Business Support Assistant

Please note this advert is only open to redeployees at risk of redundancy. This advert officially closed to all internal and external candidates on 21/12/2025 

What does the Business Support Administrator role involve?

You will be working  within a small team, within the wider team Business Support function.  This role will be part time, 16 hours per week.  The role will be based at our Ely Police Station, with the occasional requirement to travel to other sites.  You will be required to attend the workplace and there is no ability for home working due to the nature of the role. Every day is different whatever your role in policing, so here’s an overview of your day-to-day responsibilities: 

1. Provide a broad range of administrative support to allow local policing within Cambridgeshire Constabulary to operate effectively and efficiently.
2. To source and purchase goods and services utilising the departmental e-procurement processes, ensuring that any spend is committed in compliance with Constabulary financial instructions.
3. Management of both Officer personal issue equipment (radios, PAVA, Lockers etc), and vehicle equipment (breathalysers, road signs etc) and associated administration of records relating to these processes. This to ensure that Officers are able to effectively and efficiently deploy for duties.
4. Health and Safety administration, i.e. provision of First Aid equipment, PPE, testing kits etc. to ensure compliance with BCH Health and Safety policies.
5. Assist with facility upgrades as required, in line with the SLA in place with Estates to ensure effective and appropriate use of estate.
6. To manage the BSU petty cash at Parkside.

 Are you the right person for the Business Support Administrator position?

It is important to us that we hire someone with the right values and attitude that align with ours. Whether officer or staff, we are serving the public, and the policing Competency and Values Framework underpins everything we do. We are also looking for you to:

• GCSE or equivalent (minimum grade C) in English Language and Maths.
• Administration experience in an office environment.
• Have experience of working with Microsoft Office and M365
• Have the ability to effectively prioritise workload and work independently, with attention to detail whilst working under pressure and at pace.
• Have an ability to work effectively with other department team members and to build effective working relationships at all levels.
• Have great attention to detail
• Be proactive and use your initiative

If you think this could be the role for you, we encourage you to apply today. If you have any queries regarding the application process, you can contact the recruitment team via recruitment@bch.police.uk

For queries regarding the role, please contact Josie McFarlane via Josie.McFarlane@cambs.police.uk

Cambridgeshire Constabulary celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented or minority groups.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary is a Disability Confident Employer. Should you require any reasonable adjustments for your application process, please contact the HR on 01438 757777. We also recognise the ‘offer an interview’ scheme; to candidates who meet the minimum requirement, regardless of any points system or portfolio gathering; and this is throughout promotion boards and the interview process. Where possible, we will also consider flexible working requests.

Additional Advert Information 

All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role. 

Please note - If you qualify as an internal candidate for this role with the force that is advertising then Internal applicants can upload either a CV or the internal role summary form attached to the advert.  

Please be advised that as part of the Vetting Process the BCH Vetting Unit may be required to contact your current line manager for a Supervisor Appraisal. This is in line with the 2025 National Guidelines for Vetting (APP 6.5.18). Please see examples below of when this would be a necessary requirement: 

• When an individual is applying to transfer forces 

• When an individual is having their vetting renewed 

• When an individual is moving into a role that needs MV clearance, even if they are already in a role that requires MV 

• When an individual is moving into or already in a role working closely with vulnerable individuals 

If any of the above relate to your circumstances, then please expect that your current line manager will be contacted for a Supervisor Appraisal at the point of submitting your vetting application. 

This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed with a successful candidate and accepted by them.  

Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any point during the recruitment process. If a redeployee does apply and is successful, they will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions. 

It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed. 

As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’