SSF Purchasing and Payments Administrator

Grade: Scale 4

Salary: £24,921 to £27,351

Agile Working: Hybrid - this role can be performed from home more often than not.

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Hours per Week: 37

Type of Contract: Temporary

Temporary Contract End Date: 31 March 2025

Level of Welsh language ability required?: 2

Closing Date: 25/07/2024, 12:00

We have an exciting hybrid opportunity to work with our Purchasing and Payments team.

If you enjoy providing a quality customer service and would like to support our Force then this is the job for you!

This is a full-time Temporary position where you will work from home and office (Colwyn Bay), in the role of SSF Purchasing and Payments Administrator. You will be part of an important supportive function of the force who are responsible for receiving, prioritising, and responding to requests for goods and services for the Force. You will review invoices and submit for payment, paying close attention to detail and ensuring work is completed in a timely manner. The role also deals with cash services and ensures all records are maintained and updated to a high standard. 

What will I need to be considered for the SSF Purchasing and Payments Administrator?

The role requires applicants who can demonstrate (with evidence) the minimum criteira in the following areas:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of qualification in a relevant subject area e.g., Business Administration, Finance, Customer Service, or be able to evidence an equivalent and relevant amount of experience.
• Possess and be able to evidence excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Able to demonstrate experience of using relevant IT systems and software for recording and retrieving information.
• Be able to work as part of a team or independently using own initiative.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines, responding positively under pressure

What are our benefits?  

Here at North Wales Police, we value our employees and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as: 

• All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join 
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
• Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters and not forgetting our wellbeing dog 
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunities    
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements    
• Sick pay provisions    

Welsh

North Wales Police are a bilingual organisation and for this role, you’ll need to demonstrate Level 2 Spoken Welsh skills, which means you’re able to give and ask for personal details and basic information; to make simple requests and say a few phrases about yourself in Welsh. Within your first 12 months service you will be required to reach Level 3 Spoken Welsh language skills.