Firearms Licensing Administrator

Scotland; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time or part-time shift patterns

28 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Ongoing training

Opportunities for career progression

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Discounts through rewards and benefits

Job summary

Police Scotland is seeking a diligent administrator to support Firearms and Explosives Licensing, ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation to safeguard public safety. The role focuses on processing certificates and permits for suitable individuals across Scotland, with flexible shift options and opportunities for development.

The position offers a competitive salary, generous leave, a local government pension scheme, ongoing training, and a clear path for career progression within a

Qualifications

• Provide administration support and guidance in respect of Firearms and Explosives Licensing.
• Ensure compliance with legislation to safeguard public safety and peace, ensuring suitable individuals receive certificates and permits.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and efficient administration support and guidance for licensing processes.
• Support processing of applications and maintenance of licensing records.
• Assist in delivering training and guidance to stakeholders as required.

Job description

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

Job advert

Key Responsibilities -

To provide effective and efficient administration support and guidance in respect of all Firearms and Explosives Licensing.
Ensure compliance with the legislation to safeguard public safety and peace, ensuring only those individuals who are suitable, are granted certificates and permits issued by Police Scotland.

Working Days - Monday, Wednesday, Friday 0800 - 1600

Why join us?

• Competitive salary with annual increments
• Full-time or part-time shift patterns
• 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays (increases with service)
• Local government pension scheme for long-term security
• Ongoing training to develop your skills
• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
• Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network

Every role in Police Scotland plays a part in Keeping People Safe.

This is an opportunity to join a national organisation serving communities across Scotland, where integrity, fairness and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

Police Scotland serves over 5 million people across Scotland's cities, towns, rural and island communities.

Our 2030 vision is for safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce.

We are committed to equality, human rights and building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Full details regarding this vacancy can be found in the attached Role Profile.

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions.

Currently Police Scotland have guidance in place that allows appropriate roles to be operated on an agile basis, should you have an interest in working more flexibly then we would encourage your application.