Administrative Officer (Regional Collaboration)

Devon and Cornwall Police; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency in Exeter is seeking a Regional Collaboration Advisor. This role involves building relationships with Police and Crime Commissioners and partners, providing vital administrative support, and requires strong IT literacy and report writing skills. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Subsidized gym memberships

Local government pension scheme

Development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with stakeholders is essential.
• Political interest and a keen interest in policing are desirable.
• Ability to manage high-pressure demands.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop relationships with Police and Crime Commissioners.
• Provide administrative support including organizing meetings.
• Analyze data via spreadsheets and draft formal letters.

Skills

IT literacy

Relationship building

Report writing

Data analysis

Flexibility

Job description

Salary: £26,106 - £28,653 (pro rata), 18.5 hours per week, with excellent benefits including a Government Pension.

Location: Exeter

Type of employment: Permanent

Closing Date: 22/08/2025 at 12:00 midday

About the role:

Working for the Regional Collaboration Advisor, you will build and develop relationships with the 5 Police and Crime Commissioners, their police forces, and external partners. A political interest and a keen interest in policing are desirable. You should have experience working with high-caliber stakeholders, balancing their demands and managing pressures.

This role provides administrative support, including organizing meetings across the 5 regions, scheduling dates, venues, agendas, circulating papers, and taking minutes.

You should be IT literate, experienced in writing reports, analyzing data via spreadsheets, drafting formal letters, and working on partnership newsletters.

Attendance at meetings in person or via Teams across the 5 regions is required, so flexibility in working days is essential. We offer a challenging, fast-paced environment.

Interested in this role?

Click on the 'Apply' button to view the vacancy details on our website, including the role profile. For more information or to discuss the role, contact:

Hiring Line Manager: Maureen Alderson - Regional Collaboration Advisor

Email: [e-mail]

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Benefits of joining us:

• A competitive salary with annual increments.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time).
• Subsidized gym memberships at police sites.
• Blue Light Card discounts and services (£5 one-off payment required).
• Company sick pay.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Job-related equipment provided.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites.
• Access to group insurance schemes (via salary sacrifice).
• Support networks, Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health, and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities with regular check-ins.
• Flexitime and hybrid working options, subject to training completion and approval.