Business Support Clerk – South Yorkshire Police
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Contract Type: Permanent
* Role: Business Support Clerk
* Department: Force Control Room
* Location: Atlas Court, Sheffield
* Salary: £25,242 – £27,204 (pro rata)
* Hours: 18.5 per week
In this role you will provide administrative and clerical support contributing to the effective running of the department.
Key Responsibilities
* Act in accordance with Financial Regulations and Financial Instructions, procedures and guidance.
* Source, order and raise requisitions for goods and services using value for money principles and the relevant information system, e.g., i-procurement.
* Receipt goods and services, confirm deliveries and quantities and maintain accurate records.
* Administer local purchase card and disturbance and income accounts which includes:
o providing cash (e.g., payment of cash expenses, cash advances)
o collecting, receipting, reconciling, and banking income (cash and cheque)
o maintaining accurate electronic records
o safe auditing
* Track and supply equipment, uniform, controlled stationery, stock, and issue where appropriate.
* Communicate with internal and external customers to progress queries and provide guidance and assistance.
* Administer the booking of travel and accommodation for staff/officers including Senior Officers/Staff ensuring best value principles are adhered to.
* General clerical duties to include correspondence, mail typing, photocopying, filing etc.
Skills and Experience
* Experience of working in an office environment.
* Ability to utilise Microsoft applications.
* Proven numeracy.
* Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview.
What We Offer
* A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme.
* Generous annual leave allowance.
* A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
* Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working.
* A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust.
* Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police.
* Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice.
* Flexible lifestyle benefits such as Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme.
* Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020‑2025.
* Membership to the Sports and Social Club.
* Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the minimum checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 3 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre‑requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.
Appearance & Standards
South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self‑expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers, staff, and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.
Key Values
At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do: Fairness, Integrity & Trust. The attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.
Smarter Ways Of Working
South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. The role is a fixed role, typically undertaken at a fixed single place of work (on police premises) for most of the time.
Contact Details
For further information about the role, please contact Katie Holmes via email: Katie.Holmes@southyorkshire.police.uk.
Closing Date
24th November 2025
How To Apply
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Candidate Information
Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, the relevant pre‑employment checks are required. These include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.
Diversity & Inclusion
Applications are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable under‑represented groups. If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.
Recruitment Video
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