At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead recruitment efforts to attract and retain top talent for various roles.
- Company: Join the Devon & Cornwall Police, a supportive and inclusive organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, gym membership discounts, flexible working, and professional development.
- Other info: Flexible hours and hybrid working options available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in recruitment and strong collaboration skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40383 - 40383 £ per year.
Location: Police Headquarters, Exeter, Police Headquarters, Winfrith, Dorset
Salary: Scale F - Starts at £34,662 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £40,383 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
About the role
We are seeking experienced and motivated Senior Resourcing Officers to join our Recruitment and Selection Team, based at either Devon & Cornwall Police Headquarters, Exeter, or Dorset Police Headquarters, Winfrith. We are recruiting for:
- one permanent position (37 hours per week*)
- one temporary maternity cover position until 30 November 2027 (37 hours per week*)
- a reserve pool for future vacancies anticipated during 2027.
Please note we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis, for example on a job share basis, and are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in attracting, recruiting and retaining talented people across a wide range of roles, including police officers, police staff, apprentices, special constables and volunteers. Working closely with operational leaders, internal and external partners including HR colleagues, you will help deliver workforce plans that support organisational priorities and create an excellent candidate experience.
As a Senior Resourcing Officer, you will provide professional advice and leadership across a range of recruitment and resourcing activities. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure recruitment campaigns, promotions and postings are delivered effectively, efficiently and in line with best practice. You will also support and develop members of the Resourcing team, helping to create a positive and high-performing environment.
The selection process
Applicants successful through the application shortlisting process will be invited to an interview, which will include a role-related exercise. Details of the exercise, including the subject matter, will be provided in advance to shortlisted candidates.
What you get if you join us:
- 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).
The closing date for applications is 04/09/2026, 12:00
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