Business Support Officer
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
£ Competitive
Role Purpose
HMICFRS inspect, monitor and report on the efficiency and effectiveness of police forces and policing activity with the aim of encouraging improvement. The role is to provide administrative support to the HMICFRS portfolio for WMP in preparation for these inspections, and post inspection activity.
Key Responsibilities: Manage timetable for inspections ensuring all relevant parties are informed and updated in line with the inspection requirements
To maintain appropriate systems and procedures in accordance with force policy and the Data Protection Act
To actively participate in meetings where appropriate
To assist in the audit and inspection processes and business planning
To provide appropriate information, advice and guidance to colleagues and external contacts
To action internal / external correspondence as required
To prepare appropriate responses to correspondence
To carry out research for inspections and prepare necessary reports
Knowledge and Experience
Essential: Excellent organisation skills and ability to multi-task effectively
Good report writing skills
Ability to work independently, self-initiate and prioritise tasks, delivering against timescales
Be able to demonstrate effective presentation skills
Able to participate effectively in meetings, making valuable contributions
Able to provide accurate information and data, advising line managers accordingly
Desirable: Knowledge of relevant legislation or guidelines, processes and procedures
Have previous experience of working with HMICFRS
Sound working knowledge of IT and software packages
Skills
Essential: Excellent organisation skills and ability to multi-task effectively
Good report writing skills
Ability to work independently, self-initiate and prioritise tasks, delivering against timescales
Be able to demonstrate effective presentation skills
Able to participate effectively in meetings, making valuable contributions
Able to provide accurate information and data, advising line managers accordingly
Probationary Policy:
Under the Probation Policy, if you are currently in your probation period, during your probationary period you will not be permitted to apply for alternative police staff roles within the Force unless there are exceptional circumstances. In such cases, you would require the support of your line manager prior to applying for alternative roles, and if successful, your probationary period will start over.- Policies - Probation Period (Police Staff) (wmpad.local)
Hours and Location
The role is based in Lloyd House. This role is full time and therefore subject to standard contractual hours (36.5) but flexible working arrangements will be considered and accommodated wherever possible. The post holder will be expected to work in an agile manner (usually a minimum of 60% in Lloyd House) in accordance with the demands of the role. Lloyd House operates a hot desk policy.
Vetting
Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.
Medical
Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.
Contact
For further information please contact CI Fiona Fletcher on [email protected]