Resourcing Officer

Dorset Police; Durlston; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Blue Light Card

Group insurance

Flexible training

Hybrid working

Gym membership

Job summary

Dorset Police is recruiting a Resourcing Officer to lead recruitment, selection and promotion services across police roles. You will supervise a small team of administrators and coordinate day-to-day activity to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused resourcing service.

Based at Devon & Cornwall or Dorset Police Headquarters, the role offers a permanent contract, 37 hours per week, with a salary starting at £30,333 rising to £34,662, plus excellent benefits including the Government Pension.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment and resourcing processes.
• Knowledge of employment law.
• HR systems knowledge desirable; training provided where required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a small team of administrators.
• Coordinate delivery of recruitment campaigns.
• Provide guidance on recruitment matters and resolve escalations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team supervision

IT skills

Recruitment knowledge

HR systems knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Salary £30,333 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £34,662 per annum+ Excellent Benefits including Government Pension

Location: Police Headquarters, Exeter, Police Headquarters, Winfrith, Dorset

Type of employment: Permanent

Closing Date: 04/09/2026, 12:00

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

About 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.

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

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach, motivate and develop others to deliver a high-quality service. You will be confident supervising a small team, ensuring performance standards and service levels are consistently achieved. You will be proactive, organised and capable of working independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines and resolve queries within agreed timescales. Strong IT skills are essential, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, together with the ability to learn and use bespoke systems.

Applicants should have experience of recruitment and resourcing processes, together with knowledge of employment law. Experience of HR systems is desirable although training will be provided where required.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional recruitment services, driving continuous improvement and supporting others to achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

In return, we offer a rewarding and supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to contribute to an organisation committed to delivering excellent services to the communities we serve.

The selection process

Applicants successful through the application shortlisting process will be invited to an interview, which will include a role-related exercise.

Want to know more about this role?

Hiring Line Manager: Jennifer Buckley

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.
• 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).