REF NO AD207
Employer: Durham Constabulary
Location: Bishop Auckland Police Office, Peterlee Police Office & Peterlee Warehouse Facility (near Shotton Colliery) and potential other locations across the Force Area (please see below)
Job Description:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a number of Business Administration Apprentices to join Durham Constabulary. It is anticipated that the roles will be based at one of the following locations: Bishop Auckland Police Office, Peterlee Police Office & Peterlee Warehouse Facility (near Shotton Colliery). Therefore applications are particularly welcomed from candidates wishing to work from one of these locations. There may also be the possibility of future Business Apprentice roles at Police HQ, Aykley Heads and at other locations across the Force Area.
The roles will assist in providing clerical support to meet a range organisational needs. Exact locations for the roles will be discussed in more detail at the interview stage and candidates will be asked to indicate their location preference(s).
Durham Constabulary are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates who can evidence excellent communication skills and are able to demonstrate their initiative, professionalism and the highest levels of integrity.
Business Administration Apprentices will receive appropriate training and guidance to undertake the full range of clerical duties which will include:
· Producing general correspondence, letters, emails, reports and statistical information using a range of IT software packages
· Receiving, sorting and distribution of mail and deliveries
· Retrieving and presenting data using the Force ICT systems
· Providing a customer focused service and responding to enquiries from internal and external customers including the general public
· Maintaining and operating an efficient and effective record keeping and filing system, ensuring they are updated and items stored, disposed of and retrieved when appropriate
· Liaising with providers of goods and services to ensure there are adequate services and supplies to maintain operational efficiency
· Processing accounts and claims including the collection of monies and issuing of receipts and other basic budgetary requirements
· Managing and supporting diary events, arranging and servicing meetings
· Supporting other team members and colleagues
Requirements:
· Demonstration of aptitude towards Business Administration and to be committed to attaining the appropriate qualifications of the Apprenticeship
· A basic standard of IT, literacy and numeracy skills
· Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
· Good communication skills
· A polite, confident and friendly approach
· Ability to undertake a varied workload and be able to adapt and prioritise
· Excellent presentation, organisation and timekeeping skills
· A diligent approach to work ethics
· Understand and respect confidentiality and abide by this at all times
· To have a respect for diversity and be committed to the principles of Equal Opportunities.
· You will be provided protected learning/study time in the workplace to complete your Level 2 Business and Administration portfolio and any associated qualifications/assessments.
Please note that in the course of undertaking a Business Apprentice role you may have occasional access to both sensitive and potentially disturbing images.
Due to the nature of the work candidates will be required to undertake a rigorous security screening process.
Tattoos
Any tattoo anywhere on the body that is obscene, or advocates sexual, racial, ethnic, or religious discrimination, by written word or design is prohibited and the presence of such a tattoo would preclude an applicant from passing the recruitment process for employment with the Constabulary.
Candidates will be asked to indicate their location preference(s) at interview stage. Please note that preferred locations of work cannot be guaranteed.
Commencing Salary: £6,734.00 per annum (£129.50 per week), hours of work are 37 hours, Monday – Friday, subject to flexible working time.
To apply for this vacancy please email your CV including the above Ref. No AD207 to apprenticeships@derwentside.ac.uk. Alternatively, if you would like further information about this vacancy, please contact Stephanie Nicholson on (01207) 585900.
Closing date for applications – 27th August 2017
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