Custody Administration Assistant

Lincolnshire-Police; Nettleham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Tal in the United Kingdom is seeking a Custody Administration Assistant to provide high-quality administrative and logistical support to the Custody Management Unit. This varied role will help ensure efficient administration of police custody processes and support officers, staff, and external partners.

You will maintain accurate records, coordinate meetings, manage information systems, and act as a key contact for enquiries across the Custody Management Team.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience managing records, databases, and digital information systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads in a busy environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in records.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• Commitment to Force Values and Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Providing admin support to the Custody Management Team, including preparing correspondence and routine documentation.
• Maintaining police systems and databases, ensuring information is accurate and policy compliant.
• Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and papers, and taking accurate minutes.
• Managing action logs, databases, records, and SharePoint repositories to support team operations.
• Collating data to assist with performance reporting, audits and scrutiny processes.
• Supporting the retrieval and management of custody CCTV and records management activity.
• Liaising with officers, partner agencies, solicitors, HMCTS, the CPS, and other stakeholders to respond to enquiries.
• Assisting with continuous improvement projects and departmental initiatives.

Skills

Administrative skills

Record management

Database management

MS Office

SharePoint

Communication

Prioritisation

Discretion

Tools

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Monday-Friday between 08.00am and 16.30pm

Location Headquarters, Nettleham

Grade/scale GRADE E

Vetting List RV

We welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.

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15/10/2026, 16:00

About the Role

We are seeking a Custody Administration Assistantto provide high-quality administrative and logistical support to our Custody Management Unit. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will play a key part in ensuring the effective administration of police custody processes, supporting officers, staff, and external partners to deliver an efficient service.

Working within a professional and fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, coordinating meetings, managing information systems, and acting as a key point of contact for enquiries across the Custody Management Team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing administrative support to the Custody Management Team, including preparing correspondence, communications, and routine documentation.
• Maintaining and updating police and force systems, ensuring information is accurate, up to date, and compliant with relevant policies.
• Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and papers, and taking accurate minutes.
• Managing action logs, databases, records, and SharePoint repositories to support effective team operations.
• Collating data and information to assist with performance reporting, audits, and scrutiny processes.
• Supporting the retrieval and management of custody CCTV and assisting with records management activity.
• Liaising with police officers, partner agencies, solicitors, HMCTS, the CPS, and other stakeholders to respond to enquiries and provide administrative support.
• Assisting with continuous improvement projects and departmental initiatives.

Why This Role Matters

This role is vital in supporting the effective operation and governance of police custody services. By ensuring accurate record management, robust administrative processes, and effective coordination across the team, you will help maintain high professional standards, support accountability, and contribute to the delivery of an efficient service to the public.

You will also play an important role in supporting scrutiny, performance monitoring, and partnership working, helping the organisation meet its legal, operational, and ethical responsibilities.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive administrator who can manage competing priorities and maintain high standards of accuracy and professionalism.

You will have:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience managing records, databases, and digital information systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a busy environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records.
• Confidence working with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• A commitment to the Force Values and the principles of the Code of Ethics.

For further information about the role, responsibilities, and essential criteria, please review the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying.

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