Grade/Scale
SC 3
Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
Number of months: 12
Job Overview
Join our Resource Planning team and play a vital role in supporting the resourcing of large-scale police operations while managing the day-to-day staffing of Police Officers and Police Staff.
As a Resource Assistant, you will contribute to ensuring Avon and Somerset Police has the right resources in place when and where they are needed to help deliver an outstanding service to our communities.
Your responsibilities will include maintaining accurate records, producing reports and documentation, and balancing operational demands with individual needs to ensure optimal staffing levels.
This position is ideal for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
Ready to make a meaningful impact while supporting the critical work of our police force? We’d love to receive an application from you!
Responsibilities
- Administer shift rosters to ensure minimum staffing levels are maintained, and shift patterns are accurately published and communicated to all relevant individuals and teams
- Review and manage leave requests, record sickness absences, and support the processing of flexible working agreements, including updating and maintaining records of new shift patterns
- Monitor and manage email inboxes, promptly escalating any issues to the appropriate line manager
- Coordinate resource requests from across the force area for both pre-planned and spontaneous events
- Support internal customers in building shift patterns, ensuring they are compliant with policy and regulations
- Verify data accuracy across multiple computer systems, addressing any discrepancies appropriately to maintain data integrity
Skills and Experience Required
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, managing tight deadlines while re-prioritising tasks to achieve results
- Experience handling high volumes of data entry with a consistent focus on maintaining accuracy and precision
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills, enabling effective collaboration and resolution of challenges
- Proficient in IT, with experience of using software tools such as Microsoft Office
What we can offer you
- Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching and health assessment
- Staff discount scheme for savings on shopping, days out, sporting events, holidays
- In our Headquarters in Portishead, you’ll have access to a 24 hour gym, on-site Costa Coffee shop and beautiful grounds.
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.
This is a blended working role, therefore you will have the opportunity to work from home and also at Police Headquarters, Portishead.
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.
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.
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