People Services Administrator (Secondment/Fixed Term Contract, Part Time)

Thames Valley Police; Sulhamstead; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave pro-rata

Flexible working conditions

Wide range of lifestyle discounts

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

Thames Valley Police is seeking a People Services Administrator on a secondment/fixed-term contract, part-time basis, primarily based at Sulhamstead with hybrid working options. The role focuses on delivering high-quality confidential service to staff, officers and external stakeholders in line with force policies.

You will need to be adaptable, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, confidential service and advice to internal and external customers based on TVP policies.
• Be approachable, flexible, fair and professional while handling multiple tasks.
• Organise, plan, manage and prioritise workloads with attention to detail.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities for staff, officers and external stakeholders.

Job description

People Services Administrator (Secondment/Fixed Term Contract, Part Time)

Department People Directorate - Assessment Centre/Specials Recruitment

Location Sulhamstead, Home Address (Hybrid)

Rank/Grade TVP Broad Band 2E

In this role, you will provide a high quality, confidential service and advice to internal and external customers, through a range of communication channels, based on Force policies and procedures and be accountable for service protocols within their remit.

The successful candidate will need to be approachable, flexible, fair and professional. The role will require you to be creative and passionate about delivering a quality service to Staff, Officers, internal and external stakeholders. Attention to detail is crucial as well as the ability to problem solve, use your initiative, be able to manage a number of different tasks at the same time and make appropriate decisions.

You will have a proven ability to organise, plan, manage and prioritise workloads. Be adaptable, flexible and resilient with a willingness to learn new processes.

This is an active role that involves welcoming candidates and moving between floors several times a day. Please be aware that access between floors is via stairs only, as there is no lift in the building.

The working pattern is Tuesday 8am-4pm, Wednesday 8am – 4pm and Thursday 8am – 4pm

If you are a permanent member of staff applying for this role, please note it will be offered on a secondment basis. Important: All secondments must be supported in writing by your Line Manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy. Please attach written approval from your line manager and Head of Department in your application. If the secondment is not supported then the role may be offered on a fixed term contract basis, but this has implications including loss of continuous service protections.

Please note: Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role for the duration of the secondment.

As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.

Please use Google Chrome when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 4 October 2026.

At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us .

Working Smart.

You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.

SupportingYou.

Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with.We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You .

Developing You.

We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.

Vetting.

All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis. As part of our ongoing commitment to fair and transparent recruitment, we provide guidance on how AI may be used during the application and interview processes. Please familiarise yourself with our AI Guidance for Applicants - TVP Careers