Evidential & Court Preparation Administrator

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 Criminal Justice department as an Evidential and Court Preparation Administrator.

An opportunity has arisen to join the team in Prosecution Support Unit within Prosecution and Victim Services Department. The Prosecution Support Unit works with the Crown Prosecution Service, Her Majesties Court Services and Probation. Working as part of the team, your work will be key to the delivery of effective liaison between the units and counter agencies.

What you'll do

You will undertake a range of clerical duties to support and contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the services provided. This will include preparing charge files, postal requisitions and processing information to ensure all files are up to date.
To support the flow of information between the Force, HMCTS and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), you will input and extract data from computer systems, meeting required deadlines and ensuring a smooth process for all.
Using your strong communication skills, you will respond to enquiries from both internal and external parties, ensuring they are referred or redirected to the relevant staff, ensuring customer satisfaction.
You will assist in preparing remand hearings (Please note this will involve Saturday morning working on a rota basis roughly 1 in 3 weekends).

Able to work as part of a multi-disciplined team.
Confidence to multitask, recording information accurately with attention to detail.
Able to manage workloads and prioritise to ensure deadlines are met.
Effective communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships.
Ability to achieve performance targets and manage competing priorities., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
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Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job - and that's where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.

As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we'll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.

As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.

26 days' leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
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

Just so you know