Exhibits Supervisor

North Yorkshire Police; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law enforcement agency in Northallerton is seeking an Exhibits Supervisor to manage the day-to-day operations of the exhibits store. This role supervises a small team, ensuring seized property is handled according to policies. Candidates should have supervisory experience, excellent organisation skills, and a commitment to providing a customer-focused service in a supportive environment. Comprehensive benefits are offered to promote work-life balance and professional development.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Blue Light Discount

Flexi-Time for Staff Roles

Access to Trade Union Membership

Inclusion & Diversity Networks

Health & Wellbeing Services

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to handle significant manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the exhibits store.
• Lead a team of Exhibits Management Support Officers.
• Ensure compliance with property retention and disposal procedures.

Skills

Supervisory or management experience

Excellent organisational skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication

Customer service abilities

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for an Exhibits Supervisor to join our Front Counter & Exhibit Services department. In this role, you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of the exhibits store, ensuring seized property is managed in line with force policies and procedures. You’ll lead a small team of Exhibits Management Support Officers, delivering a professional, customer-focused service across a designated area.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include managing daily tasks, conducting and documenting routine audits, and ensuring compliance with property retention and disposal procedures. You’ll also be responsible for developing your team and supporting individual performance and development needs.

Requirements

This role requires supervisory or management experience, as well as excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to handle audits and maintain high data quality standards.

To be successful, you’ll need

• Supervisory or management experience
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping
• The ability to undertake significant amount of manual handling
• Excellent written and verbal communication, plus strong IT skills
• Great people management and customer service abilities

Application details

For full details, please refer to the role profile on our website.

Why Join Us?

Working for the emergency services is both meaningful and impactful. At North Yorkshire Police, we’re committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our website to learn more about our organisation.

We’re also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:

• Local Government Pension Scheme– secure and competitive retirement planning
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme– access to affordable vehicle leasing options
• Generous Annual Leave– 24 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Blue Light Discount– enjoy savings at major retailers and services
• Flexi-Time for Staff Roles– tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while meeting team objectives
• Access to Trade Union Membership– opportunity to join UNISON
• Inclusion & Diversity Networks– connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging
• Health & Wellbeing Services– access to resources that support your physical and mental health

Requirements for consideration

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment
• Internal applicants must have successfully completed their probation period
• Meet residency requirements for vetting:
• MV Level Vetting– minimum 5 years UK residency

Your Application

North Yorkshire Police is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place.

Safer Recruitment

North Yorkshire Police is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.

Ready to Apply?

As part of our selection process, we’ll assess your skills and experience against the requirements of the role. We therefore encourage you to take your time to tailor your application, ensuring your responses align with the job advert and role profile.

We look forward to receiving your online application!