Executive Assistant to the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset

Dorset Police; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local police authority is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Police and Crime Commissioner. Responsibilities include high-level administration, maintaining confidentiality, and addressing strategic priorities. Candidates with senior administrative experience and strong interpersonal skills will thrive in this role. Offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly increments

Subsidised gym membership

Development and training opportunities

Flexible working hours

Access to employee assistance program

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior administrative or executive assistant.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently.
• High levels of confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) in strategic priorities.
• Deliver high-level administrative support.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Professionalism

Job description

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

Location: 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)

Hours: 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.

Vacancy Type: 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.

About The Role

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.

Key Recruitment Dates

Step 1: All applications submitted for shortlisting will be reviewed on Tuesday 4th November 2025.

Step 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 17th November 2025. The assessment will consist of a work-based written exercise.

Step 3: Candidates successful at Step 2 will be invited for a face-to-face structured interview on Thursday 20th November 2025.

What You Get If You Join Us

If you work for us, you will get access to:

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 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).

Annual Leave Entitlement
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).

Pre-requisites

If You Are Successful Through The Selection Stage Of The Recruitment Process, We Will Make a Conditional Offer Of Appointment And Commence Pre-requisite Checks. These Checks Can Include

• Vetting checks
• Reference checks
• Medical assessment
• Qualification review
• Right to Work checks

A formal offer of appointment and start date will not be agreed until all checks are satisfactorily completed. If you are successful at the selection stage your conditional offer will outline which of these checks are applicable to you.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Police, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

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