Business Support Officer

West Midlands PoliceUnited KingdomOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 2 hours ago

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About this role

Introduction to the Department

The principal role of Major Crime Unit Prepare Team is to support the daily operation of the department, through planning, administration, and performance reporting. The Prepare Team’s remit is varied and broad. With support being at the heart of the Prepare Teams ethos, we aim to assist the MCU to deliver against serious and force wide criminality.

About the Role

The primary purpose of this role is to assist within the performance reporting strand of Prepare, acting as the departments lead for APMIS submissions. APMIS is the system that MCU utilises to capture what impact, and disruptions have been made against organised criminality. With the expectation that the postholder will maximise opportunities to capture and drive APMIS submissions across the department. The postholder will be required to converse confidently with both stakeholders, APMIS inputters and SLT members, and to be able to extract data for the purposes of performance reporting.

Key Responsibilities

- To act as Department SPOC / SME for APMIS submissions
- To complete the daily moderation of all minor MCU disruptions, sending submissions for re-work where required.
- To assist with Moderate and Major disruptions assessments as demand dictates.
- Liaise and present at SLT level about APMIS performance.
- Respond to requests for data and statistics, on a weekly and monthly basis.

Full Role Details

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Salary and Shifts

Salary: Grade 5, SCP 21-£32,613

Shift patterns include shift allowance: There is no allowances for this role.

Selection Process

- Online Application and Sift - You will complete an online application form, which will be reviewed against the skills, experience and behaviours required for the role

Closing Date : 04/10/2026.
- Interview - Candidates who successfully pass the application stage will be invited to attend an interview. This will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Interview dates will be W.C 14/10/2026.

Pre-Employment Checks - If you are selected as the preferred candidate, you will be required to successfully complete relevant pre-employment checks before receiving a formal offer. For internal candidates, some checks may not be required. Checks may include:

- Vetting Checks - You must successfully complete the required level of Recruitment and Counter Terrorism clearance before starting the role. This may include providing information relating to your background and financial history as part of the vetting process. Click here for more information.
- Medical Checks - Appointment to this role is subject to successfully completing medical checks. This may include a drugs test and, where required, a fitness assessment.
- Reference Checks - You will need to provide details covering at least five years of employment, education or other relevant activity history.

We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and reasonable adjustments are available for those who need them.