Evidential Property Team Leader

Surrey Police; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency in Guildford is seeking a knowledgeable leader for its Evidential Property Service. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, and overseeing property management procedures. Candidates should have a relevant degree, IOSH certifications, and experience in a similar environment. This position offers opportunities for career progression and supportive benefits.

Benefits

Career progression

Contributory pension scheme (LGPS)

Generous annual leave allowance

Discounts for everyday spend

On-site gyms and a range of sports clubs

Generous and supportive parental leave

Financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support

Discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working in an evidential property stores environment.
• Experience of supervising and motivating a team.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead designated staff within the Evidential Property Service.
• Ensure all property is dealt with according to Force Policy.
• Act as point of contact for property enquiries.

Skills

Strong operational skills

Excellent planning and organisation skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility to travel between remote sites

Education

Business or management degree or equivalent management experience

IOSH Certificate Working Safely

IOSH Certificate Managing Safety in the Workplace

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe. In this role you will be asked to:

• To lead designated staff within the Evidential Property Service.


• Provide day to day management support for the Evidential Property.


• To identify, monitor and deal with welfare and performance issues of team members.


• To ensure that all property coming into Police possession is dealt with according to Force Policy.


• Lead compliance in Health & Safety management across all Evidential Property services.


• To identify development and training needs of team members and stakeholders.


• Act as point of contact for property enquiries.


• Be responsible for ensuring exceptional and robust auditing procedures are in place concerning the storage, retrieval, retention and disposal of property.


• To ensure that the security of the building is maintained.

Qualifications

• Business or management degree or equivalent management experience gained in a similar role.


• IOSH Certificate Working Safely.


• IOSH Certificate Managing Safety in the Workplace.


• Proven, demonstrable experience of working in an evidential property stores environment or equivalent.


• Experience of supervising and motivating a team.


• Demonstrable knowledge and application of legislation and statutory requirements of Health & Safety particularly relating to the handling and storage of hazardous items, lone working and working at height.


• Ability to work independently using own judgement to make dynamic and informed decisions.


• Strong operational skills.


• Excellent planning and organisation skills.


• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.


• Flexibility to travel between remote sites.


• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio and Project.

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Additional information

The post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process. Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are:

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces


• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally


• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Chief Constables\' Message: We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe. We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you. We wish you all the very best with your application. Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner.

Benefits

• career progression


• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)


• generous annual leave allowance


• discounts for everyday spend


• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs


• generous and supportive parental leave


• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support


• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

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