Vetting Assistant

Red Snapper Recruiting are currently looking for an experienced administrator or clerical assistant to work as a Vetting Assistant on a full-time, long-term contract with a local Police Force in Preston, Lancashire.

**Job Purpose**:
To provide an effective and efficient administrative support service to the Vetting Unit.

**Main responsibilities**:

- To receive and prepare vetting files for processing, including checking forms for completion, errors and omissions, chasing missing information and initiating checks to other Departments.
- To create and maintain vetting records, computerised and manual, ensuring accuracy and timeliness are maintained. Updating records relating to leavers and career breaks etc.
- To assist with routine enquiries received through the mailboxes.
- To process aftercare enquiries as directed.
- To provide general clerical and administrative support to the Unit as required.
- To provide scanning and filing support, archiving and weeding if required and as directed.
- To result vetting decisions if required and as directed.
- To handle personal and sensitive information appropriately, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- To be responsible for improving own performance.
- To demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering high standards of service at all times.
- To promote and comply with Lancashire Constabulary’s policies on Equality Act 2010 and health and safety both in the delivery of service and the treatment of others
- To carry out any other duties which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities and grading of the post

**Essential Knowledge and Experience**:

- Experience of working in an administrative/clerical role within a busy office environment
- Experience of working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Experience of using Microsoft Software Applications, including MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access
- Experience of inputting, updating and maintaining computerised and manual filing/recording systems.