Executive Assistant for the Chief Executive (OPCC)

Devon and Cornwall Police; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive at their Exeter office. This role offers a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same. You will be responsible for managing daily activities, diary management, and providing administrative support for meetings. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position not only offers a competitive salary with annual increments but also excellent benefits, including a local government pension scheme and flexible working arrangements. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave

Subsidized gym memberships

Local government pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Development and training opportunities

Flexitime arrangements

Qualifications

• Excellent planning and organizational skills are essential.
• Proficient in communicating with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal support to the Chief Executive.
• Manage daily activities and perform diary management.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

IT Proficiency

Emotional Intelligence

Diplomacy

Negotiation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: Starts at £29,109, rising by annual increments to a maximum of £31,296 per annum, plus excellent benefits including a Government Pension with 18.9% employer contribution, flexi-time, onsite gym, and free parking.

Location: Hybrid Working/Middlemoor, Exeter, Devon

Closing Date: 23rd May 2025, Midday

Hours per week: 37 hours

Are you looking for an exciting role in a busy office with the reward of contributing to making Devon and Cornwall a safer place to live?

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is seeking an Executive Assistant to join our dynamic team based at Middlemoor Police HQ in Exeter. Working for the Chief Executive, you will provide critical, professional, and effective personal support. As their right-hand person, you should be confident in:

• Communicating and working with a range of people from the general public to senior officials and stakeholders
• Managing her daily activities
• Diary management
• Minute-taking and administrative support for meetings, conferences, and briefings

No two days are the same, so adaptability is key. The role is varied, challenging, and at times fast-paced. Based in Exeter, you will work closely with the Police and Crime Commissioner, senior policing roles, and partners across Devon, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly.

Applicants from similar environments should demonstrate excellent planning and organizational skills, diplomacy, negotiation, and emotional intelligence. Excellent verbal and written English skills are essential. You should be highly proficient in IT, particularly Microsoft Office applications.

If this sounds like you, we welcome your application.

Want to know more about this role?

Please click on the 'Apply' button to visit our website for further details, including the role profile.

For an informal discussion, once you've viewed the full details, contact:

Hiring Line Manager: Unity Stuart - Executive Office Manager

Telephone: [phone]

Interview Schedule:

The first stage interview will be a Teams video call on 29th May 2025, followed by an in-person interview at Middlemoor, Exeter on 4th June 2025. Successful candidates will meet with Fran Hughes, Chief Executive, on 5th June 2025.

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What you get if you join us:

• A competitive salary with yearly increments
• 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• Subsidized gym memberships across police sites
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts (one-off £5 fee)
• Company sick pay
• Local government pension scheme
• Job-related equipment as needed
• Free onsite parking at various police sites
• Group insurance scheme 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 arrangements, subject to training completion and approval