Administrative Support Assistant - Crime and Criminal Justice

Thames Valley Police; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant to support the Crime and Criminal Justice Department. This role involves day-to-day administrative duties, including diary management and minute taking, with a full driving licence required for business travel. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication and organisational skills, along with confidentiality understanding. Benefits include flexible working and career development opportunities.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Flexible working conditions

Wide range of lifestyle discounts

Career development opportunities

Option to join a local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in minute taking is desirable.
• Full driving licence is considered essential.
• Understanding of confidentiality is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and support the Crime and Criminal Justice Department.
• Manage diaries, take minutes, and handle correspondence.
• Travel across the Force to organise events and attend meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

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 diary management, minute taking, ordering supplies, email enquiries, telephone calls, handling and creating correspondence, and maintaining databases.

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 an understanding of 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.

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working conditions
• Wide range of lifestyle discounts
• Career development opportunities
• Option to join a local government pension scheme

If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail] quoting reference 22992. 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 9th November 2025.

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