Evidential Property Coordinator

Northumbria Police; Etal; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumbria Police is seeking an Evidential Property Coordinator in the Business Services Department. The role plans and coordinates daily activities for the Evidential Property team, manages proactive demand, and acts as the primary point of contact to ensure smooth operations and excellent service delivery.

You will develop strong stakeholder relationships, drive efficiencies, coordinate local projects, and allocate resources while supporting the force's objectives.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn bespoke systems.
• Strong organisational and planning skills to manage competing demands.
• Excellent problem solving and autonomous decision making.
• Effective teamwork and clear communication across diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel extensively across force locations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities for the Evidential Property team and manage proactive demand.
• Develop and implement customer service solutions to drive efficiency.
• Manage local projects to support force objectives, focusing on risk management.
• Coordinate cover for absences and resource allocation across the department.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Customer Service

Service Delivery

Resource Allocation

Planning and Organisation

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Business Services Department as an Evidential Property Coordinator. This is a fast-paced and enjoyable role where you'll plan and coordinate daily activities for the Evidential Property team, managing proactive demand and acting as the primary point of contact. Your excellent organisational skills and enthusiasm for challenges will be crucial in ensuring smooth operations. Service delivery is key, so you'll need to keep stakeholders informed and provide exceptional customer service. What you'll do

• Stakeholder Management: Maintain effective communication and relationships with internal and external partners, acting as the primary contact for Business Services. You will monitor and evaluate a demand led service, identifying risk or areas which may impact on service delivery.
• Customer Service: Develop and implement customer service solutions to drive efficiencies and improve service delivery.
• Service Delivery: Manage local projects to support force objectives, focusing on continuous improvement and risk management. This could include hazardous waste collections, drug disposals and conducting audits.
• Resource Allocation: Coordinate cover for absences and resource allocation, ensuring all department functions are adequately resourced., Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.

Use of AI in Applications:

At Northumbria Police, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While AI can be a valuable resource, we encourage applicants to ensure their submissions accurately reflect their personal qualifications, experiences, and skills. Our selection process includes thorough evaluations to verify the authenticity and suitability of all applications. We value genuine and thoughtful responses that showcase your unique strengths and perspectives. If your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a Recruitment Vetting (RV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.

• IT Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office software with the ability to quickly learn and utilise bespoke systems.
• Planning and Organisation: Strong organisational and planning skills, with experience of co-ordinating tasks and activities with competing pressures and demands.
• Problem Solving: Able to use your initiative to problem solve and make decisions autonomously.
• Teamwork: Able to work as part of a team as well as being self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to adapt to a diverse range of stakeholders.

Due to the nature of the role the postholder will be required to travel extensively and independently across various force locations, often daily and at short notice, in response to operational needs. This is a varied role where you'll also provide support to staff across the force. You'll need be flexible with your approach and location. Whilst you will have an operational base, you will be expected to work at different sites as directed by your manager throughout the week to support both staff and operational requirements.

Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and fight crime. But it takes more than police officers alone to achieve this. That's where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers make a difference. As one of England's largest police forces, we offer a diverse range of departments and specialisms, creating endless opportunities to develop your career. From mentoring and coaching schemes to leadership programmes and online learning, we'll provide the support, training and time you need to achieve your ambitions. As a Disability Confident Employer, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive. Whether you're a member of staff or a volunteer, you'll have access to excellent health and wellbeing support, including year-round wellbeing initiatives, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity. Above all, a career with Team NP is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something that truly matters.