Administrator

Lincolnshire Police; Grantham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnshire Police in Grantham is seeking a motivated Property and Administration Support Officer to provide high-quality, customer-focused service to officers and staff. The role combines evidential property management with a wide range of administrative and facilities support responsibilities.

You will work both independently and as part of a team, maintaining operational effectiveness while upholding the Force's values.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and maintain accurate records.
• Confident using computer systems and databases.
• Provides excellent customer service and communicates professionally.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Understands confidentiality, data protection and handling sensitive information.
• Physically capable with regular lifting, bending and moving items.
• Able to work in external stores in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Managing the receipt, storage, movement, return and disposal of evidential and miscellaneous property, including cash, valuables, drugs, firearms, forensic exhibits and general property.
• Maintaining accurate records on police systems and ensuring all property movements are recorded and tracked correctly.
• Liaising with officers, staff, members of the public and partner organisations to resolve enquiries and arrange the return of property.
• Supporting audits, preparing exhibits for forensic examination and ensuring compliance with Force policies and procedures.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock, equipment and operational supplies.
• Providing local administrative support, including mail, filing, CCTV downloads, key management and welfare arrangements.
• Supporting building maintenance, contractor access, fleet administration and facilities management activities.
• Handling cash transactions, raising purchase requisitions and maintaining accurate records across multiple systems.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Attention to detail

Computer systems & databases

Customer service

Team working

Confidentiality & data protection

Physically capable

Job description

£24,747 to £26,703 per annum (to be pro rata'd)

Location Grantham

Grade/scale GRADE E

Vetting List RV

We welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and will consider flexible working patterns where possible, subject to business needs. Please note that not all roles may be suitable for part-time working arrangements. If you would like to discuss the flexibility available for a particular role before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Property and Administration Support Officer to provide a high-quality, customer-focused service to officers and staff across Lincolnshire Police. This is a varied and interesting role combining evidential property management with a wide range of administrative and facilities support responsibilities.

Working both independently and as part of a team, you will play a vital role in maintaining operational effectiveness while demonstrating the Force's values in everything you do.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing the receipt, storage, movement, return and disposal of evidential and miscellaneous property, including cash, valuables, drugs, firearms, forensic exhibits and general property.
• Maintaining accurate records on police systems and ensuring all property movements are recorded and tracked correctly.
• Liaising with officers, staff, members of the public and partner organisations to resolve enquiries and arrange the return of property.
• Supporting audits, preparing exhibits for forensic examination and ensuring compliance with Force policies and procedures.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock, equipment and operational supplies.
• Providing local administrative support, including mail, filing, CCTV downloads, key management and welfare arrangements.
• Supporting building maintenance, contractor access, fleet administration and facilities management activities.
• Handling cash transactions, raising purchase requisitions and maintaining accurate records across multiple systems.

Why This Role Matters

The effective management of police property, exhibits and operational resources is essential to supporting investigations, maintaining public confidence and ensuring the smooth running of police operations. Your work will help officers and staff access the resources, information and support they need to serve our communities effectively.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Can manage a varied workload and maintain accurate records.
• Is confident using computer systems and databases.
• Provides excellent customer service and communicates professionally with a wide range of people.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, data protection and handling sensitive information.
• Is comfortable undertaking a physically demanding role involving regular lifting, bending and moving items of varying sizes and weights.
• Can work in a range of environments, including external stores and conditions that may occasionally be cold, damp, dirty or malodorous.

Interested?

If you're looking for a varied and rewarding role that directly supports frontline policing, we'd love to hear from you.