CTU XT1183 Receptionist **External**

West Yorkshire Police; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

West Yorkshire Police invites applications for a Receptionist role in Counter Terrorism Policing – North East (CTP NE) in Leeds. The post covers 37 hours per week on a permanent basis, with core hours 08:00–16:00, Monday to Friday; flexibility is required.

The successful candidate will deliver a courteous reception service to all visitors and support security processes. Experience is desirable but full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Basic typing and administrative skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to adhere to security procedures and handle a high volume of visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and effective reception service for all visitors to the CTP NE estate.
• Deal with visitors in person and on the telephone in a polite, professional and friendly manner.
• Ensure compliance with security procedures and manage first level security awareness and actions.

Skills

Typing

Admin skills

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

THE FOLLOWING VACANCY HAS BEEN ADVERTISED EXTERNALLY

Receptionist
Counter Terrorism Policing – North East (CTP NE)
Leeds
1 permanent post, 37 hours

We are seeking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Receptionist to work within Counter Terrorism Policing – North East (CTP NE).

In this role you will provide an efficient and effective reception service for all visitors to CTP NE Estate, ensuring they are dealt with promptly, efficiently and courteously. You will also be responsible for first level security awareness and actions.

The ideal candidate will come with basic typing and administrative skills including Microsoft Office applications. You will have the ability to adhere to security procedures and to deal with a large volume of visitors at once, whilst adhering to security procedures and different requirements. You will deal with visitors in person and on the telephone therefore a polite, professional and friendly manner is essential.

Previous reception experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Reception core hours are 0800 to 1600 hours Monday to Friday, although a flexible approach to the role will be required.

** For further information about this vacancy, please contact [e-mail] **

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate, and based on your own experience. Where plagiarism is identified—such as presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or AI-generated content, as your own—applications may be withdrawn.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced level personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment.

You must be a British citizen and eligible to hold a British passport to work in the CTP NE.

For security reasons you should not discuss your application with anyone other than your immediate family.

The application process will close at 23:55 hours on 1 November 2026.

The post is suitable for job share.

West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.