This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.
Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.
Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.
Division / Department - People Services
Grade - Surrey Police Grade D / Sussex Police Grade 7
Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £26,875 - £29,670 / Sussex Police £26,703 - £28,914
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Sussex Police Headquarters, Lewes
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
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
Our team oversees the administration for the recruitment of Police Officers and PCSO’s as well as internal and external recruitment of support staff at all levels.
As an Assistant in the friendly Attraction and Recruitment team, you will gain valuable experience in a wide range of processes from the basic administration level, moving up to understand and advise on the policies and law that underpin these processes.
You’ll be responsible for providing administrative support, responding to queries and giving basic advice to enquiring members of the public, applicants and hiring managers. Using a range of systems, including our applicant tracking system and SAP, your duties will include:
- Leading on the administration process of one or more bulk recruitment campaign from the initial advert to hiring on SAP and on-boarding
- Arranging, allocating and attending to support appointments such as interviews and pre-employment check appointments.
- Responding to queries via telephone, email and face to face, providing advice and guidance to our customers.
- Assess candidates against set criteria at relevant recruitment stages and proceed and reject them accordingly.
- Access and maintain recruitment records in relation to selection processes.
As a team we are based at Sussex Police Headquarters, Lewes and team members are expected to attend this location at least twice a week, there may be a requirement to attend more on occasion. There is a degree of flexibility with the working hours and when not required in the office team members can work from home.
You will need:
- excellent customer service skills
- attention to detail
- excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- administration experience
- a good level of literacy and numeracy
- the ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
- Microsoft Word and Excel skills are essential
- it is desirable to have experience in using an applicant tracking system and HR system (we use Talentlink and SAP HR).
- a CIPD membership or HR qualification is desired but is not essential for the role.
Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.
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
- on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
- generous and supportive parental leave
- financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
- discounted contributory healthcare scheme
For any queries or if you wish to discuss the role please contact the Attraction and Recruitment Team Leader, Max Brown: [email protected]
Interviews are planned to take place at Sussex Police Headquarters, Lewes on 3rd and 4th September 2026.
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 Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are 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.
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.
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 [email protected] 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
Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.
