Salary: £33,264 per annum, rising by annual increments to a maximum of £38,754 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension
Location: Police Headquarters, Winfrith, Dorset
Type of employment: Permanent
Closing Date: at 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:
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
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Want to know more about this role?
Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to the vacancy on our website for further information about the role including the role profile. For a conversation regarding the role, once you have viewed the full details on our website, please contact:
Hiring Line Manager:
Yvonne Fenwick - Governance Manager
Email Address:
PLEASE NOTE: Should you decide to apply for this role, when you are asked to state how you found out about this vacancy, please remember to select LinkedIn.
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).