Information Assistant x2
Duration – Permanent
£20,910 per annum plus excellent benefits
Based in Nottingham City Centre/Hybrid working
At GLAA we are an inclusive team who are passionate about protecting vulnerable and exploited workers. We are keen to effectively represent the communities that we serve and as such are looking to encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, as are our values of integrity, respect, commitment, professionalism and teamwork.
We are looking for individuals who are excited by the opportunity to improve the lives of others, who live our values, and who enjoy working as part of a passionate and committed team.
The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) is one of the principal investigative law enforcement bodies for labour exploitation in the UK. We licence labour providers in certain employment sectors and enforce the provisions of the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004. We also have powers to ensure vulnerable workers are more effectively protected from being abused for their labour, such as police-style powers of arrest, and increased powers to search for and seize evidence. The GLAA is able to investigate labour exploitation offences under National Minimum Wage, Employment Agencies as well as Modern Slavery Act.
What we do really matters. Are you interested in joining us?
We are currently recruiting for the new position of Information Assistant to join our Intelligence team, with opportunities to work across various operational departments.
This role does not require specific industry experience or qualifications, so may be ideal for those looking to establish or change careers, or those returning to the workplace after a break. The role would suit motivated and enthusiastic individuals with excellent attention to detail, a learning mindset and the ability use their initiative and be a problem solver. We are committed to developing you personally and professionally.
The post holder will support the Intelligence function of the GLAA in the processing, recording, triaging, risk assessment, indexing and dissemination of information received from a variety of open and closed sources.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that data passed to Intelligence Officers and Analysts is relevant to the GLAA and of good quality. The postholder will assist in the development of actionable intelligence products in connection with enforcement or compliance activities falling within the operational remit of the GLAA. In addition, where the information received is not relevant or of poor quality, provide feedback to partner agencies to ensure continuous improvement.
In addition, on a rota basis the post holder will manage calls and correspondence from vulnerable workers, members of the public and partner agencies in accordance with GLAA Standard Operating Procedures.
We offer a generous total package to our employees which includes the following:
- 32.5 days annual leave in addition to 8 public holidays
- Flexible public holiday scheme
- Choice of pension schemes, including access to the extremely generous Civil Service Pension, which also provides a death in service lump sum payment and a survivor’s pension payment
- Annual performance related bonus scheme
- Access to employee discounts
- Access to a wellbeing portal
- Employee assistance programme
- Access to mental health first aiders within the organisation
- Flexibility for working hours through the Flexitime scheme
- Hybrid working available
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- Commitment to employee development
The successful candidate will require proof of right to work in the UK.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or undertake an assessment as part of the recruitment process.
CVs are not accepted. Alternative formats of the application form are available if required, please email recruitment@gla.gov.uk. No agencies at this stage please.
Closing date: 12 August 2022 at 5.00pm
Application pack
Guaranteed Interview Scheme Form