Job Description

Firearms Licensing Administrator

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Department
Firearms Licensing & Explosive Department
Location
Witney, Home Address (Hybrid)
Rank/Grade
TVP Broad Band 2D
Salary
Band 2D, circa 24,498 per annum, plus benefits
Part/Full Time
Full Time - All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational / business reasons why this cannot be accommodated
Type of Contract
Permanent

Job Advert

Full time vacancy

An opportunity has arisen to join the Firearms Licensing & Explosive Department.


In this interesting role you will be responsible for the administration of firearms licensing in accordance with the Firearms Acts, Home Office Guidance, Home Office Statutory Guidance and the Explosives Regulations. You will also be required to provide advice and guidance to applicants and certificate holders.


Your duties will include conducting background checks, maintaining computer records and files relating to certificates issued under the Firearms Act and handling routine telephone enquiries, taking action as necessary.


This is a hybrid role consisting of 1 working day minimum in the office, once fully trained.


If you have you been in your current post for less than 12 months, you need to seek approval from your line manager to be eligible to apply for this role.


If you are an 'at risk' member of staff, please apply directly to the At Risk Recruitment Mailbox with your REI form and do not complete the online application.


If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk

quoting reference

22687

. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.

Please use Google Chrome when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is

Sunday 10th August 2025.

At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.

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. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.

Supporting You

. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we'll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.

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Vetting.

All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.