FIREARMS & EXPLOSIVES LICENSING ADMINISTRATION & INTELLIGENCE RESEARCHER - CAMBS

Force
Cambridgeshire Constabulary
HIDDEN - Role Type
Police Staff
Contract Duration
Permanent
Contract Type
Part Time
Department
Firearms & Explosives Licensing
Location
Monkswood
Grade
Scale 5
Salary
£29,109
Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
Hours / Week
22 hours
Closing Date
21/04/2025, 23:55
Job Description
The BCH Firearms & Explosives Licensing Team have a permanent Part time vacancy available as a Firearms & Explosives Licensing Administration and Intelligence Researcher.
The post holder will be working alongside fourteen other administrators and will report directly to the Administration Team Manager.
The post is based at the department’s central hub in Monks Wood, Cambridgeshire, the ability to travel to and work from Monks Wood is essential.
The primary role of the Firearms and Explosives Licensing Unit is to grant, firearms, shotgun and explosives certificates to applicants who have a valid reason for possessing them, and who are assessed to pose no threat risk of harm to public safety under the provisions of the Firearms Act 1968, using a risk assessed approach and applying the National Decision-Making Model.
The successful applicant will require the ability to demonstrate an understanding and follow complex procedures in line with Firearms Legislation and be adaptable and flexible to process changes within this fast-paced environment. In addition to this, the ideal candidate will hit the ground running, possess a positive attitude and work with strong team ethics.
Proficient I.T skills and a good standard of written and verbal communication are essential in this role, due to the complex and bespoke software systems that are used on a daily basis.

Daily duties can include but are not limited to:

• High quality and accurate data entry maintaining various databases such as NFLMS and PNC.
• Interrogate computer systems, draw information, and make assessments on the findings for presentation to FEO’s and/or decision makers.
• Assess reports from FEO, update NFLMS and generate holders’ certificate.
• Review received payments and update the system as part of the departments finance.
• Deal with incoming enquiries both by phone and email.
• Providing a quality service to our customers and optimising the use of digital technology are paramount to our future vision of the Firearms Licensing Team.

The post holder will provide excellent customer service while managing a wide range of tasks and look for ways to improve the service we deliver. You may be required to occasionally travel across the Tri-force area-Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire. Please see the role profile attached for further details of the responsibilities of the role.
For further information please contact Fran SLY on Fran.Sly@beds.police.uk

WHY WORK FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE CONSTABULARY?

We have gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.
If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then we are the force for you.

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.

To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds with a range of professional and life experiences so that we are truly representative of our communities.

Daily duties can include but are not limited to:

• High quality and accurate data entry maintaining various databases such as NFLMS and PNC.
• Interrogate computer systems, draw information, and make assessments on the findings for presentation to FEO’s and/or decision makers.
• Assess reports from FEO, update NFLMS and generate holders’ certificate.
• Review received payments and update the system as part of the departments finance.
• Deal with incoming enquiries both by phone and email.
• Providing a quality service to our customers and optimising the use of digital technology are paramount to our future vision of the Firearms Licensing Team