Evidential Property Store Team Leader

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.
It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

In this role you will be accountable for the day to day delivery of the evidential property service and the implementation of policy relating to the acquisition, retention, storage, retrieval and disposal of property (seized and found).

You will also be accountable for the delivery of:

• A high quality, consistent and professional service to customers in line with clearly defined service specifications.


• Managing and developing the Evidential Property staff to maximise their potential and to deliver efficiencies where possible.


• To comply with all statutory requirements both proactively and responsively in order to ensure safe working environments are maintained., We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police

Please see attached job description for the full purpose of the role. Please note, that this role is based in Sussex and will be discussed with you should you be successful. A means of transport and being able to drive is essential., QUALIFICATIONS
• Business or management degree or equivalent management experience gained in a similar role IOSH Certificate Working Safely IOSH Certificate Managing Safety in the Workplace


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE · Proven, demonstrable experience of working in an evidential property stores environment, · Experience of supervising and motivating a team; using tact, initiative and independent judgement within policy and procedure. · Experience of leading teams through organisational change · Evidence of an up-to-date and ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) plan. · Demonstrable knowledge and application of legislation and statutory requirements for the seizure, retention and disposal of evidential property. · Demonstrable knowledge and application of legislation and statutory requirements of Health & Safety particularly relating to the handling and storage of hazardous items, lone working and working at height. · To have a methodical, accurate and organised approach, with an eye for detail and a proven track record of applying best practice investigative techniques, for reviewing, recording and applying decisions for
the retention or disposal of seized property. · Ability to work independently using own judgement to make dynamic and informed decisions in the resolutions of issues that present themselves · Have the ability to act in the organisation's best interest whilst managing the expectations of a demanding and ever-changing environment. · Strong operational skills including resource planning and time management. · Excellent planning and organisation skills with the ability to co-ordinate projects and manage deadlines. · Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate effectively and fluently with a range of people using influencing and coaching skills to build trust and confidence. · Good decision making and negotiation skills with the ability to influence decision makers at all levels, including the ability to upwardly challenge where necessary. · Strong analytical skills and an attention to details when carrying out
audits and evaluating/ highlighting exceptions in data reports · Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to deliver difficult messages effectively and cohesively. · Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio and Project. · Experience of business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner, We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;


• career progression



• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)



• generous annual leave allowance



• discounts for everyday spend



• generous and supportive parental leave



• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support



• discounted contributory healthcare scheme, Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;


• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces



• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally



• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment