Inspection Support Coordinator - Hybrid

Inspection Support Coordinator - Hybrid working

Role type:
Police Staff

Parental Leave Cover

Contract type:
Part Time

Department:
Chief of Staff

Location:

Portishead, Police Headquarters, Valley Road, Portishead - BS20 8QJ

Grade/scale: SC5

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

Reporting to the force’s dedicated Inspection and Audit Lead, you will:

• Provide administrative and coordination support for the preparation, facilitation and response to HMICRS inspections.
• Coordinate and track recommendations from HMICFRS and external audits, ensuring timely updates and progress reporting.
• Support effective planning, accurate record-keeping, timely communication and smooth operational processes within the inspection team.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insight into different areas of the Force, working closely with colleagues across department and contributing to our continuous improvement journey.

• Assist with the scheduling and coordination of internal and external inspections and audits.
• Facilitate consistent communication with partners and internal stakeholders through both written and verbal channels.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records relating to inspections and audits, conducting necessary research to deliver detailed report analysis, performance measures, and data insights.
• Utilise a variety of organisational IT systems efficiently to complete assigned tasks.
• Organise meeting and prepare and circulate meeting agendas, notes and follow-up actions.
• Assist with the administration and management of His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and South West Auditing Partner (SWAP) data and document requests.
• Promote Inspection and Audit priorities across the organisation by disseminating best practices and fostering strong working relationships both internally and externally.
• Support the organisation in the monitoring and timely implementation of recommendations, to include the development and maintenance of templates, trackers and reports.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders through written and verbal engagement, including participation in meetings as necessary.
• Deliver additional support services as required to support the organisation with inspection and audit activity.

• Experience of displaying excellent attention to detail.
• Exceptional organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with experience of dealing with a wide variety of customers.
• The ability to prioritise and manage own workload.

A package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits to support whatever stage of life you're in. Including:

• Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching and health assessment
• Staff discount scheme for savings on shopping, days out, sporting events, holidays
• Blended working approach with the option to work from your home address for a proportion of the week

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 29th June 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 27th July 2026.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.

For further information regarding the role please contact Angela Gosling via email (angela.gosli).

Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible. This role has been identified as a blended role.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.

Please note:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.