Administrative Support Assistant OPCC

Thames Valley Police; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking police organization where your administrative skills will make a real difference. This role offers a unique opportunity to support the Police and Crime Commissioner, ensuring efficient operations and effective communication. You'll manage diaries, handle confidential correspondence, and contribute to a positive work environment. With flexible working conditions and a generous leave policy, this position is perfect for those looking to balance work and life while making a meaningful impact in the community. Embrace a role where your contributions help shape public safety and community engagement.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Flexible working conditions

Lifestyle discounts

Career development opportunities

Local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support with a focus on diary management.
• Ability to handle confidential communications and maintain document systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the PCC and OPCC COG.
• Organise events and coordinate tasks with colleagues.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Positive attitude

Adaptability

Job description

Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC)

Location: Kidlington

Rank/Grade: TVP Broad Band 2E

Working in the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is more than just a job; it’s a chance to have a direct impact on the lives of others and to ensure the organisational needs are met.

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive administrative support to the PCC and OPCC COG, ensuring efficient diary management, handling confidential communications, maintaining document systems, and coordinating tasks with colleagues. It also includes organising events and supporting HR, IT, and facilities management to optimise productivity and resource use.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the EA/Office Manager
• Diary management and arranging meetings
• Collection of post/record/deliver
• Maintain a 'can do' attitude, ensuring high quality work is delivered.
• Develop resilience and adaptability within the team to handle the demands of the role.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Able to use Excel, Word and Outlook
• Positive attitude and willing to learn
• The ability to work efficiently while maintaining a high standard of delivery.

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.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 19 January 2025.

At Thames Valley Police (TVP), we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission.

Vetting: All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.