Location: Exeter, Police Headquarter, Winfrith, Dorset
Salary: Starts at £30,333 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £34,662 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)
Closing Date: 04th of September 2026
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.
This role offers hybrid working, This role will require the post holder to travel to alternative locations on an ad hoc basis to undertake the role, travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with force policy
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.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Devon and Cornwall Police, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application
Salary description
£30333.00 - £34662.00 per year