Contract type: Fixed Term – 1 year subject to review
Rank/grade: E
Salary: Starting Salary £42,220 + £6,920 London Weighting
Directorate/department: Corporate Services, IMS
Vetting level required: MV/SC (find out more here- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels / https://assets.college.police.uk/s3fs-public/2024-12/Vetting-authorised-professional-practice.pdf?VersionId=lvkOlukt26I3eQsjhOpkPlXGcGIvI4LV )
Location: Bishopsgate Police Station
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Who are we?
As City of London Police, we protect the people, businesses and infrastructure of the City of London, one of the most important and dynamic environments in the UK and globally. London City is the smallest borough in London, so does that make our job any less challenging? Absolutely not – because there’s so much going on.
City of London Police play a vital role in keeping the City of London diverse community safe. As a Police Staff Member you will be helping to making the city safer and deliver a valued service for those that live, work and visit the City.
Hybrid working - This Police Staff role adheres to Corporation of London’s hybrid working policy, which requires a 60% office attendance rate. The specifics of this will be discussed locally with your hiring manager if you’re successful for the role.
The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.
The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strive for inclusivity within our Force. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those who are disabled, have long-term health conditions, and/or are neurodivergent, those with Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, female candidates, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
About the team
The Frontline Systems Support and Development Team (FSSD) – Niche RMS Systems Administrator role sits within the Information Management Security service area in the Corporate Services Directorate.
The Niche RMS Systems Administrator maintains the business-critical Niche Record Management System used by the City of London Police, which is used operationally by over a thousand police officers and staff members.
About the role
An exciting opportunity to play a key role within the City of London Police by administrating its Niche Record Management System that is used to manage its operational information ranging from Investigation and crime management, property management as well as case preparation and criminal justice management.
As well as maintaining user accounts, templates, workflows and other administrative activities you will take a key role in the development and improvement of the usage of the system through liaising with business areas to meet local, national and legislative requirements.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will be:
Support and develop Niche RMS to meet operational and strategic needs while managing access control and user role profiles.
Monitor Real Time system performance, proactively identifying security threats or vulnerabilities.
Support the forces main Niche record management system as a subject matter expert who has in depth knowledge in the way that it is set up, works and methodology behind the system, which in turn will assist in problem solving.
Support and taking responsibility for the administration of its Niche Record Management System, while working with external stakeholders, notably COLP’s East Midlands collaboration and all the obligations that relationship brings.
To manage testing of the Niche record management system when new workflows and modules are being designed or put into the system or patches are being applied. This would be in the relevant safe network environment
Requirements
Your application will be scored against the criteria listed below for shortlisting. Please ensure that you reference your ability, knowledge and experience against these points in your application.
- Technical knowledge and demonstrable practical experience of Niche system administration, understanding permissions while maintaining, configuring, and optimising Niche
- A proven track record of working within business-critical operational systems
- Recent demonstrable practical experience of using and administrating a law enforcement investigation management complex Record Management System – ideally Niche RMS
- Strong experience of database network administration and system administration
- Proficient with IT applications (Microsoft Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint, MS TEAMS, MS FORMS and Microsoft Outlook)
This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK. Also, due to this role requiring MV/SC level vetting, you need to have continuously resided in the UK for the last 5 years. This residency needs to be in the immediate 5 years prior to this application. If you do not meet this requirement, you are not eligible to apply for the role, due to nature of the vetting checks needed.
If you would like to discuss the role please contact:
FSSD Department Head Detective Inspector Paul Lilley
[email protected]
Or
FSSD Team Manager Sandeep Rumpal
[email protected]
Selection Process
As part of the initial application process, you will be asked to evidence how your experience, skills, and knowledge align with the points listed above in the ‘Requirements Section.’
The application and interview will be tested under Level 2 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.
Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is 23:59hrs on Friday 7th August 2026.
Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to attend a competency-based interview, anticipated to be held week commencing 31st August 2026.
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Benefits:
A diverse workforce improves the service we provide to our public by making us more approachable and relevant within our communities. This is why it’s vitally important that we recruit people from a wide range of communities and backgrounds with an understanding of cultural issues and a wide range of skills. We therefore particularly encourage female and people from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities to join us.
The way we work is changing. With a few exceptions most roles will be able to accommodate part time, job share and flexible working patterns. We can also offer hybrid working patterns of home and office based shift patterns. Feel free to speak to us about any flexible working requirements.
The Force has a number of Staff Support Networks that can offer you support and advice. Applicants are very welcome to contact the networks directly if they need any support or ask any question before they apply. For further information on the networks and their contact details please visit:
https://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/police-forces/city-of-london-police/areas/city-of-london/about-us/about-us/equality-and-diversity2/equality-and-diversity-support-networks/
- LGPS Pension Scheme - Local Government Pension Scheme explained - Which?
- Access to Blue Light Card scheme - Welcome to Blue Light Card
- Discounts within the Square Mile specifically for City of London Police employees
- Free access to our Force Gym (with dedicated time for female colleagues throughout the week), Personal Training Instructors with a range of specialisms, and a large variety of fitness and wellbeing programmes
- 29 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, increasing up to 34 days with continuous service
- Season Ticket Loans
