PNC & UNIFI Admin

Red Snapper Recruitment Limited; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Snapper Recruitment is seeking a PNC & UNIFI Administrator to support a policing organisation in Gloucestershire. The role is predominantly remote, with initial Gloucester attendance for training and familiarisation.

You must have recent PNC and NICHE experience (within the last 12 months) and strong administrative skills. The contract is 12 months, with potential extensions, and the role involves handling sensitive information with integrity.

Qualifications

• Recent policing environment experience with PNC and NICHE.
• At least 2 years of administrative/clerical experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and perform data quality checks on Police National Computer (PNC).
• Verify information before entry or deletion from PNC to ensure accuracy.
• Use PNC functions (VODS, QUEST) with training provided.
• Support administration of the UNIFI IT system and be a point of contact for users.
• Maintain records of user IDs and access groups for IA systems.
• Stay updated on PNC guidance and advise staff across the Force.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

PNC

NICHE

VODS

QUEST

Tools

PNC

NICHE

VODS

QUEST

Job description

RSR Recruitment

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience.

PNC & UNIFI Administrator

Location: Remote working - initial training/induction in Gloucester - Initial 12-month contract, plus extensions

Pay: £130 per day PAYE

Hours: Full-time or part-time available

Working Pattern: Remote, with attendance required at the Gloucester office for the first few days

Vetting: NPPV3 required

About the Role

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for a PNC & UNIFI Administrator to support a policing organisation in Gloucestershire.

This is a specialist role focused on PNC data quality, database administration and information management, as well as liaison with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

The role is predominantly remote working, although you will be required to attend the Gloucester office for the first few days for initial training and familiarisation.

Please note: candidates must have recent experience using both PNC and NICHE within the last 12 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and undertake data quality checks on information held on the Police National Computer (PNC).
• Receive, analyse and verify information before it is entered onto or deleted from the PNC, ensuring records are accurate and complete.
• Use PNC specialist functions, including VODS and QUEST, with training provided where required.
• Support the administration of the Force UNIFI IT system and become a key point of contact for users.
• Maintain accurate records of user IDs and access groups for key Information Assurance systems.
• Keep up to date with changes to PNC guidance and provide advice and support to staff across the Force.
• Work with the UNIFI/PNC Supervisor to promote awareness and effective use of PNC facilities.
• Act as a key point of contact with the DVLA, including dealing with enquiries and liaising with vehicle examiners.
• Identify discrepancies between PNC and DVLA records and prepare reports where required.
• Attend system working groups, take accurate minutes and distribute approved minutes to members.
• Work effectively as part of a wider team, providing an efficient and professional service to Police Officers and Police Staff.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

About You

• We are looking for candidates who have recent, hands-on experience within a policing environment, particularly using PNC and NICHE.
• Recent experience using PNC within the last 12 months - essential.
• Recent experience using NICHE within the last 12 months - essential.
• At least 2 years' administrative or clerical experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.
• Experience working with large volumes of information and computerised systems.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to liaise confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
• A methodical approach to searching for, analysing and recording information.
• The ability to deal appropriately with confidential and sensitive information.
• A willingness to undertake further training and develop specialist knowledge.
• Previous experience using other Force systems would be advantageous.

Essential Experience

• Experience working within a police / policing environment.
• PNC experience within the last 12 months.
• NICHE experience within the last 12 months.
• Strong administrative and data management experience.
• Experience checking information for accuracy and identifying discrepancies.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work accurately within a high-volume environment.

Working Arrangement

• This is a predominantly remote-working position, offering flexibility for candidates who have the required recent policing systems experience.
• Candidates will be required to attend the Gloucester office for the first few days to complete initial training, induction and familiarisation with the role and systems.
• Following this initial period, the role will be carried out remotely.
• Both full-time and part-time working arrangements can be considered, subject to service requirements.

Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.

The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.

The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.