SLT Secretary
- Job Title: SLT Secretary – People Directorate
- Salary: £27,204- £29,859 (Scale 4)
- Contract: Permanent, Full Time
- Location: Wakefield
Looking for a role where you can make a real impact supporting senior leaders across West Yorkshire Police?
We're looking for a highly organised and professional SLT Secretary to provide comprehensive and confidential secretarial support to our People Directorate Senior Leadership Team.
About the People Directorate
The People Directorate plays a key role in supporting our workforce and is made up of a variety of departments including:
- Human Resources (HR) – providing advice, guidance and support across the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to career development and retention
- Learning & Organisational Development (L&OD) – helping to develop the skills, knowledge and capabilities of our people through training, leadership development and organisational improvement initiatives
- Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DEI) – promoting an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, supported and able to achieve their full potential
This role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insight into the work of the People Directorate and how the organisation supports the wellbeing, engagement and career development of both police officers and staff. It would be particularly beneficial for anyone considering a future career in Human Resources or broader people management and development roles.
Role and Responsibilities
You will be responsible for providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to senior leaders, ensuring they are effectively supported across their wide-ranging responsibilities. This role requires excellent organisational skills, discretion, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll engage with colleagues, officers, partners and stakeholders at all levels, helping to maintain effective communication and ensuring business runs smoothly and efficiently.
Key duties include:
- Managing complex diaries, appointments and long-term commitments for District and Department Heads and Senior Leadership Teams
- Coordinating and organising meetings, visits, events and hospitality arrangements
- Preparing, formatting and distributing professional correspondence, reports and presentations
- Managing emails, mailboxes, telephone enquiries, visitors and incoming correspondence on behalf of senior leaders
- Handling confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
- Supporting internal and external recognition and awards processes, including event coordination and administration
- Maintaining records, management information and intranet content to support organisational communication and governance
- Coordinating travel arrangements, itineraries and accommodation bookings
- Supporting procurement and purchasing activities through Force financial systems
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide secretarial resilience and support across departments when required
Expectations
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands
- Communicate confidently and professionally with senior leaders, colleagues and external stakeholders
- Be able to work independently, using initiative and sound judgement
- Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Manage sensitive information appropriately and maintain confidentiality at all times
- Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team environment
- Be flexible in response to organisational needs and demands
Essential Criteria
- Previous secretarial experience
- Previous experience working within an office or administrative environment
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and other computerised software packages
- Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and work with minimal supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience of diary management, mailbox management and forward planning
- Proficient typing skills with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Desirable
- Knowledge of Police and Local Government procedures and processes
Benefits/What We Offer
West Yorkshire Police staff can access a wide range of benefits designed to support work-life balance, wellbeing, development and financial security. These include:
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Flexible and agile working opportunities where appropriate
- Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund
- Access to wellbeing support services and employee assistance programmes
- Learning and development opportunities to support career progression
- Family-friendly policies and workplace support
- Access to staff benefits, discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility
- Opportunities to join staff networks, wellbeing groups and sports clubs
- A meaningful career supporting an organisation dedicated to keeping communities safe
- Be part of an organisation with a long-term commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility
- Working within an inclusive organisation committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
We have achieved Disability Confident Leader, Menopause Friendly Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer and White Ribbon accreditation, and have established staff networks and associations to support a fairer, more diverse workplace for everyone.
For more information about what we offer, visit: https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/jobs-volunteer/benefits
Application Information
This is a rewarding opportunity to work at the heart of policing, supporting senior decision-makers in delivering key organisational priorities. You'll play a vital role in ensuring leaders are able to focus on strategic responsibilities by providing expert diary management, communication support, meeting coordination and administrative expertise.
If you are highly organised, adaptable, professional and passionate about delivering excellent secretarial support, we'd love to hear from you.
If you have any questions about the role before applying, please contact Claire Holmes (People Director): claire.holmes@westyorkshire.police.uk
Join West Yorkshire Police and help support the leaders who make a difference across our communities.
Closing date: 6th September 2026 at 23:55 hours
Interviews: mid-late September 2026
The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate vetting prior to appointment.
