Resourcing Officer

Dorset Police/ Devon and Cornwall Police; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Police/ Devon and Cornwall Police is seeking a Resourcing Officer to lead recruitment, selection and promotion activities for police roles. You will supervise a small team of administrators and support planning and delivery of campaigns across multiple locations.

You will provide professional recruitment guidance, manage escalations, and ensure high-quality customer service while working in a hybrid model with occasional travel to different sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, selection and promotion services.
• Experience supervising a small team of administrators.
• Ability to coordinate recruitment campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day resourcing activity.
• Maintain high service standards and customer focus.
• Provide professional guidance on recruitment matters.
• Travel to alternative locations as required.

Skills

Team supervision

Job description

Resourcing Officer

Location: Exeter, Police Headquarter, Winfrith, Dorset

Salary: Starts at £30,333 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £34,662 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

Closing Date: 04th of September 2026

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality recruitment, selection and promotion services for a range of roles including police officers, police staff, apprenticeships and volunteers.

As a Resourcing Officer, you will supervise a small team of administrators, ensuring the delivery of an efficient, customer-focused service across resourcing. You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day activity, maintaining high service standards and supporting the development of team members. Working closely with Senior Resourcing Officers, you will coordinate and support the planning and delivery of recruitment campaigns, helping to meet organisational workforce requirements. You will also provide professional advice and guidance on recruitment matters, managing escalated issues and offering solutions.

The role can be based at Devon & Cornwall or Dorset Police Headquarters.

This role offers hybrid working, This role will require the post holder to travel to alternative locations on an ad hoc basis to undertake the role, travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with force policy

While we currently have one permanent vacancy available, we are also looking to establish a suitability pool for anticipated opportunities arising in the near future.

The Person