Administrator

Avon and Somerset Police; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Gym access

LGPS pension

Job summary

Avon and Somerset Police is seeking an Administrator to provide efficient administrative and support services to the force and external partners. Based at Kenneth Steele House (KSH) in Bristol, the role involves handling petty cash, ID cards, stock levels, and delivering excellent customer service across multiple channels.

You will prioritise your workload to meet deadlines, keep audit-ready records, and carry out site checks at various stations across the force area.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proficient in IT systems (Microsoft Office).
• Experience using office-based systems desirable.
• Strong numeracy skills with handling large sums of money.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Good analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Taking a proactive role in delivering admin services such as petty cash, creating ID cards, and stock level checks.
• Delivering excellent customer service face to face, electronically and by phone.
• Prioritising workload to meet deadlines.
• Keeping accurate records for audit purposes.
• Carrying out site checks at various stations across the force area.

Skills

Customer service

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Time management

IT proficiency

Administrative experience

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

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22/10/2026, 12:00

Are you looking for a new challenge where no two days are the same and where you can make a real difference?

Within this role, you will have the opportunity to travel around the force area and work from various locations. This role offers you the opportunity to work as part of a team as well being supported and encouraged to use your own initiative to improve and continue excellent service to our organisation various departments and stakeholders.

Are you an organised, reliable and proactive person looking to contribute towards the Force’s vision to provide outstanding policing for everyone? Do you uphold the Force’s values to be caring, courageous, inclusive and encourage learning?

If so we are looking for an Administrator to provide an efficient administrative and support service to the force and external partners based at Kenneth Steele House (KSH), Bristol. KSH offers free on-site parking and gym. It is also located within walking distance of Avonmeads business park.

Your role will include:

• Taking a proactive role in delivering range of admin services to support the organisation such as providing petty cash, creating ID cards, maintaining stock levels of stationery and consumables.


• Delivering excellent customer service face to face, electronically and over the telephone


• Prioritising your workload to ensure deadlines are met


• Keeping accurate records for audit purposes


• Carrying out site checks at various stations across the force area, ensuring required standards and equipment are maintained.

What do you need?

• Excellent customer service skills and experience of working in an administrative environment


• Proficient in the use of IT systems such as Microsoft Office.


• Experience of using office-based systems and software would be desirable but not essential.


• Strong numeracy skills, with the ability to confidently and accurately handle, process and check large sums of money and financial information.


• Ability to prioritise your workload


• Good analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to collect and collate data


• Full UK driving license, as you will be required to complete site checks around our force area.

For full responsibilities and role requirements please refer to the attached role profile.

What we can offer you:

A package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits to support whatever stage of life you're in, including:

• Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching and health assessment

Additional Information:

The role is primarily Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with an early finish of 3:30pm on Fridays.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications

To be eligible, you must have a checkable 3-year history in the UK—ideally, you will have been a UK resident during this period.

Interviews will take place in person at Kenneth Steele House Station, week commencing November 2nd.

About us

A pension that grows with you, whatever stage you’re at

Alongside your salary, you’ll be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), administered by Peninsula Pensions. This is a high‑quality defined benefit pension, providing a secure, inflation‑linked income for life, based on your earnings and length of service.

If you’re early in your career, it’s a valuable way to start building long‑term financial security from day one, with employer contributions that significantly boost the value of every pound you pay in.

If you’re more experienced, the scheme offers a level of certainty and stability that is now rare, helping you plan confidently for the future with predictable retirement income and benefits for your dependants.

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset. We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)

You will require the following detail to complete this application form:

• National Insurance Number


• Address information including proof


• Referee information


• Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained


• Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have

If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.

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