Senior Human Resources Officer

Location: Plymouth, Crownhill

Salary: Starts at £40,383 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £44,700 per annum

Type of employment: Fixed Term, Internal Secondment

Temporary Role Duration: 30 September 2027

The closing date for applications is 06/11/2026, 12:00.

About the role:

An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen within the Alliance People Department for a Senior HR Officer until September 2027. As a hybrid role there is great flexibility, working within the Plymouth office, based in Crownhill Police Station and remotely once you have completed your induction and initial training.

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide HR Operations support to designated areas across the Force. Working closely with designated Command teams/Management teams, they will help deliver a comprehensive HR case management and advisory service, supporting a range of employee relations matters including:

• Performance management
• Attendance management
• Police Staff conduct matters
• General HR advisory support

The post holder will also provide guidance and direction to HR Officers and supervise Assistant HR Officers.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a proactive and experienced HR professional with strong case management and people management skills, who can provide expert advice and support across a broad range of HR matters while maintaining high standards of service delivery.

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).

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.