Administrative Assistant (Northfleet, Kent)

Location of Role: Northfleet 

Advert Closing Date: 12/02/2026 

Starting Salary: £24,813.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)

Part/Full Time: Full Time 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri 

Weekend/Evening Working: No 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administrative Assistant to join the Admin Team within the Criminal Justice Unit (CJU), based at North Kent Police Station. The Criminal Justice Unit oversees all functions relating to the review and processing of crime files, delivering a wide range of case administration responsibilities that support the criminal justice process.

The Administrative Assistant is a key role within this busy unit, providing essential administrative support to ensure the department operates efficiently and that cases progress effectively through the criminal justice system. The role involves a varied workload with competing priorities and deadlines, therefore you will need to  demonstrate a strong ability to take ownership of your work, manage your own workload, and maintain excellent organisational skills.

You will be responsible for managing case file material entering the department, ensuring it is registered and processed in line with force policy and relevant procedures. You will play an integral role in accurately recording and maintaining data across force databases, systems, and spreadsheets. Additional responsibilities include managing departmental email inboxes, handling incoming and outgoing post, and assessing correspondence to determine the most appropriate course of action.

The role will also require liaison with a range of partner agencies, including HM Courts & Tribunals Service and the Crown Prosecution Service, as well as internal departments.

Essential Criteria

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good IT skills
• Effective office organisation skills

Desirable Criteria

It would be advantageous if applicants can demonstrate:

• An understanding of MOPI (management of police information) and GDPR

This opportunity would suit a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is adaptable and able to work effectively in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. As an Administrative Assistant within the CJU, you will play a vital role in supporting the criminal justice process.

For further information, please contact ross.clark@kent.police.uk.

Kent Police offer incremental increases within this salary band, therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of £25,809.00.

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Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status.

Please let us know if you require extra support at any stage of the application process, or for further information regarding this position, please email us at recruitment.business.services@ecis.police.uk stating ‘Application Support and Adjustments’ in the title of your email. Alternatively, you can call us on 01245 452833. Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.

If you’re not from the UK, you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain. If you’re from the UK you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesn’t apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.