Business Support Assistant - Apprenticeship (NABIS)

As a key member of the team, you will routinely communicate with a significant number of internal and external partners and stakeholders by managing the administration across NABIS

The Key Responsibilities involve:

Provision of administrative support to the unit; enabling the efficient and effective operation of NABIS. To support National and local governance meetings with logistics minute taking and actions management. To support NABIS activities by providing a central point of contact for purchasing requests including ammunition, forensic equipment, stationery and uniform orders. To process travel bookings and hotel arrangements for NABIS staff travelling both nationally and internationally, including insurance requirements and expenses. To maintain NABIS records, on equipment, facilities and asset management.

Training:

Training will be provided in the workplace with monthly face-to-face training sessions. Supported with weekly independent study time.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be able to apply for a permanent position if there is one available, but there is no guarantee.

Employer Description:
West Midlands Police is the second largest police force in the country, covering an area of 348 square miles and serving a population of almost 2.8 million. The region sits at the very heart of the country and covers the three major centres of Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton. It also includes the busy and thriving districts of Sandwell, Walsall, Solihull and Dudley. Leisure, retail and conference amenities, together with Premiership and Championship football teams, attract millions of visitors annually. The West Midlands is an area rich in diversity, with 18 per cent of its population from ethnic minority backgrounds. An average of 170,000 motorists travel through the region daily, making its motorways some of the busiest in Europe. Against this backdrop, the force deals with more than 2,000 emergency calls for help every day, as well as patrolling the streets and responding to incidents 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week.

Working Hours :
The hours of work are 36.5hrs a week, Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness