Administrative Support Assistant (ASA)

Surrey and Sussex Police; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Surrey and Sussex Police as part of a dedicated team where you’ll prepare critical documents for the Crown Prosecution Service. This full-time, permanent role invites candidates with strong communication and interpersonal skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for making a difference in the community. You will enjoy supportive training, career progression opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Career progression

Contributory pension scheme (LGPS)

Generous annual leave allowance

Discounts for everyday spend

On-site gyms and sports clubs

Generous parental leave

Financial wellbeing guidance

Mental wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role is required.
• You need to be adaptable and focused in your work.
• Previous background in Policing will assist, but training can be given.

Responsibilities

• Preparing documents and evidence for the Crown Prosecution Service.
• Maintaining high standards in work presentation.
• Handling sensitive and confidential information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Data management

Education

Passes in Maths and English GCSE or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Adobe

Word

Job description

Vacancy Information

Division / Department - West Sussex Division

Grade - Grade 7

Status - Full Time

Contract Type - Permanent

Salary Grade Range - £25,626 - £27,747

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

Shift Allowance - No

Politically Restricted - No

Location - Multiple Locations (see advert)

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

In this role you will be

Working alongside Police and Civilian Investigators preparing documents and evidence within case files for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and Court.

Key Responsibilities And Skills Include,

• You will ideally have an understanding of the Police Service and how it operates.
• You will be maintaining high standards in work presentation.
• You will be assisting Investigators to achieve best outcomes for victims.
• You will be handling sensitive and confidential information and maintaining evidential integrity.
• You need a good working knowledge of administrative systems such as Word, Adobe, Microsoft Teams.
• You need to be keen to learn as legislation and processes change.
• Training will be provided around specific Police systems and knowledge.
• You will be working in a fast paced environment alongside colleagues, as well as independently managing workload.
  
  

Skills & Experience

skills, experience and behaviours we are looking for;

• Passes in Maths and English GCSE or Equivalent.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a previous administrative role.
• Experience working within a team.
• Experience with being able to manage and prioritise a work load.
• You will need to be adaptable and focused in your work.
• You need to be proficient in typing and checking your own work for potential errors.
• Previous background in Policing will assist, but training can be given.
  
  

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. Were invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we are open to conversations about flexible/hybrid working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme
  
  

Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police

Further Information

For Further Information if your interested in this role, please contact;

DS Victoria Thornton-Green -

PS Lucy Hailes -

PS Jo turner -

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police

Additional Information

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment
  
  

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.

Attachments

• ASA Job Application June 2025.pdf