Business Support Assistant

Cambridgeshire Constabulary; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A public safety organization is looking for a part-time Business Support Assistant in Peterborough. The role involves providing high-quality administrative support to aid local policing, including sourcing goods, managing equipment records, and overseeing health and safety administration. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths, experience in administration, and familiarity with Microsoft Office. Competitive pay and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Starting pay of £26,106 rising with service

24 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Local government pension scheme

Opportunities for development and further study

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to manage workload effectively.
• Experience working in a fast-paced administrative role.
• Strong eye for detail and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide a broad range of administrative support.
• Source and purchase goods and services using e‑procurement.
• Manage officer personal issue equipment records.
• Health and safety administration.
• Assist with facility upgrades as required.

Skills

Administration experience in an office environment

Experience with Microsoft Office and M365

Ability to prioritise workload

Strong teamwork and relationship building

High attention to detail

Proactive initiative

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths

Job description

About Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Cambridgeshire Constabulary employs over 2500 people to cover a resident population of over 900,000. Our vision is to ‘Create a Safer Cambridgeshire’. We pride ourselves in delivering a service with integrity, sensitivity and respect.

Business Support Assistant – Peterborough

We are hiring for a part‑time Business Support Assistant at Copse Court, opposite Thorpe Wood Police Station, in Peterborough. The role supports operational policing by delivering professional, high‑quality administrative support for a variety of procedures and processes, and provides timely and accurate information.

Benefits

• Starting pay of £26,106 rising with service up to £28,653 (pro‑rata)
• Tuesday to Friday working; core hours 08:00‑16:30
• Flexi scheme
• 24 days annual leave (pro‑rata), increasing with service
• Local government pension scheme
• Opportunities for development and further study
• Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, financial and legal advice
• Long Service Awards
• Eligible for Blue Light Card
• Force Lottery – purchase shares and win prizes
• Cycle 2 Work scheme
• Employee Welfare Fund
• Access to Unison
• And more!

Responsibilities

• Provide a broad range of administrative support to allow local policing to operate effectively and efficiently.
• Source and purchase goods and services using e‑procurement processes, ensuring spend is committed in compliance with financial instructions.
• Manage officer personal issue equipment (radios, PAVA, lockers) and vehicle equipment records, ensuring officers can deploy efficiently.
• Health and safety administration – provision of first aid equipment, PPE, testing kits, and compliance with BCH health and safety policies.
• Assist with facility upgrades as required, in line with the SLA with Estates to ensure effective use of the estate.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent (minimum grade C) in English Language and Maths.
• Administration experience in an office environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and M365.
• Ability to prioritise workload, work independently, with attention to detail and under pressure.
• Strong teamwork and relationship building at all levels.
• High attention to detail and proactive initiative.

How to Apply

If you think this could be the role for you, we encourage you to apply today. For queries contact the recruitment team via [e-mail]. To reach the hiring manager, contact Joanne Creek at [e-mail].

Diversity and Inclusion

Cambridgeshire Constabulary celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented or minority groups.

Disability Confidence

Cambridgeshire Constabulary is a Disability Confident Employer. Should you require reasonable adjustments for your application process, contact HR at 01438 757777. We also consider flexible working requests where possible.