Executive Assistant

ACRO Criminal Records Office; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

ACRO Criminal Records Office is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support senior leaders in a national policing unit. The role involves providing administrative support while ensuring effective communication and management of professional inquiries. The successful candidate will have strong expertise in Microsoft Office applications and be skilled in written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Experience of line management or delegation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the CEO.
• Act as the main focal point for professional inquiries.
• Support senior leadership team operations.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Educated to QCF level 2

Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Job Title:ACRO Executive Assistant

Salary Range:£35,526 - £37,692 (full-time)

Work Location:Near Fareham

Hours per week:Monday – Friday with flexible office hours

Contact Type:Permanent

Closing date:Sunday 13th July 2025 23:59

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join us as an Executive Assistant working for the senior leadership team, within a national policing unit.

To apply for this role or request further information, please visit our careers pages here.

More about the role

You will provide a range of secretarial and administrative support to the CEO and Head of ACRO and will be the main focal point for professional enquirers.

For more information about the accountabilities for this role, please see the full role profilehere.

Flexible working requests will be considered for this vacancy. Working hours can be discussed at interview.

More about Us

ACRO Criminal Records Office supports UK and international law enforcement by processing criminal records for the purposes of public protection, safeguarding and worldwide community safety.

ACRO now employ more than 300 people to support the fight against crime as a global leader in our field.

All ACRO staff are employees of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, and are provided with the same benefits of working within the public sector as other members of police staff.

Our culture and work environment aim to ensure that everyone feels included and valued. We invest in our people so that they can thrive, realise their potential and enjoy coming into work.

We are located in an attractive and modern business park close to the M27 between Portsmouth and Southampton.

Please visitour websitefor the full range of products and services we provide to UK police forces and international agencies.

Essential Qualifications

Educated to QCF level2 OR work experience deemed to have brought the role holder to a comparable level.

Desirable:

Degree or equivalent professional qualification in management or a relevant discipline.

Essential Experience

Experience of line management or the delegation and monitoring of work.

Experience of working with Senior Managers.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of personnel.

A high level of computer skills with excellent working knowledge of computer applications specifically Microsoft Office applications & Outlook.

Desirable:

Analytical work and report writing. Familiar with police organisation and structure.

Competencies and Personal Qualities

We are Emotionally AwareLevel 2

We Take OwnershipLevel 2

We Support and InspireLevel 2

We Analyse CriticallyLevel 1

For guidance completing our application form, please clickhere.

To apply for this role, please visit our careers pages here.