Admin Assistant - Business Support Unit - Grade B - 469 in Manchester

In this role you will provide efficient and effective general administrative support, undertaking a wide range of administrative tasks. You will be part of a group of Administrative Assistants providing flexibility of staffing resources between the various task areas. You should be able to demonstrate experience in duties relevant to the post including checking, recording and inputting information and associated filing.

You will maintain records and information systems, manual or computerised, relating to cash purchases, general procurement of goods and services, correspondence, mileage and expenses, inputting information into Force databases in a timely and accurate manner. You will monitor voicemail and email inbox systems, retrieve, review and direct messages, ensuring diary systems exist to monitor responses. Experience of software applications including typing is essential.

Greater Manchester Police is one of the largest police forces in the UK and is responsible for keeping its diverse population of almost three million people safe. Greater Manchester is a vibrant region in the Northwest, spread over more than 1,200 sq km. Split over 10 metropolitan districts, it is billed as the most diverse city in Europe, with residents who contribute to a rich cultural legacy and collectively speak up to 200 languages. GMP was recently recognised for improvement in its PEEL inspection in 2023 and remains committed to doing the basics of policing brilliantly, protecting the public, supporting victims and ensuring its workforce reflects the communities it serves. GMP recognises that having a diverse workforce makes it more approachable and welcomes applications from everyone.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Annual pay rise
• Generous Pension
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Healthcare and wellbeing support
• Opportunity to join GMP’s Sports and Social Club with various activities
• Emergency Services blue light card discount
• Cycle Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme

Important eligibility criteria information

• You must be at least 16 years old to apply
• You will not be appointed until you are at least 16 years old
• You must have at least 5 years residency in the UK to apply

Important information before you commence an application

You may require the following detail to complete this application form:

• National Insurance Number
• Identification details (e.g., passport)
• Address information
• Full employment history including dates and any qualifications attained
• Tattoos: you may be requested to provide photos and describe any tattoos

Documents that may be required to complete the application

• A passport-style photograph
• A copy of your photo card driving licence
• A copy of your paper driving licence counterpart (Northern Ireland only)
• A copy of your passport or birth certificate
• Copies of your qualifications relating to English and Maths (where applicable)
• Photos of tattoos (clear, colour) and any necessary translations
• Any paperwork relating to discharged debts, CCJs, bankruptcy, etc.
• Deed poll certificate for any name changes

Important information before you commence an application for ALL applicants

The application system remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes. Please allow time to complete your application fully as partially completed pages do not save.

Right to work and equality information

To be eligible to apply for a police staff role in GMP, you need to demonstrate the appropriate right to work in the UK and to carry out the hours or type of work you are applying for. The Equality Act (2010) sickness checks occur at the conditional offer stage. Candidates should have a good attendance record for the last 2 years for staff and officers and 12 months for apprentices. GMP is committed to equal opportunities and does not condone discrimination. Should you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact GMP Recruitment at gmprecruitment1@gmp.police.uk. GMP welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and is committed to a fair recruitment process. Candidates with a disability meeting all essential criteria should be progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process. Apprentices must be in the last 6 months of their apprenticeship to be eligible to apply.