Job Details

Job Title: Assistant Armourer

Location:  HQ South, Kidlington, Oxford

Salary: SO1, £37,020 - £39,276 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 22nd June 2026 at 23:55 hours

About The Role

You will Support the JOU Force Armourer(s) in maintaining and auditing firearms, ammunition, pyrotechnics, and associated equipment, as well as armoury and magazine audits. You will be required to assist the Firearms Training Department by ensuring equipment readiness and supporting the delivery of training.

The role also contributes to testing and evaluating new weapons to ensure reliability and cost-effectiveness, whilst managing assets and ammunition across the JOU, and undertakes tasks such as range inspections, equipment repairs, weapon disposal, and supplier liaison. As the assistant armourer you will help ensure operational readiness, compliance with legislation, and the safe, effective use of firearms across the JOU Force areas, as well as supporting regional requirements.

You will conduct routine inspections and maintenance of firearms to guarantee safety, reliability, and operational effectiveness and also Test and evaluate new weapons and equipment, ensuring suitability, robustness, and cost-effectiveness for varied operational roles.

If you like the sounds of this exciting role please take a look at the full role profile which is attached - Assistant Armourer

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 3, A Level OR work experience

deemed to have brought the role holder to a comparable level.

IT literate with an ability to assimilate and use new systems

and programs as technology advances.

Essential Experience

Proven ability to operate safely within a hazardous

environment, ensuring compliance with legal and

organisational standards.

Strong communication skills, both written and oral,

with the ability to influence and persuade to prioritise

organisational needs and legislative compliance.