Vacancy Reference Number
22263
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Number of Vacancies
2
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(B) OCU
Operational Support Services
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Location
Belvedere Storage Facility
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Band
Band F
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Part/Full Time
Full Time
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Hours per Week
36 hours per week
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Type of Contract
Permanent
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Job Advert
Job Title: Band 'F' Warehouse Operative Support
Salary: The starting salary is £33,072, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £ 30,063, basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £ 32,313. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Belvedere Storage Facility
Warehouse & Exhibits Support, Belvedere Warehouse
This post is part of the Warehouse service delivery team delivering support activities to OSS customers and other business groups in relation to Exhibits Support. The service we provide covers a wide range of activities defined within the groupings of administration, exhibits, compliance and training to individuals and to groups. Service improvement and data cleanse work is involved which requires a good level of IT knowledge and data entry. This post will also require face to face contact with visitors to Belvedere.
Central Warehouse is located at Belvedere Storage Facility and a deeper storage solution in Woolwich at Warspite Road. This role will be based within the OSS Central Warehouse but there is a requirement to move across the MPS as requested.
Working hours within this role are to cover office hours (between 08:00 to 17:00 on a rota basis) within the agreed OSS operating hours of 6am-6pm.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with OSS and MPS colleagues in relation to Exhibits from across the MPS using the relevant software packages (CONNECT) in place as well as face to face.
Liaising with stakeholders with regards exhibits and collections and other general enquiries.
Make best use of the latest technology in particular SharePoint/Power BI/Teams/Intranet
An extensive knowledge of the MPS Criminal Exhibits Manual
Compliance working with the audit and, learning & development process
Compliance with existing exhibits process
Work with other colleagues within OSS, share best practice and have an understanding of the process in each area
Working within the Warehouse to ensure compliance with distribution and retention policies
Mailbox management for Distribution, Pava and, Building Support as required
Entering Lab Exhibit documentation onto CONNECT
Support H&S process & documentation management
Training and supporting colleagues in use of CONNECT
How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button “. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and/or Personal Statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 19/08/2026.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 24/08/2026
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 09/09/2026
www.metpolicecareers.co.uk
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Essential For The Role
Essential For The Role, e.g. qualifications, licenses, languages, training
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Excellent IT and communication skills both verbal and written in particular Outlook and CONNECT
Excellent Microsoft package skills including Excel (Power Query), PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio
Good organisation skills as well as attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a confident manner
Experience of data entry
Experience of working in a target driven environment
Be forward thinking and proactive in assessing and completing your work load
Problem solving
Understanding of the current Review, Retention & Disposal process
Knowledge of the Non-Police Firearms SOP, and safe working practices around the storage, movement and disposal
Understanding of the higher risk item process (Cash, Jewellery, Ammunition etc.) with regards to retention and disposal.
Liaising with 3rd party suppliers
Ability to access relevant databases of both current and historic systems
Health and Safety in a working environment
Understanding of both local and central disposal processes
Understanding the process around handling of hazardous goods
Manufacture and Storage Explosives Regulations 2005
Legislation - Police (Property) Act 1897, Police (Property) Regulations 1997
Compliance with all corporate H&S guidelines e.g. manual handling, working at height
Capable of manual handling items up to 15kg in weight (reasonable adjustments will be made)
Demonstrate a flexible approach, open to new ideas, approaches and cultures, valuing diversity and difference, supporting and taking part in change initiatives
Desirable Skills:
Experience in liaising with colleagues and stakeholders with regards exhibits, collections and other general enquiries.
Experience with SharePoint/Excel/Teams/Intranet.
An extensive knowledge of the MPS Criminal Exhibits Manual.
Detailed experience in Outlook mailbox management.
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Required Languages
English
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Reports To
Band 'D' Team Leader
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Additional Information
CVF Staff Band.pdf – 971KB Opens in a new window
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Disability Confident Statement
The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women.
As a Disability Confident Leader, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.
Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job-related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about police fitness standards.
Read our full disability confidence statement.
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