At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential admin support to ensure smooth operations and contribute to community safety.
- Company: Join Lancashire Constabulary, dedicated to keeping the community safe.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, pension scheme, and health support.
- Other info: Hybrid working options and excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in admin roles and proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30900 £ per year.
Lancashire Constabulary is seeking to recruit an Administrative Support Assistant to provide effective administrative support, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our services while contributing to our commitment to keeping Lancashire safe.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide general admin assistance for the Department as directed by Departmental Senior Management
- Providing secretarial and administrative support by undertaking dictation, word processing, copying and circulation of documents
- Support the Senior Management Team with the provision of timely, relevant and accurate management information relating to performance and resource management
- Provide secretarial assistance to other members of Senior Management as required
- Managing diary time and co-ordinating the diaries of the Departmental Senior Management Team
- Deal with telephone and personal enquiries, using tact and diplomacy and responding to queries wherever possible
- Coordinate and manage the diaries of management team as required
- To carry out any other duties which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities and grading of the post
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
Skills And Experience
- Experience of providing a secretarial/PA service to manager(s)
- Experience of inputting, updating and maintain computerised and manual filing/recording systems.
- Experience of composing letters and memos and responding to routine correspondence and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
- Experience of using Microsoft Software Applications, including MS Office – Word, Excel, Power Point and Access.
- Experience of working on own initiative, investigating problems, developing solutions and taking appropriate timely action to resolve them.
- Vetting And Medical
Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting (RV).
Please be aware there is a minimum 3 year UK residency requirement for Recruitment vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying.
Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.
- Please be aware there is a minimum 3 year UK residency required for Recruitment Vetting.
Benefits
- 25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
- Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
- Sick pay provisions
- Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
- Option to become a member of the onsite unions
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
- Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
- Cycle to work scheme
- Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
- Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)
- Closing date
- Monday 10th August at 10 am
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Applicants are encouraged to carefully review and personalise all responses to ensure they accurately reflect their individual experiences, qualifications, and intentions.
Before you complete the online application, we would advise you to read the attached Information and Guidance documents.
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Lancashire Constabulary is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and dedication. As a Kitchen Team Leader, you will enjoy competitive benefits, including generous annual leave and access to an on-site gym, while also having opportunities for professional growth within a respected organisation committed to serving the community.
