Assistant, Property Disposal (Maidstone/Folkestone)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Property Disposal team for the role of Property Disposal Assistant. There are two positions available, based at Maidstone and Folkestone. Both are on a fixed-term 12-month contract.

The postholder will work closely with external stakeholders to generate funds from the sale of items seized in police operations and redundant force equipment. Responsibilities include receiving, logging, and storing items of seized, found, or unclaimed property under the Property Act, and preparing items for sale to reduce waste and generate income for Kent Police.

You will collaborate with property assistant colleagues to manage the disposal of items no longer deemed evidential, following relevant policies and procedures.

Requirements include:

• A minimum of GCSE standard in English and basic numeracy skills, or at least 2 years of experience in a support service environment.
• Organized, capable of working under pressure, and able to escalate issues appropriately.
• Competent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• A clean UK driving license is essential, as travel to property stores and locations across Kent is required.
• Physical fitness and knowledge of health and safety practices are essential.
• Experience in risk management is advantageous.
• Knowledge of policing and evidential property management is beneficial but not required.

Benefits of working for Kent Police include:

• Training and professional development
• Annual leave increasing with service
• Flexible working arrangements
• On-site fitness centre and canteen (location dependent)
• Supportive work environment
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellness programmes
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Opportunity to contribute to public safety and community wellbeing

Applicants are encouraged to contact the Evidential Property Manager, PSE Caitlin Sullivan, at caitlin.sullivan@kent.police.uk or 07980 684 184 for further discussion.

The salary for this position can rise to a maximum of £28,239.00 through incremental increases within the salary band.

Application process: Your application should include a detailed response to the 'reason for application' question within the application form, highlighting relevant experience, skills, and abilities. CVs and cover letters are not considered in shortlisting. The response is limited to 9000 characters, including spaces and blank lines.

All posts require vetting and security clearance. During recruitment, vetting forms will be provided.

Kent Police and Essex Police are equal opportunities employers. We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status.

For support during the application process or further information, contact recruitment.business.services@ecis.police.uk or call 01245 452833. Reasonable adjustments will be made during the process as needed.

Applicants from outside the UK must be residents and have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years and have indefinite leave to remain. UK residents must have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years, except those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.

We are committed to equal opportunities and may record communications for monitoring purposes.