Avon and Somerset Police
Directorate Assistant

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Job Description
Are you an organised, reliable and proactive person looking to contribute towards the Force’s vision to provide outstanding policing for everyone? Do you uphold the Force’s values to be caring, courageous, inclusive and encourage learning?
In this varied, busy and interesting role you will be working to support the Senior leaders within our organisation.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to obtain an administrative position. You will gain lots of insight into our organisation in this post, working directly with senior leaders you will provide an efficient and confidential service to support them.
We are looking for an individual with proven experience in providing personal support to a Chief Officer / Director, someone who excels in a dynamic and varied environment, and possesses the skills to provide day-to-day support in a busy environment.
You will carry out a wide range of tasks daily including diary and email management, facilitating and minuting meetings, as well as reviewing documents and drafting correspondence. Good communication skills to liaise with different stakeholders and speak up to management are critical. Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages is essential, as well as the ability to take meeting minutes and follow up on actions. You may have line management responsibility, although previous supervisory experience is not essential.
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- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Previous personal assistant or secretarial experience
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages
- Experience of arranging and preparing meetings
We are currently recruiting for 2 positions to join in the role of directorate assistant.
Please note that a 6 month reserve bank will be held for future opportunities aligned to this role profile. This may include part time or full time opportunities, as well as other contract types and locations.
Shortlisting will take place on 23rd October
Interviews will take place in person on 5th November
Employee Rewards And Benefits
You will be based at Headquarters, which offers free parking and canteen.
Benefits
How we reward our employees is linked to our culture, it’s about more than just salary. Through a package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits, we support whatever stage of life you're in and the moments that matter:


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- Flexible working
- Continuous professional development
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 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
Additional Information
For more information, please see the attached job description or contact TalentPoliceStaff@avonandsomerset.police.uk.
If you are looking for a new opportunity where you can make a real difference to the people we serve and support, then we encourage you to review the criteria before submitting an application.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early due to application numbers.
To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a five-year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last five years.
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