Job Description

Division / Department - Brighton & Hove Division

Grade - Grade 5

Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Contract Type - Permanent

Salary Grade Range - 24,747 - 25,713

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week


Shift Allowance - No

Politically Restricted - No

Location - Brighton, John Street

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.


Chief Constables' Message


We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.


We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.


We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities


From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.


It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.


In this role you will provide administrative support to the Licensing officers in relation to licensed premises across Brighton and Hove.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and update records for licensed premises and licensees using Inn Keeper. Collate information regarding incidents in and around licensed premises and update the licensing officers in order for them to make informed decisions on appropriate action to be taken. Attend weekly Intel meetings and feedback information to team. Liaise with local authorities on licensing applications via telephone and e-mail. Use the national decision making model (NDM) when processing temporary event notices, liaising with the applicant where necessary and informing the relevant local authority. Use PNC and Niche when carrying out checks on prospective licensees and process the admin for all transfers. Process and manage Pedlar licence applications. Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required, including specific duties of a similar or lesser graded post.
Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and have excellent communication skills with the ability to use their own initiative and work independently with minimal supervision Have experience of Microsoft Office programmes specifically Word and Excel. Be willing to learn and operate internal police systems. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively. Be an active team player
Why Work With Us?


Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We're invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.


We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;


career progression contributory pension scheme (LGPS) generous annual leave allowance discounts for everyday spend on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs generous and supportive parental leave financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support discounted contributory healthcare scheme


Further Information


For any questions or enquiries please contact


Mark Redbourn


07826904294

Mark.redbourn1@sussex.police.uk

Diversity Statement


We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.


We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.


We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our

full anti-racism statement here

.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.



Additional Information


Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding

noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com

to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.


This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.


Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;


vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment
Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.


Job Detail


Reference number


SYSX STAFF04747
Date posted


09/01/2026
Closing date


06/02/2026
Location


Brighton, John Street