We are looking for experienced administrators to join our Road Safety Support Unit (RSSU).
You will be carrying out a really important role which contributes directly to bringing offenders to justice and making a meaningful difference to the communities we serve and protect.
If you are looking for a new opportunity; something different to anything you’ve done before then consider Avon and Somerset Police. It is the perfect place to continue your career and make a difference.
Avon and Somerset Police can offer a huge variety of careers and this is an excellent opportunity to join a large organisation with the likely prospect of future development.
If you’re looking for a challenge that enables you to use your previous office and administrative experience, then this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you! You’ll manage your own workload, effectively prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. Your attention to detail will be critical to ensure both accurate data input and retrieval.
The RSSU focuses on detecting and prosecuting road traffic offences such as collisions, officer-reported incidents, speeding, and red-light violations. By bringing your positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills, you’ll contribute to a collaborative team where every member plays a vital part.
In this role your main responsibilities will be:
- Manage, create and update records across various computerised databases and manual systems, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
- Search and retrieve information from databases to compile files and records in line with police procedures, maintaining attention to detail throughout.
- Communicate with offenders, internal teams, and external agencies via phone and written correspondence, adhering to legislation and policies such as GDPR.
- Draft letters and correspondence as required by the unit, ensuring professionalism and compliance with guidelines.
- Carry out general administrative tasks, including printing, scanning, and handling incoming and outgoing post.
Skills and experience required:
- Proven office and administrative experience, including record-keeping, filing, and handling enquiries.
- Proficient in computer use, with experience in data entry and retrieving information from computerised systems.
- Skilled in interacting with people over the phone, with a professional and approachable manner.
- Experienced in working within established guidelines and procedures, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
For full responsibilities and role requirements please refer to the attached role profile.
If you think that you have these qualities and are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you.
Additional Information:
To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 3 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.
Working days:
- Full time - Monday - Friday (Flexible working)
- Part-time - 30 or 18.5 Hours per week - Hours and days to be discussed.
Role location: This is a blended role. The RSSU is currently situated at Unit 2, Portisfields in Portishead, moving to Police Headquarters, Portishead soon. Where you will be required to work 1 to 2 days a week on a rota basis. If you’d like to work from the office more frequently, you can do. Please note that we will review the requirement to work from the office on a regular basis to ensure we meet the expectations of the organisation.
Shortlisting: Will take place week commencing 23rd June 2025.
Provisional Interview date: Week commencing 7th July 2025.
Interview location: Unit 2, Portisfields in Portishead, BS20 6PN.
For more information about this role: Please reach out to [email protected]
For general recruitment information: Please contact
Why Avon and Somerset Police?
We want everyone that joins us to feel comfortable to be who they are in our organisation, we will want you to live and breathe our values including that of inclusivity. Our colleagues are proud to “be the difference” and this message is key in our recruitment values too.
We aim to provide an environment which encourages our employees. We invest in our people and we strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow and thrive. Our organisations values of caring, inclusive, courageous and learning are at the heart of everything we do.
We want to build teams that represent a variety of experience and perspectives so that we are truly representative of our communities. We are keen to hear from those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and people from all faiths, religions, gender and LGBT+ communities.
What we offer:
We reward our people with an outstanding benefits package, some of these perks include; discounts and savings for you and your family on retail, dining out, holidays and theme parks. If you are lucky enough to visit our Head Quarters in Portishead, you’ll have access to a 24 hour gym, on-site Costa Coffee shop and beautiful grounds. All of this on top of the generous local government pension scheme (LGPS).
We look forward to receiving your application.
About us
Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.
We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.
We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.
Find out more about our benefits and culture
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible.
This role has been identified as a blended role.
The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.
Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)
You will require the following detail to complete this application form:
- National Insurance Number
- Identification Detail e.g. passport
- Address information including proof
- Referee information
- Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
- Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have
If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.
Important information before you commence an application- for ALL applicants
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