Job Details
Job Title: RPU Vehicle Recovery Scheme Administrator
Location: Quay Street, Fareham, Hampshire/ Hybrid
Salary: Scale 5, £30,333 - £32,613 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 22nd June 2026 at 23:55 hours
About The Role
You will provide a range of administrative support to the Contract Vehicle Recovery Scheme Management.
Your Maintain the records pertaining to the recovery, release and disposal of every vehicle that is brought within the police recovery scheme and act as the first point of contact for police personnel at all levels, members of the public and contracted operators, to provide specialist advice and information in accordance with the established law, the standard contract and force policies and procedures.
You will liaise with other specialist departments and other police forces to ensure that correct examination and release procedures are complied with relating to vehicles which are seized/recovered. Ensure that vehicles can be kept in, or moved to, appropriate storage facilities or released expeditiously.
You will regularly evaluate the recovery scheme records and establish contact with seizing officers, or their supervisors; to ensure that they deal with vehicles in accordance with established procedures and policy; that
they arrange for the release and disposal of vehicles when no longer required and that requests for movement of vehicles into longer term storage comply with legal and procedural requirements.
If you like the sound of this exciting opportunity please take a look at the full role profile which is attached- RPU Vehicle Recovery Scheme Administrator.
What’s On Offer
As members of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary police staff you will have access to a wide benefits package*, including but not limited to:
- Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities.
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years’ service.
- Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card
- Excellent wellbeing support and access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff representation groups and inclusion network
Eye test vouchers.
Essential Qualifications
Educated to QCF Level 2 to include English and
Maths OR work experience deemed to have brought the
postholder to a comparable level.
Essential Experience
At least two years' experience gained in a busy
environment, covering a range of administrative duties.
Competencies and personal Qualities
We are Emotionally Aware - Level 1
We Take Ownership - Level 1
We are Collaborative- Level 1
We Analyse Critically - Level 1
Please see the attached form to help with filling out the application form.
Contact details for an informal discussion
Please contact the Recruitment Team at police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or on 023 8045 1611
