Compliance and Administration Officer (Maidstone)

Essex Police; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force is seeking a Compliance and Administration Officer in Maidstone. The role involves supporting the Compliance & Governance Manager with administrative tasks and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Successful candidates will need strong Microsoft Office skills and knowledge of project management. This is a full-time or part-time position with a salary range of £26,385 to £30,453.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage meetings and boards effectively.
• Experience in updating policies and procedures.
• Competence in monitoring and updating departmental registers.

Responsibilities

• Organise meetings, take minutes, and manage agendas.
• Update policies and SOPs as needed.
• Maintain department databases and document folders.
• Manage departmental projects and track performance.
• Communicate with colleagues about ongoing projects.

Skills

Microsoft Office technology

Basic project management

Basic Health & Safety principles

Innovation and ownership

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Compliance and Administration Officer (Maidstone), Maidstone

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Client:

Essex Police

Location:

Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Location of Role: Maidstone

Advert Closing Date: 13/08/2025

Starting Salary: £26,385.00(pro-rata for part-time vacancies)

Part/Full Time:Full Time and Part Time Hours Available

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri

An exciting opportunity has become available for one full-time and one part-time Compliance & Administration Officer based at Kent Police Headquarters.

The successful candidate will support and assist the Compliance & Governance Manager with a range of administrative duties, which enable estate facilities services to be compliant with all relevant legislative, regulatory and policy requirements. The role also includes providing administrative support to other members of Estate & Facilities Services teams, as well as essential support for departmental boards and meetings to ensure the smooth and efficient day to day running of all aspects of the department’s work.

The main duties will include:

• Ownership of meetings and boards (organising, minute taking, agenda setting, record keeping, collating and distributing papers, keeping action trackers and holding people accountable).
• Reviewing and updating policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Monitoring, updating and maintaining the departmental risk register, escalating significant risks as necessary.
• Management of department databases and document folders.
• Management of key projects for the department (recording, tracking and reporting on progress/performance).
• Communication – updating the department intranet pages, responding to and managing enquiries, liaising with colleagues across the Force to ensure they are kept updated on key projects and tasks which may impact them.

The successful candidate will be able to provide evidence of the following criteria:

• Microsoft Office technology
• The basic principles of project management
• The basic principles of Health & Safety
• Innovation and taking ownership

This role may require travel to/working from other locations within the County on occasion. There may also be an option to work from home as required/agreed by line manager.

Kent Police offer incremental increases within this salary band, therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of£30,453.00.

All of our posts require a level of vetting and security clearance. During the recruitment process you will be sent vetting information forms to complete.

Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status.

Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.

If you’re not from the UK, you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain.

If you’re from the UK you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesn’t apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.

Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunities employer. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.

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