Administrator – Vehicle Recovery, Abnormal Loads & Alarms
Location: Rugby
Permanent Contract
Full Time
The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Wednesday 4th November 20026
The main purpose of the role is to support the Manager and act as SPOC for, and to administer the legal and policy compliance of the following business areas: Abnormal Indivisible loads Alarms Vehicle Recovery
We are looking for a proactive and positive administrator who enjoys working closely with colleagues in a small team. You’ll be someone who takes ownership of tasks, is happy to help others, and enjoys building good working relationships.
Main Responsibilities:
1.To respond to requests and requirements of service users, outside agencies and the general public within legal and policy guidelines adopted by Warwickshire Police in order to minimise organisational risk and maximise public safety. 2. To be the main point of contact, to provide specialist and technical support and advice.3. To receive notification of abnormal loads, check the legality of applications, identify, plan and advise on suitable routes. Liaise with the service users, and relevant partner agencies regarding the route of the loads, record appropriately and detail any special requirements.4. To administer the vehicle recovery scheme for Warwickshire Police (internally managed or via a managing agent). To verify reasons for seizure as required and arbitrate regarding use of statutory powers and release and disposal of vehicles.5. To be the main point of contact on behalf of Warwickshire Police for the administration of security systems. To receive requests, add and remove security system details on the command and control systems and review usage as required, taking relevant and appropriate action.6. To administer, update, analyse and interrogate IT records in accordance with Force policy, Management of Police Information (MoPI) and nationalguidelines.7. To assist the Manager VR, AL & Alarms in effecting any change process required to align the functions relating to the above business areas.8. To liaise with and support the Manager VR, AL & Alarms in providing Business Continuity in the nominated business area. 9. To undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post, as required, including cover forcolleagues, as required.10. All members are to comply with all Health and Safety regulations in accordance with the Warwickshire Police Health and Safety Policy.
Knowledge:
5 A-C grade GCSEs (or equivalent) including English Language.
Good knowledge of the road network within the geographical area encompassed by the aligned force.
Proven knowledge of the legislation related to at least one of the related business areas.
Experience:
Experience of working as part of a team.
Key Skills:
Proven ability to gather information and to prioritise tasks.
Proven ability to gather and collate information using appropriate questioning techniques and create and maintain accurate records.
Proven ability to work under pressure, managing high and varied work loads.
Competent in the use of IT including Microsoft packages.
Proven ability to communicate both orally and in written form with a wide range of people.
Good data input skills.
Special Conditions:
You will be expected to travel throughout the Warwickshire area.
We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
You will be required as part of Warwickshire Police recruitment process to successfully complete vetting and credit checks.
We support the Happy to talk flexible working campaign, which aims to encourage uptake of flexible working for individuals, the flexible working options that may be considered for this role include;
Flexible Working
Remote Working
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