OMU) and Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) team.
This is a rewarding and important role supporting the management of registered sexual offenders and other high-risk offenders across North Yorkshire.
As a ViSOR Administrator, you will maintain and update the Violent and Sex Offender Register (ViSOR) and associated police systems, ensuring offender information is processed accurately and promptly.
Your work will directly contribute to safeguarding vulnerable people and helping to keep our communities safe.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update ViSOR records, including archiving and transferring records between force areas.
- Support Public Protection Officers with offender registration processes and the creation of comprehensive offender records.
- Record and maintain registration details, court outcomes, offender orders and other relevant information across police systems including ViSOR, PNC and Niche.
- Monitor and process changes to offender circumstances, including addresses, foreign travel, financial details and name changes.
- Facilitate the sharing of information relating to breaches of notification requirements.
- Conduct regular audits and reviews of offender records to ensure compliance with MAPPA guidance and internal procedures.
- Identify and report gaps in offender management processes to supervisors.
- Research, create and maintain accurate intelligence relating to Registered Sexual Offenders and other MAPPA offenders.
- Liaise with partner agencies and other police forces to support effective information sharing and risk management.
- Provide support and resilience within the team through a working knowledge of ViSOR standards and processes.
What We’re Looking For
- A current understanding of, or willingness to learn, relevant legislation including the Data Protection Act 2018 and Sexual Offences Act 2003.
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to record management.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively organise and prioritise workloads.
- Experience of researching information and producing accurate written reports.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.
- Resilience.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience within Public Protection, offender management or criminal justice environments.
- Experience working with partner agencies and multi-agency arrangements.
- Knowledge of police systems such as ViSOR, Niche and the Police National Computer (PNC).
- Previous experience working with sensitive and restricted information.
Important Information About the Role
You will be processing written information regarding serious sexual offending, which includes graphic descriptions of offending against children, adults and animals. You will not be required to view any images, but you may read descriptions of images.
Support will be provided via trained health and wellbeing professionals and regular interactions with your line manager to monitor exposure and the effect it is having on your wellbeing.
Why Join Us?
Working for the emergency services is both meaningful and impactful. At North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our websites to learn more about our organisation.
We’re also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – secure and competitive retirement planning
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme – access to affordable vehicle leasing options
- Generous Annual Leave – 24 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays
- Health Cash Plan
- Blue Light Discount – enjoy savings at major retailers and services
- Flexi-Time for Staff Roles – tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while meeting team objectives
- Access to Trade Union Membership – opportunity to join UNISON
- Inclusion & Diversity Networks – connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging
- Health & Wellbeing Services – access to resources that support your physical and mental health
To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment
- Hold a full UK manual driving licence
- Internal applicants must have successfully completed their probation period
- Meet residency requirements for vetting:
o MV Level Vetting – minimum 5 years UK residency
Your Application
North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are equal opportunity employers. Both organisations are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place.
While AI can support you with structure, spelling and grammar, your application must still reflect your own genuine skills, experience and achievements, as our selection process checks for authenticity. It’s acceptable to use AI to help with clarity, research, interview preparation and structuring your real‑life examples, provided the information is accurate; however, it must not be used to exaggerate your abilities or generate false or AI‑written responses.
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy, please contact Alice Wilson – alice.wilson@northyorkshire.police.uk
Safer Recruitment
North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.
Ready to Apply?
As part of our selection process, we’ll assess your skills and experience against the requirements of the role. We therefore encourage you to take your time to tailor your application, ensuring your responses align with the job advert and role profile.
Interviews are scheduled to take place: 16th November 2026
We look forward to receiving your online application.
