Job Description

Are you experienced in a detail-driven, customer-focused role and eager to learn and take on a fresh challenge? Do you enjoy collaborating on projects that make a real impact? If so, we want to hear from you!


We're a small, supportive but busy team at the heart of Workforce Planning and Resourcing, and we're looking for a motivated Establishment Management Advisor to join our Establishment Control Team.

In this role, your main responsibilities will include:

Maintain the integrity of the organisation structure data held on computerised systems and create organisational structures as necessary allocating staff to appropriate posts. Quality assure all data received, carrying out necessary research to provide clarity as to the change being requested. Monitor organisational establishment data, conducting audits of the system and changes made to the system on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of workforce data, highlighting any discrepancies, taking corrective action where necessary. Develop and maintain close working relationships with managers, HR, Finance and Workforce Planning colleagues ensuring early oversight of proposed organisational changes within specified directorates/departments. Assist in the provision of financial control, liaising with other teams as appropriate, ensuring systems and processes are efficiently linked.

Skills and experience required:

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels Able to meet deadlines, prioritise workloads and work independently Detail focused with a focus on ensuring accuracy Analytical and problem-solving skills

What we can offer you:

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

Flexible working Continuous professional development Local Government Pension Scheme 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

Additional information:

This role is based at Police Headquarters in Portishead working alongside your team, and you will also have the opportunity to work from home for a proportion of your working week.


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


Applications successful at shortlisting will be invited to attend a face to face interview w/c 29th September 2025.


For further information regarding this role please contact Kim Dann via email (kim.dann@avonandsomerset.police.uk).

About us

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.

We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.

Find out more about our benefits and culture

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.

Blended Working/ Hybrid Working

Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible.

This role has been identified as a blended role.

The successful candidate for this role 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.

Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)

You will require the following detail to complete this application form:

National Insurance Number Identification Detail e.g. passport Address information including proof Referee information Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have

If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.

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