Job Description

Would you like to be part of a small yet diverse team that offers a unique opportunity to oversee a variety of work across the organisation?

Do you want to help support improvement work that helps us strive to be outstanding?


We have an exciting opportunity for an Inspection Support Coordinator to join our friendly team within our Force Inspection and Crime Standards department. This role plays a vital part in supporting the force's HMICFRS inspection process and managing the coordination of HMICFRS and other external recommendations.


If you're someone who has excellent attention to detail, exceptional organisational skills, is confident reviewing data and information, and is able to stay calm under pressure, then this could be the role for you.

About the role:

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.

We are recruiting for two Inspection Support Coordinator roles. One permanent and one temporary (maternity chain cover expected to end in August 2026), and have both full time and part time hours available.

In this role, your main responsibilities will be

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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.

Skills and experience required:

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.

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:

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.


Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 10th November 2025.


For further information regarding the role please contact Angela Gosling via email (angela.gosling@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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