SYP – Accident Records Clerk

Job title:

SYP – Accident Records Clerk

Company

South Yorkshire Police

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accident Records Clerk to work on a temporary basis until 31st March 2026.Key responsibilities:

• Answer and respond to incoming correspondence.
• Deal with and action incoming requests and payment.
• Liaise with Police Officers and arrange interviews with solicitors/ insurance companies.
• Work closely with legal services in accordance with force policy and guidelines.
• Calculate the costs for the supply of information to solicitors/insurance companies in accordance with ACPO charging guidelines.
• Must make accurate and consistent decisions on disclosure of collisions in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
• Must prioritise workload on a daily basis to ensure relevant information is supplied to the Courts on time when requested.
• Provide advice to Solicitors, Insurance companies, victims and witnesses regarding the progress of the requests and any other information that is required.
• Must utilise a diary system to track ‘Consent’ forms, which are sent out to all individuals involved in an accident i.e., the victim, witnesses, Police Officer on duty etc.

Skills and experience:

• Experience of Microsoft Word packages including Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act.
• Previous Administration/ Clerical experience.

Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interviewFor more detailed information relating to the role, skills and experience for this role, please refer to the attached role profile.What we offer:We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working
• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust
• Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
• Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme
• Committed to embedding sustainability:
• Membership to the Sports and Social Club
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

Eligibility:Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 3 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.Appearance & Standards:South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers, staff, and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.Smarter ways of Working:South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables South Yorkshire Police to provide an outstanding service to the community.There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid.This role has been evaluated as a Hybrid role.Hybrid: Applicable when the work can be undertaken at any location, whether that be a SYP building or from home.South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values:At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do Fairness, Integrity & Trust, the attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.Contact details:For further information about the role, please contact: Sue Hare on 0114 2202891Closing Date: Friday 27 September 2024Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Talent Acquisition Manager and the Line Manager for the role.How to apply:Please click ‘Apply’Candidate Information:Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.Diversity & Inclusion:Expressions of interest are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates.It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilising a range of backgrounds, experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome expressions of interest from these valuable underrepresented groups.If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team onIn addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.Internal Candidates:This vacancy is temporary therefore, you must have the support of your current Line Manager to apply. If you are a permanent member of staff, this would be classed as a secondment opportunity. If you are on a fixed term contract, you must contact the Talent Acquisition Team before applying.Please ensure that you and your current line manager complete the attached consent form. Please email the completed form to the hiring line manager, with the role title and the closing date stated in the subject of your email.Without support, your application will not be considered any further.

Expected salary

£23121 – 24921 per year

Location

Sheffield

Job date

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 23:26:31 GMT

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