Public Sector Researcher & Admin – Standards (Hybrid)

Confidential; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Professional Development

Supportive Environment

Job summary

South Yorkshire Police is seeking an Admin Researcher for the Professional Standards Department on a six-month temporary basis in Carbrook, Sheffield. The role focuses on gathering data, supporting investigations, and preparing briefing materials to aid decision-making while handling confidential information under vetting requirements.

Ideal candidates have administrative experience, strong MS Word/Excel skills, and knowledge of data protection.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, with data input experience.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act.
• Experience maintaining computerised databases.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collating statistical information from multiple departments for internal and external use.
• Support investigations by retrieving and organising information.
• Liaise with external agencies for safeguarding reviews.
• Assist policy review by collecting and analysing information.
• Prepare concise reports and briefing documents for decisions.

Skills

Administrative experience

Data input

Confidential information handling

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Data Protection Act knowledge

Excellent communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

South Yorkshire Police is seeking an Admin Researcher for the Professional Standards Department on a six-month temporary basis in Carbrook, Sheffield. The role focuses on gathering data, supporting investigations, and preparing briefing materials to aid decision-making while handling confidential information under vetting requirements.

Ideal candidates have administrative experience, strong MS Word/Excel skills, and knowledge of data protection.