Policy Managers - Police Strategy & Reform Unit Manchester, England
Job description
Location: 2 Marsham St, Westminster, London SW1P 4DF or Soapworks Colgate Ln, Salford M5 3LZ
1. Policy Manager - Police and Crime Commissioner Policy, Scrutiny and Accountability
2. Policy Manager – Mayoral Devolution & Police Force Structures
These roles sit within the Police Strategy and Reform Unit which is part of the Public Safety Group.
In both roles, as a member of the Unit’s Senior Management Team, you will help to build the unit’s capability to successfully deliver and to develop its standing as a trusted, strategic policy team. You will play a lead role in developing staff and improving performance by identifying and supporting learning opportunities, setting and role modelling high standards and through effective coaching and mentoring
Role 1) Policy Manager - Police and Crime Commissioner Policy, Scrutiny and Accountability
As the Policy Manager for - PCC Policy, Scrutiny and Accountability, you will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining the PCC model, including ensuring the effectiveness of the scrutiny and accountability mechanisms which support the model.
You will be required to engage with a wide range of senior policing and local government stakeholders and work collaboratively with leads across Public Safety Group and other Government Departments to deliver reforms to the PCC model which support this Government’s manifesto commitment to expand and strengthen the role of PCCs.
Role 2) Policy Manager – Mayoral Devolution & Police Force Structures
As the Policy Manager for – Mayoral Devolution and Police Force Structures you will play an integral role in supporting ministers to achieve their aspirations set out in the Levelling Up White Paper and conclusions of the PCC Review.
You will be responsible for all elements of the mayoral PCC model alongside maintaining policy on police force structures and manage the Home Office’s relationship with the National Police Chiefs Council. This role will require you to engage and build effective relationships with a range of senior stakeholders across government, policing and local government as well as draw on evidence and analysis to develop and deliver effective policy.
Essential Criteria:
· Strong track record in developing and implementing policy: You will need to be able to take a holistic view of complex problems and work creatively and collaboratively to find policy solutions. This includes proactive horizon scanning, big picture thinking and building links between policy themes. You will need to be able to lead through ambiguity and negotiate effectively to achieve policy outcomes.
· Successful track record of building sustainable relationships and communicating effectively with relevant stakeholders: You will need to establish credibility and authority with senior partners and build strong working relationships (such as with police & crime commissioners, combined authority mayors and chief constables).
· Excellent communication and influencing skills: Able to write well with good attention to detail and an ability to present ideas and options with a range of audiences. You will need to be confident in advising Ministers, senior officials and stakeholders and able to hold challenging conversations when necessary.
· Strong leadership and management skills: Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate your team to deliver results alongside managing competing demands.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £54,000.00-£64,900.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Paid volunteer time
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
