Executive Assistant (EA) to the Police & Crime Commissioner for Dorset (PCC)

Dorset Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Police and Crime Commissioner. This role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, along with a high level of professionalism. The position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary range of £33,264 to £38,754 per annum, with comprehensive employee benefits including leave entitlement and subsidised gym membership.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days

Subsidised gym membership

Local government pension scheme

Flexible training plan

Free onsite parking

Employees' Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior administrative or executive assistant role.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ability to prioritise effectively.
• Experience in working independently and exercising judgement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Police and Crime Commissioner in delivering strategic priorities.
• Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Assist with administrative tasks and prioritise duties effectively.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Administrative expertise

Job description

Overview

Are you an organised, discreet, and highly motivated professional looking to make a real difference in public service? This is a rare opportunity to join the small, dedicated team of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset. We are seeking a proactive and experienced Executive Assistant to support the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) in delivering their strategic priorities and public duties. This is a pivotal role requiring high levels of confidentiality, excellent judgement and strong administrative expertise.

You will need proven experience in a senior administrative or executive assistant role and have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. The role requires a high level of professionalism, integrity and ability to prioritise effectively and work independently.

Details

We are welcoming applications for the role of Executive Assistant (EA) to the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset (PCC) with Dorset OPCC Police based at the following location(s): Police Headquarters, Winfrith, Dorset

Salary: Scale F - Starting salary is £33,264 per annum, rising by annual increments to a maximum of £38,754 per annum.

Please note that the above salary is based on working 37 hours per week. If this role is part-time or you are appointed on a part-time basis your salary will be prorated to reflect this. Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Devon & Cornwall or Dorset Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same Scale.

Type of employment: Permanent

Type of working arrangement: Hybrid Worker - Hybrid working is a form of flexible working where workers spend some of their time working remotely (usually, but not necessarily, from home) and some in the employer's workspace.

Hours per week: this role is 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.

Key Recruitment Dates

1. All applications submitted for shortlisting will be reviewed on Tuesday 4 November 2025.
2. Candidates successful at Step 1 will be invited to complete an assessment and have an informal face to face conversation about the role. These will both take place on Monday 17 November 2025. The assessment will consist of a work based written exercise.
3. Candidates successful at Step 2 will be invited for a face-to-face structured interview on Thursday 20 November 2025.

What You Get If You Join Us

• a competitive salary with yearly increments
• 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees)
• access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties
• access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5)
• company sick pay
• competitive local government pension scheme
• job related equipment supplied, as required
• free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties
• access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme)
• support networks, free Employees\' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services
• development and training opportunities available
• supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need
• flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need
• hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan)

About Us

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is a non-political, impartial organisation.

There are two statutory roles that every Police and Crime Commissioner must have; Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer (Treasurer).

The Chief Executive for the Office of the Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner is Simon Bullock.

In order for the PCC to be able to successfully undertake his duties he is supported by a small team of staff within the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC). The OPCC provides support in a number of areas including strategic planning, priority setting, budget and financial decision making, commissioning and partnerships, performance monitoring, governance and scrutiny, consultation and engagement, press and media and general administrative duties.