Executive Assistant


Posted on 27th Mar 2018

Executive Assistant

We are welcoming applications for the role of Executive Assistant with Devon & Cornwall Police based at the following location(s): Police Headquarters, Exeter 

Salary: Grade 5 - Starts at £29,109 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £31,296 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 and Cornwall or Dorset Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same grade.

Type of employment: Permanent 

Type of working arrangement: Static-Worker - A Static-Worker has little or no opportunity to work remotely as they need to carry out their work at a specific force premises, this could be for a number of reasons including the location of equipment. 
Hours per week: this role is 14.8 hours per week
Allowances: This role attracts no allowances.
About the role:  

Are you an organised individual and do you have the skills and ability to multi-task and manage a high-volume workload? We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to work as part of the Executive Support Team, managing the daily activity and delivery of the Director of Legal, Reputation and Risk’s portfolio commitments and responsibilities.

If you are a strong team player with excellent communication skills, we would like to hear from you.

Working within the highest level of the organisation, the Executive Support Team consists of police staff and police officers who provide key organisational and business support to the Force Executive Team. This is an exciting opportunity that will provide you with a wealth of knowledge and experience and an interesting insight into many different areas of policing.

Assisting with key areas of the business, the role involves extensive diary and inbox management, managing workflow, audio transcription, minute taking, and ensuring deadlines are met.

If you have excellent planning and organisational skills, are proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 applications and have experience of working in a similar environment without close supervision, then please get in touch.

This is a job-share post, and you will be required to work 14.8 hours per week on a Thursday and Friday. Flexitime will apply. The role is based at Police Headquarters, Middlemoor.

Want to know more about this role?

Further detail regarding this role and the essential requirements can be found within the role profile attached below.

If you think this may be the role for you and would like further information, please contact: 

Hiring Line Manager: Jacqueline Clements  - Executive Support Team Manager 

Email Address: Jackie.CLEMENTS@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk 

Telephone Number: 01392226078 

What you get if you join us:

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

  • A competitive salary with yearly increments.
  • 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 workers).
  • 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, 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.
  • 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

Recruitment process

Additional Information

Political Restrictions: Under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 this post is politically restricted.  A politically restricted post prevents an individual from having any active political role either in or outside the workplace and will automatically be disqualified from standing for or holding elected office.   They are also restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or a person who is or seeks to be a candidate and speaking to the public at large or publishing any written or artistic work that could give the impression that they are advocating support for a political party. For more information, please visit our website or see Alliance PSD20 Working Practice via SharePoint.

Application Stage:

To apply for this role, click the 'apply' button below, you will then be taken to a registration page. Please complete this registration form to create an account, once created you will be taken to the application. 

Already have an account? If you have previously created an account, please click 'login' at the bottom of the page next to the 'submit registration' button. Once logged in, you will be taken to the application. 

Once registered, you will have to complete an eligibility form to apply. If eligible you will move to the application form stage where you will evidence your suitability for this post. The closing date for applications is 27/11/2024, 12:00.

Selection Stage: 

The selection for this role will consist of Shortlisting, Interview.

Applications will be anonymised and then shortlisted by the shortlisting panel. Following the shortlisting you will be notified of the recruitment decision via email along with feedback on your application. 

If successful, you will then be invited to an interview. This will be based on the behaviours outlined within the role profile. The interview process is due to take place week commencing 11 December 2024.

Some roles may also require an assessment and / or fitness test. Further information on this will be provided following the shortlisting process. The assessment and / or fitness test date will be and  if applicable, otherwise N/A.

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. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

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