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A unique opportunity exists for a police officer to apply for a 2 year secondment (that may be extended) to be part of the small national team that support forces across England and Wales with investigations into construction hire fraud thefts. This officer will also act as the industry liaison.

This is a new role that supplements NCATT capability to tackle the growing threat of machinery hire fraud across the UK. Primary roles will include but not be limited to industry liaison and point of contact, supporting forces with initial investigation enquiries and package building, to on the ground recovery of equipment.  This role is national SPOC/Investigator for construction hire fraud thefts.

There is a significant and often complex investigation requirement hence the necessity for the post holder to be PIP 2 level accredited. It is essential that the officer has direct experience in the investigation of large scale OCG machinery thefts and cross border police working. An understanding of the construction hire industry and knowledge of how NCATT works with police partners such as OPAL, NaVCIS as well as manufacturers and industry groups such as the HAE and CEA is desirable.             

Whilst some of the role will be able to be conducted from home or local station, there will be a requirement for national travel and significant flexibility around working hours is required to meet live operations.

Home based or from a local police office if agreeable with the home force and a car will be provided with the post. Due to demand and coverage of the current NCATT team applicants based in the South East of England would be preferred.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact D/Sgt Chris Piggott 07880 165526 or Head of National Rural Crime Unit Andy Huddleston 07768 065001   

Any applications must be considered in line with your home force procedure on external secondments.  Support for your application should be sought from your Commander/Head of Department to ensure that there is support for your release from your home force should you be successful in the selection process.  Release would be expected to be no later than 1^st January 2027.

Salary: Band 4, £27,204 – £27,513 (Please note it is Northumbria Police policy to appoint at the beginning of the band)   

Location: Middle Engine Lane

Hours/Contract:  37 Hours, Permanent

Working for #TeamNP  

Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and fight crime. But it takes more than police officers alone to achieve this. That’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers make a difference.

As one of England’s largest police forces, we offer a diverse range of departments and specialisms, creating endless opportunities to develop your career. From mentoring and coaching schemes to leadership programmes and online learning, we’ll provide the support, training and time you need to achieve your ambitions.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive.

Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you’ll have access to excellent health and wellbeing support, including year-round wellbeing initiatives, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity.

Above all, a career with Team NP is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of something that truly matters.

Learn about our full benefits package  

The role  

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Business Services Department as an Evidential Property Administrator. 

Make a real difference behind the scenes of frontline policing. As an Evidential Property Administrator, you’ll provide vital administrative support, ensuring evidential property is securely stored, accurately recorded, and lawfully returned or disposed of. Your work will help maintain the integrity of evidence and support operational policing across Northumbria.

This is a varied and rewarding role combining administration, customer service, and business support. Working with officers, staff and external partners, you’ll manage property throughout its lifecycle, maintain accurate records, support business planning and operational activity, and ensure compliance with legislation, policy and procedure.

What you’ll do 

• Receiving, recording and securely storing property and evidence to make sure it can be easily located when needed.
•  Carrying out daily checks of property held in transit locations and moving items to secure storage, reporting any missing items straight away.
• Keeping accurate records and providing administrative support, including responding to enquiries from officers, staff and members of the public.
• Making decisions about when and how property should be returned, retained or disposed of, following legislation, Force policies and health and safety requirements.
• Arranging the sale of suitable property through auction and maintaining the records and paperwork associated with the process.
• Managing high-risk and high-value items such as drugs, firearms, cash and hazardous materials, while helping return lost property to its rightful owners whenever possible.
• Handle, record, store and arrange the disposal of seized drugs in line with legislation, Force procedures and health and safety guidelines.
• Safely retrieve and store property items within a warehouse environment, including using ladders to access items held at height.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with relevant legislation, safety procedures and best practice, while helping to reunite lost property with its rightful owners wherever possible.

Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view the job description.
  

What you’ll bring 

• Strong IT skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and customers.
•  Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and work independently with minimal supervision.
• The ability to use sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills to deliver effective solutions.
• The confidence to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with people at all levels.
• The ability to work accurately under pressure, meet deadlines and support the team in achieving shared objectives and performance targets.

We know it’s important for you to feel that you’re not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.  

Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.  

Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact Claire Clark by email at Claire.Clark@northumbria.police.uk.

What we offer

•  26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays 
• NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme 
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave 
• Flexi time – allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs 
• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours) 
• Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force 
• Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution 
• Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts 
• Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers 
• Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets 
• We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support
• Access to gyms in some stations 
• Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Opportunity to volunteer in local community

We are committed to creating a connected and agile workplace. For agile and home-based roles, employees are expected to work from a Force site at least once a week, with two days recommended. Hiring managers can discuss arrangements at interview. This approach supports collaboration, wellbeing and strong working relationships.

Just so you know 

Candidates with priority status will be given precedence for this role over other applicants. 

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of an Evidential Property Administrator with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.  

The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face-to-face interview.  Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.  

We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum and a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. Where application volumes are exceptionally high, we may prioritise those who most closely meet the criteria, applying the same fair approach to all candidates.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process. Please contact careers@northumbria.police.uk as early as possible so we can discuss your requirements.

Use of AI in Applications: AI tools may be used to support your application; however, all information provided must be an accurate reflection of your own skills, experience and qualifications. We encourage genuine responses that demonstrate your suitability for the role.

If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Recruitment Vetting (RV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.  

Terms of appointment 

This is a permanent role subject to a six-month probationary period.

If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.  

Internal applicants should normally have completed six months in their current role. Where this requirement is not met, approval must be sought through the Careers mailbox and will be considered by the relevant policy/process owner. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  

Salary: Band 4, £27,204 – £27,513 (Please note it is Northumbria Police policy to appoint at the beginning of the band)   

Location: Southwick

 Hours/Contract:  37 Hours, Permanent

Working for #TeamNP  

Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and fight crime. But it takes more than police officers alone to achieve this. That’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers make a difference.

As one of England’s largest police forces, we offer a diverse range of departments and specialisms, creating endless opportunities to develop your career. From mentoring and coaching schemes to leadership programmes and online learning, we’ll provide the support, training and time you need to achieve your ambitions.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive.

Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you’ll have access to excellent health and wellbeing support, including year-round wellbeing initiatives, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity.

Above all, a career with Team NP is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of something that truly matters.

Learn about our full benefits package  

The role  

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Business Services Department as an Evidential Property Administrator. 

Make a real difference behind the scenes of frontline policing. As an Evidential Property Administrator, you’ll provide vital administrative support, ensuring evidential property is securely stored, accurately recorded, and lawfully returned or disposed of. Your work will help maintain the integrity of evidence and support operational policing across Northumbria.

This is a varied and rewarding role combining administration, customer service, and business support. Working with officers, staff and external partners, you’ll manage property throughout its lifecycle, maintain accurate records, support business planning and operational activity, and ensure compliance with legislation, policy and procedure.

What you’ll do 

• Receiving, recording and securely storing property and evidence to make sure it can be easily located when needed.
•  Carrying out daily checks of property held in transit locations and moving items to secure storage, reporting any missing items straight away.
• Keeping accurate records and providing administrative support, including responding to enquiries from officers, staff and members of the public.
• Making decisions about when and how property should be returned, retained or disposed of, following legislation, Force policies and health and safety requirements.
• Arranging the sale of suitable property through auction and maintaining the records and paperwork associated with the process.
• Managing high-risk and high-value items such as drugs, firearms, cash and hazardous materials, while helping return lost property to its rightful owners whenever possible.
• Handle, record, store and arrange the disposal of seized drugs in line with legislation, Force procedures and health and safety guidelines.
• Safely retrieve and store property items within a warehouse environment, including using ladders to access items held at height.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with relevant legislation, safety procedures and best practice, while helping to reunite lost property with its rightful owners wherever possible.

Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view the job description.
  

What you’ll bring 

• Strong IT skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and customers.
•  Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and work independently with minimal supervision.
• The ability to use sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills to deliver effective solutions.
• The confidence to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with people at all levels.
• The ability to work accurately under pressure, meet deadlines and support the team in achieving shared objectives and performance targets.

We know it’s important for you to feel that you’re not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.  

Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.  

Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact Harley Nugent by email at Harley.Nugent@northumbria.police.uk.

What we offer

•  26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays 
• NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme 
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave 
• Flexi time – allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs 
• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours) 
• Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force 
• Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution 
• Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts 
• Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers 
• Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets 
• We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support
• Access to gyms in some stations 
• Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Opportunity to volunteer in local community

We are committed to creating a connected and agile workplace. For agile and home-based roles, employees are expected to work from a Force site at least once a week, with two days recommended. Hiring managers can discuss arrangements at interview. This approach supports collaboration, wellbeing and strong working relationships.

Just so you know 

Candidates with priority status will be given precedence for this role over other applicants. 

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of an Evidential Property Administrator with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.  

The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face-to-face interview.  Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.  

We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum and a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. Where application volumes are exceptionally high, we may prioritise those who most closely meet the criteria, applying the same fair approach to all candidates.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process. Please contact careers@northumbria.police.uk as early as possible so we can discuss your requirements.

Use of AI in Applications: AI tools may be used to support your application; however, all information provided must be an accurate reflection of your own skills, experience and qualifications. We encourage genuine responses that demonstrate your suitability for the role.

If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Recruitment Vetting (RV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.  

Terms of appointment 

This is a permanent role subject to a six-month probationary period.

If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.  

Internal applicants should normally have completed six months in their current role. Where this requirement is not met, approval must be sought through the Careers mailbox and will be considered by the relevant policy/process owner. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  

Salary: Band 4, £27,204 – £27,513 (Please note it is Northumbria Police policy to appoint at the beginning of the band)   

Location: Forth Banks 

Hours/Contract:  37 Hours, Permanent

Working for #TeamNP  

Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and fight crime. But it takes more than police officers alone to achieve this. That’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers make a difference.

As one of England’s largest police forces, we offer a diverse range of departments and specialisms, creating endless opportunities to develop your career. From mentoring and coaching schemes to leadership programmes and online learning, we’ll provide the support, training and time you need to achieve your ambitions.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive.

Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you’ll have access to excellent health and wellbeing support, including year-round wellbeing initiatives, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity.

Above all, a career with Team NP is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of something that truly matters.

Learn about our full benefits package  

The role  

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Business Services Department as an Evidential Property Administrator. 

Make a real difference behind the scenes of frontline policing. As an Evidential Property Administrator, you’ll provide vital administrative support, ensuring evidential property is securely stored, accurately recorded, and lawfully returned or disposed of. Your work will help maintain the integrity of evidence and support operational policing across Northumbria.

This is a varied and rewarding role combining administration, customer service, and business support. Working with officers, staff and external partners, you’ll manage property throughout its lifecycle, maintain accurate records, support business planning and operational activity, and ensure compliance with legislation, policy and procedure.

What you’ll do 

• Receiving, recording and securely storing property and evidence to make sure it can be easily located when needed.
•  Carrying out daily checks of property held in transit locations and moving items to secure storage, reporting any missing items straight away.
• Keeping accurate records and providing administrative support, including responding to enquiries from officers, staff and members of the public.
• Making decisions about when and how property should be returned, retained or disposed of, following legislation, Force policies and health and safety requirements.
• Arranging the sale of suitable property through auction and maintaining the records and paperwork associated with the process.
• Managing high-risk and high-value items such as drugs, firearms, cash and hazardous materials, while helping return lost property to its rightful owners whenever possible.
• Handle, record, store and arrange the disposal of seized drugs in line with legislation, Force procedures and health and safety guidelines.
• Safely retrieve and store property items within a warehouse environment, including using ladders to access items held at height.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with relevant legislation, safety procedures and best practice, while helping to reunite lost property with its rightful owners wherever possible.

Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view the job description.
  

What you’ll bring 

• Strong IT skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and customers.
•  Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and work independently with minimal supervision.
• The ability to use sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills to deliver effective solutions.
• The confidence to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with people at all levels.
• The ability to work accurately under pressure, meet deadlines and support the team in achieving shared objectives and performance targets.

We know it’s important for you to feel that you’re not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.  

Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.  

Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact Michelle Coulson by email at Michelle.Coulson@northumbria.police.uk. 

What we offer

•  26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays 
• NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme 
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave 
• Flexi time – allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs 
• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours) 
• Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force 
• Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution 
• Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts 
• Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers 
• Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets 
• We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support
• Access to gyms in some stations 
• Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Opportunity to volunteer in local community

We are committed to creating a connected and agile workplace. For agile and home-based roles, employees are expected to work from a Force site at least once a week, with two days recommended. Hiring managers can discuss arrangements at interview. This approach supports collaboration, wellbeing and strong working relationships.

Just so you know 

Candidates with priority status will be given precedence for this role over other applicants. 

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of an Evidential Property Administrator with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.  

The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face-to-face interview.  Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.  

We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum and a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. Where application volumes are exceptionally high, we may prioritise those who most closely meet the criteria, applying the same fair approach to all candidates.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process. Please contact careers@northumbria.police.uk as early as possible so we can discuss your requirements.

Use of AI in Applications: AI tools may be used to support your application; however, all information provided must be an accurate reflection of your own skills, experience and qualifications. We encourage genuine responses that demonstrate your suitability for the role.

If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Recruitment Vetting (RV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.  

Terms of appointment 

This is a permanent role subject to a six-month probationary period.

If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.  

Internal applicants should normally have completed six months in their current role. Where this requirement is not met, approval must be sought through the Careers mailbox and will be considered by the relevant policy/process owner. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  

Salary: Band 8, £36,066 – £41,028 (Please note it is Northumbria Police policy to appoint at the beginning of the band) 

Location: Sunderland

Hours/Contract: 37 Hours, FTC/Internal Secondment Until 31 March 2029

Working for: North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (“NEROCU”) 

The North East Regional Organised Crime Unit is one of nine Regional Organised Crime Units (“ROCU”) in England and Wales who lead the regional response to tackling serious and organised crime whilst supporting local and national delivery. The ROCU network continues to expand and Home Office funding through police officer uplift and increased police staff capacity presents exciting opportunities to further enhance service delivery and positively impact on our partners and the public. The Home Office Serious and Organised Crime Strategy defines ROCU as leading the regional fight against Serious and Organised Crime and NEROCU have a critical role in leading, connecting and co-ordinating delivery across our region in all four P’s of the strategy; Pursue – prosecuting and disrupting people engaged in serious and organised criminality. Prevent – preventing people from engaging in serious and organised criminality. Protect – increasing protection against organised crime. Prepare – reducing the impact of serious and organised crime where it takes place. NEROCU comprises of specialist teams delivering across intelligence, operations, investigations, cyber, economic, technical and digital capabilities.  

Learn about our full benefits package

The role

Join the fight against serious and organised economic crime and make a real difference to communities across the region.

As part of the Proactive Economic Crime Team (PECT), you will work within a highly skilled, multi-agency team dedicated to identifying, assessing and disrupting the highest-priority serious and organised crime (SOC) offenders operating both in custody and within the community. You’ll play a key role in tackling the threat, harm and risk posed by economic crime, supporting complex civil and criminal investigations, gathering evidence, and helping to bring offenders to justice through successful prosecutions where appropriate.

This is a varied and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to work on challenging investigations, develop specialist knowledge, and contribute directly to preventing criminals from profiting from their illegal activities. Acting as a key point of contact for economic crime investigations, you will work closely with the Regional Economic Crime Unit (RECU), PECT colleagues and a range of partner agencies to deliver meaningful outcomes that protect individuals, businesses and communities.

But don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what colleagues from our wider team say about working with us:

“The job is varied, there are many elements to it and there is often something new to learn, such as new legislation and emerging trends in financial crime.”

“One of the most rewarding parts of the job is making sure criminals don’t get to keep the money they’ve made from crime and holding them financially accountable.”

“The team is approachable, supportive and genuinely wants you to do well. You’re trusted to get on with the job, but you always know there’s someone there to help if you need it.”

What you’ll do

• Conduct complex investigations into serious and organised economic crime, gathering intelligence, evidence and material to support criminal justice outcomes.
•  Plan and deliver investigative activity, assessing threat, harm and risk to identify offenders, pursue lines of enquiry and achieve operational objectives.
• Interview witnesses and suspects, prepare case files, complete disclosure requirements and produce high-quality reports to support prosecutions.
• Work closely with regional partners, law enforcement agencies and specialist teams to share intelligence, develop evidence and coordinate disruption activity.
• Undertake enforcement action, including asset recovery, account freezing, forfeiture and confiscation activity, ensuring compliance with legislation and policy.
• Provide expert investigative and tactical support to multi-agency partners, helping to disrupt criminal activity, safeguard communities and bring offenders to justice.

Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view the job description

What you’ll bring

• Professionalising Investigations Programme (PIP) Level 2 accreditation.
• Proven experience in investigations and/or disruption activity, with a strong understanding of serious and organised crime and the challenges posed by organised crime groups.
• The ability to work effectively within a multi-agency environment, building strong collaborative relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and meet challenging deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to take ownership of complex issues and deliver positive outcomes against identified individuals, threats and risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with colleagues, partners and members of the public.
• High levels of honesty, integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to ethical decision-making and maintaining public trust.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel regionally and nationally when required to support operational activity.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining up-to-date knowledge, skills and best practice in investigations and disruption activity

We know it’s important for you to feel that you’re not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.

Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact careers@northumbria.police.uk.

What we offer

• 26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
•  NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
• Flexi time – allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
• Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force
• Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
• Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
• Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
• Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
• We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.
• Access to gyms in some stations
• Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to volunteer in local community

Just so you know

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a PSI PIP2 PECT with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.

Use of AI in Applications: At Northumbria Police, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While AI can be a valuable resource, we encourage applicants to ensure their submissions accurately reflect their personal qualifications, experiences, and skills. Our selection process includes thorough evaluations to verify the authenticity and suitability of all applications. We value genuine and thoughtful responses that showcase your unique strengths and perspectives.

The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face to face interview. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.

We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview.

If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly. 

If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Management Vetting (MV)/ Security Clearance (SC) /Biometric form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed.  A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.

Terms of appointment

This is a fixed term role subject to a six-month probationary period.

If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.

Please note if you are a current NEROCU/Northumbria Police employee interested in applying for this role as a secondment opportunity, please discuss this with your Line Manager and gain agreement prior to applying.  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Salary: Band 8, £36,066 – £41,028 (Please note it is Northumbria Police policy to appoint at the beginning of the band)   

Location: Middle Engine Lane 

Hours/Contract:  37 Hours, FTC/Internal Secondment Until 31 March 2028

Working for #TeamNP  

Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and fight crime. But it takes more than police officers alone to achieve this. That’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers make a difference.

As one of England’s largest police forces, we offer a diverse range of departments and specialisms, creating endless opportunities to develop your career. From mentoring and coaching schemes to leadership programmes and online learning, we’ll provide the support, training and time you need to achieve your ambitions.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive.

Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you’ll have access to excellent health and wellbeing support, including year-round wellbeing initiatives, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity.

Above all, a career with Team NP is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of something that truly matters.

Learn about our full benefits package  

The role  

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Police Staff Investigator (PIP2) in the Major Investigation Team.

Are you an experienced investigator with a keen eye for detail and a passion for pursuing the best possible outcomes? We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual to join our team, where you will play a key role in supporting complex investigations and protecting our communities.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have significant experience in downloading, reviewing and managing CCTV evidence and can confidently analyse and interpret visual evidence as part of an investigative process.

What you’ll do 

• Develop and lead investigative plans, identifying effective lines of enquiry and appropriate methods for gathering intelligence, evidence and investigative material.
•  Conduct interviews with victims, witnesses and suspects, obtaining written statements and video or audio-recorded accounts to secure evidence and progress investigations.
• Attend and manage crime scenes, safeguarding and securing evidence, maximising forensic opportunities, and ensuring exhibits are seized, examined and retained in line with legislation and policy.
• Conduct a wide range of investigative enquiries in support of the Force’s most serious and complex investigations, including homicide, firearms discharges, organised child sexual exploitation, and other major crime enquiries
• Download, review, analyse and manage CCTV and other digital evidence, identifying evidential opportunities, supporting investigative decision-making and ensuring material is handled and retained in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Support major investigations by performing a range of specialist functions, which may include Disclosure Officer, CCTV Co-ordinator, Family Liaison Officer and other enquiry-specific roles.
• Identify opportunities to disrupt criminal activity and work collaboratively with internal and external partners to problem solve, while reviewing and evaluating evidence, including material recovered from electronic devices, to build robust case files and support positive criminal justice outcomes.

Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view the job description

What you’ll bring 

Essential:

• Hold College of Policing Professionalising Investigations Programme (PIP) Level 2 accreditation.
•  Demonstrate knowledge of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA) 1996 and its application within a criminal investigation environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to organise, prioritise and manage workloads effectively, ensuring deadlines are met and competing demands are managed appropriately.
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate records, reports and correspondence.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and spreadsheets to record, analyse and manage information.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a team, using sound judgement and a methodical approach to achieve positive outcomes.
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing, recording and managing information and evidential material.

Desirable:

• Demonstrate experience of coordinating CCTV enquiries on major investigations, downloading and reviewing CCTV, digital imagery and video evidence, identifying investigative opportunities, supporting suspect identification and ensuring evidential integrity throughout the investigation process.
•  Experience of using HOLMES during major investigations to receive actions, conduct enquiries, and submit reports, statements and other investigative material.

We know it’s important for you to feel that you’re not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.  

Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.  

Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact Mark Atherton 7258 via email at Mark.Atherton@northumbria.police.uk.

What we offer

•  26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays 
• NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme 
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave 
• Flexi time – allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs 
• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours) 
• Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force 
• Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution 
• Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts 
• Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers 
• Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets 
• We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support
• Access to gyms in some stations 
• Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Opportunity to volunteer in local community

We are committed to creating a connected and agile workplace. For agile and home-based roles, employees are expected to work from a Force site at least once a week, with two days recommended. Hiring managers can discuss arrangements at interview. This approach supports collaboration, wellbeing and strong working relationships.

Just so you know 

Candidates with priority status will be given precedence for this role over other applicants. 

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a PSI PIP2 with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.  

The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face to face interview. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.  

We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum and a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. Where application volumes are exceptionally high, we may prioritise those who most closely meet the criteria, applying the same fair approach to all candidates.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process. Please contact careers@northumbria.police.uk as early as possible so we can discuss your requirements.

Use of AI in Applications: AI tools may be used to support your application; however, all information provided must be an accurate reflection of your own skills, experience and qualifications. We encourage genuine responses that demonstrate your suitability for the role.

If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Management Vetting (MV) form and Biometric vetting, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.  

Terms of appointment 

This is a fixed term role subject to a six-month probationary period.

If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.  

Internal applicants should normally have completed six months in their current role. Where this requirement is not met, approval must be sought through the Careers mailbox and will be considered by the relevant policy/process owner. 

Please note if you are interested in applying for this secondment opportunity, please discuss this with your Line Manager and gain agreement prior to applying.  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  

Salary: Band 5, £28,689 – £29,859 (Please note it is Northumbria Police policy to appoint at the beginning of the band)   

Location: Middle Engine Lane 

Hours/Contract:  37 Hours, Permanent

Working for #TeamNP  

Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and fight crime. But it takes more than police officers alone to achieve this. That’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers make a difference.

As one of England’s largest police forces, we offer a diverse range of departments and specialisms, creating endless opportunities to develop your career. From mentoring and coaching schemes to leadership programmes and online learning, we’ll provide the support, training and time you need to achieve your ambitions.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive.

Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you’ll have access to excellent health and wellbeing support, including year-round wellbeing initiatives, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity.

Above all, a career with Team NP is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of something that truly matters.

Learn about our full benefits package  

The role  

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us as a National Referral Mechanism (NRM) Administrator & Researcher in our Crime Department.

Help protect and support some of the most vulnerable members of our communities. As an NRM Administrator and Researcher, you will manage and quality assure all National Referral Mechanism (NRM) referrals received by Northumbria Police, ensuring information is accurately recorded and progressed in a timely manner to support safeguarding and operational activity.

An NRM
referral refers to the process of identifying and referring potential victims
of modern slavery or human trafficking to the National Referral Mechanism
(NRM). This mechanism is designed to ensure that these victims receive
appropriate support and protection.

You will maintain records across force systems, identify trends and vulnerabilities through data analysis, and provide high-quality administrative support. Working with sensitive information, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate record keeping, effective case management and the delivery of organisational responsibilities.

What you’ll do 

• Manage and quality assure all National Referral Mechanism (NRM) referrals received by Northumbria Police, ensuring referrals are accurately recorded, progressed and monitored in line with legislation, policy and national standards.
•  Review referrals to identify crime, safeguarding and investigative opportunities, maintaining accurate records across force systems and ensuring compliance with crime recording and information management requirements.
• Support the identification and safeguarding of victims of modern slavery, human trafficking and exploitation, ensuring relevant information is shared with internal departments and partner agencies to enable timely intervention and support.
• Analyse referral data, intelligence and force information to identify trends, vulnerabilities, emerging threats and links between victims, offenders and organised crime groups, producing reports to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Act as a key point of contact for NRM-related enquiries, providing advice and guidance to officers, staff and partner agencies, while working collaboratively with national agencies, police forces and external organisations to support investigations and intelligence development.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Serious and Organised Crime Exploitation Department, including maintaining records, preparing reports, coordinating meetings and training events, and supporting the effective delivery of departmental and partnership activities.

Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view the job description.

What you’ll bring 

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience of conducting research, analysing information and presenting findings in a clear and accurate manner.
•  Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, with the ability to manage, analyse and maintain data effectively.
• Demonstrable attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and work with sensitive and complex information.
• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage workloads, meeting deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work.
• Ability to work independently, using initiative and sound judgement to make informed decisions and resolve problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive and professional relationships with colleagues, partner agencies and other stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally to a range of audiences.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond positively to changing priorities and business needs.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and professionalism, with the ability to handle sensitive intelligence and confidential information appropriately.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of conducting research and intelligence gathering, with a good working knowledge of the National Intelligence Model (NIM). RISC Researcher IPP accreditation and experience of using PND, LEDS or similar intelligence systems would be advantageous.Experience of providing administrative and business support, including supporting managers, servicing meetings and producing accurate minutes, while delivering a professional service to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

We know it’s important for you to feel that you’re not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.  

Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.  

Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact careers@northumbria.police.uk.  

What we offer

•  26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays 
• NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme 
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave 
• Flexi time – allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs 
• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours) 
• Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force 
• Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution 
• Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts 
• Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers 
• Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets 
• We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support
• Access to gyms in some stations 
• Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Opportunity to volunteer in local community

We are committed to creating a connected and agile workplace. For agile and home-based roles, employees are expected to work from a Force site at least once a week, with two days recommended. Hiring managers can discuss arrangements at interview. This approach supports collaboration, wellbeing and strong working relationships.

Just so you know 

Candidates with priority status will be given precedence for this role over other applicants. 

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a NRM Administrator & Researcher with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.  

The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face-to-face interview.  Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.  

We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum and a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. Where application volumes are exceptionally high, we may prioritise those who most closely meet the criteria, applying the same fair approach to all candidates.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process. Please contact careers@northumbria.police.uk as early as possible so we can discuss your requirements.

Use of AI in Applications: AI tools may be used to support your application; however, all information provided must be an accurate reflection of your own skills, experience and qualifications. We encourage genuine responses that demonstrate your suitability for the role.

If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete Management Vetting (MV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.  

Terms of appointment 

This is a permanent role subject to a six-month probationary period.

If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.  

Internal applicants should normally have completed six months in their current role. Where this requirement is not met, approval must be sought through the Careers mailbox and will be considered by the relevant policy/process owner. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  

Salary Band 3, £26,154 

Location: Sunderland

Hours/Contract: 37 Hours, Permanent

Working for: North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (“NEROCU”) 

The North East Regional Organised Crime Unit is one of nine Regional Organised Crime Units (“ROCU”) in England and Wales who lead the regional response to tackling serious and organised crime whilst supporting local and national delivery. The ROCU network continues to expand and Home Office funding through police officer uplift and increased police staff capacity presents exciting opportunities to further enhance service delivery and positively impact on our partners and the public. The Home Office Serious and Organised Crime Strategy defines ROCU as leading the regional fight against Serious and Organised Crime and NEROCU have a critical role in leading, connecting and co-ordinating delivery across our region in all four P’s of the strategy; Pursue – prosecuting and disrupting people engaged in serious and organised criminality. Prevent – preventing people from engaging in serious and organised criminality. Protect – increasing protection against organised crime. Prepare – reducing the impact of serious and organised crime where it takes place. NEROCU comprises of specialist teams delivering across intelligence, operations, investigations, cyber, economic, technical and digital capabilities.  

Learn about our full benefits package

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Northeast Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU) and play a vital role in supporting the fight against serious and organised crime. Working at the heart of the unit, you will provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to senior leaders, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of critical operations that protect communities across the Northeast. From coordinating complex meetings and managing sensitive information to maintaining key records and information systems, your contribution will directly support those tackling some of the region’s most significant criminal threats. If you are highly organised, adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Provide professional administrative and secretarial support to the Head of NEROCU, Senior Management Team and wider unit, helping to ensure the smooth running of business activities.
• Coordinate meetings with colleagues, partner agencies and police forces across the region, arranging schedules, preparing documentation and handling sensitive information in line with GDPR and Data Protection requirements.
• Manage senior leaders’ diaries, organise appointments and meetings, and collate relevant papers and briefing materials to support effective decision-making.
• Produce high-quality documents, correspondence and meeting minutes, ensuring information is accurate, clear and completed within required timescales.
• Maintain and update databases, spreadsheets and other information systems, supporting the production of statistical information, audits and performance monitoring activities.
• Process incoming mail and correspondence, operate document tracking systems, and provide a range of clerical and administrative support to help the department deliver its objectives efficiently and effectively.

Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view the job description.

What you’ll bring

• GCSE qualification in English and Maths (or equivalent), together with strong IT skills and a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience of preparing and recording accurate meeting minutes and maintaining confidential records, 
• Experience in an administrative, PA, secretariat or similar support role, with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong planning and time management skills, with the ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build positive working relationships and communicate professionally with senior leaders, colleagues, partner agencies and external stakeholders.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to use your own initiative, solve problems, learn new skills quickly and work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• An ability to travel independently to Force and partner locations to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the role.

We know it’s important for you to feel that you’re not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.

Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact careers@northumbria.police.uk.

What we offer

• 26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
•  NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
• Flexi time – allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
• Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force
• Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
• Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
• Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
• Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
• We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.
• Access to gyms in some stations
• Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to volunteer in local community

Just so you know

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a Support Systems Administrator with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.

Use of AI in Applications: At Northumbria Police, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While AI can be a valuable resource, we encourage applicants to ensure their submissions accurately reflect their personal qualifications, experiences, and skills. Our selection process includes thorough evaluations to verify the authenticity and suitability of all applications. We value genuine and thoughtful responses that showcase your unique strengths and perspectives.

The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face-to-face interview. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.

We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview.

If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly. 

If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Security Clearance (SC) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed.  A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.

Terms of appointment

This is a permanent role subject to a six-month probationary period.

If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.

Internal
applicants should normally have completed six months in their current role.
Where this requirement is not met, approval must be sought through the Careers
mailbox and will be considered by the relevant policy/process owner. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Salary: Band 8, £36,066 – £41,028 (Please note it is Northumbria Police policy to appoint at the beginning of the band)   

Location: Sunderland

Hours/Contract: 37 Hours, Permanent

Working for: North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (“NEROCU”) 

The North East Regional Organised Crime Unit is one of nine Regional Organised Crime Units (“ROCU”) in England and Wales who lead the regional response to tackling serious and organised crime whilst supporting local and national delivery. The ROCU network continues to expand and Home Office funding through police officer uplift and increased police staff capacity presents exciting opportunities to further enhance service delivery and positively impact on our partners and the public. The Home Office Serious and Organised Crime Strategy defines ROCU as leading the regional fight against Serious and Organised Crime and NEROCU have a critical role in leading, connecting and co-ordinating delivery across our region in all four P’s of the strategy; Pursue – prosecuting and disrupting people engaged in serious and organised criminality. Prevent – preventing people from engaging in serious and organised criminality. Protect – increasing protection against organised crime. Prepare – reducing the impact of serious and organised crime where it takes place. NEROCU comprises of specialist teams delivering across intelligence, operations, investigations, cyber, economic, technical and digital capabilities.  

Learn about our full benefits package

The role

We are looking for an Office Manager to play a pivotal role in the effective delivery of support services across the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU). Reporting to the Head of Specialist Capabilities, you will lead and manage a multi-functional team responsible for delivering a diverse range of business support activities that enable operational policing to function effectively and efficiently.

This is a varied and dynamic leadership role with responsibility for performance, finance, infrastructure, governance and organisational support functions. You will work closely with the Senior Management Team, operational leads and partner organisations to ensure that support services meet the demands of a complex regional policing environment.

The successful candidate will oversee areas including business support, health and safety, facilities, fleet management, information governance, business continuity and organisational compliance. The role requires a proactive and innovative individual who can build strong relationships, improve processes and lead change across the unit.

What you’ll do

• Lead the NEROCU Support Services Team, creating a positive, high-performing culture that delivers excellent service and support across the organisation.
• Oversee a range of business support functions, ensuring services, resources and facilities are delivered efficiently to meet operational needs.
• Manage team performance and workloads, prioritising activity, allocating resources effectively and ensuring high standards of customer service and delivery.
• Build strong relationships with managers, staff and partner organisations, acting as a key point of contact to resolve issues and drive service improvements.
• Drive performance, compliance and continuous improvement, leading audits, maintaining business systems and ensuring policies, procedures and data meet organisational and legislative requirements.
• Provide leadership on governance, health and safety and business management, producing reports and performance information, coordinating inspections and audits, and ensuring the organisation remains compliant, efficient and well supported.
• Work collaboratively across NEROCU and partner agencies, identifying opportunities to enhance services, improve ways of working and deliver value for money.

Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view the job description

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated leader who can inspire and develop others, deliver high-quality services and drive continuous improvement. You’ll be comfortable leading teams and services within a large, complex organisation, building strong relationships with stakeholders and ensuring excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll be able to demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and support high-performing teams.
• Experience of managing service delivery, resources and performance, ensuring priorities, objectives and quality standards are consistently achieved.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to balance competing demands, make informed decisions and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to build effective relationships, influence outcomes and work collaboratively across teams and organisations.
• A track record of driving continuous improvement, developing processes, managing change and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, using data and insight to support decision-making, manage risk and improve performance.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach, with a commitment to delivering professional, high-quality services.
• Good digital skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to work confidently with business systems and data.
• An IOSH Managing Safely qualification (or equivalent Health & Safety qualification) is desireable for this role. Experience of working within policing, the public sector or another complex multi-agency environment would be advantageous.

We know it’s important for you to feel that you’re not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.

Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact careers@northumbria.police.uk.

What we offer

• 26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
•  NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
• Flexi time – allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
• Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force
• Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
• Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
• Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
• Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
• We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.
• Access to gyms in some stations
• Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to volunteer in local community

Just so you know

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of Office Manager with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.

Use of AI in Applications: At Northumbria Police, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While AI can be a valuable resource, we encourage applicants to ensure their submissions accurately reflect their personal qualifications, experiences, and skills. Our selection process includes thorough evaluations to verify the authenticity and suitability of all applications. We value genuine and thoughtful responses that showcase your unique strengths and perspectives.

The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face-to-face interview. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.

We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview.

If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly. 

If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Security Clearance (SC) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed.  A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.

Terms of appointment

This is a permanent role subject to a six-month probationary period.

If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.

Internal applicants should normally have completed six months in their current role. Where this requirement is not met, approval must be sought through the Careers mailbox and will be considered by the relevant policy/process owner. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.