Policy Officer Hindlip, England
Job description
This is a full time position on a fixed term basis for two years.
Secondments may be considered - Please obtain approval from your Line Manager before applying for this as a secondment (please note this is for internal candidates only)
The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Friday 3rd March 3023.
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Policy Officer to join the office of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner on a 2 year fixed term contract.
The core role of the PCC’s office is to ensure the voice of the public is reflected in policing. The PCC is elected by the public to hold the Chief Constable of the West Mercia Police to account, making the police answerable to the communities they serve. The PCC also allocates millions of pounds to community projects, victim services and crime prevention measures, and makes sure the police force has the funding it needs to deliver an efficient and effective service for the public.
The PCC is looking for someone who’s got a passion for public policy and is committed to improving outcomes for communities to join his policy team. You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to use data and insights to develop policy products to inform decision making at a senior level. If successful you’ll be responsible for providing professional, proactive and effective policy support to the PCC to enable him to fulfil his statutory duties and responsibilities. You will be expected to represent the PCC at a range of internal and external meetings; contribute to the development and delivery of key policy products; and support the governance and regulatory requirements of the PCC and wider office.
We are a supportive employer; an inclusive workplace with a range of active staff networks. We offer flexible working, up to 28 days annual leave, Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), professional development, free parking, an onsite gym, health and wellbeing support and access to the Blue Light Card discounts.
We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
This role is commutable from Kidderminster, Birmingham, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Hereford, Malvern, Ledbury, Evesham, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Bewdley, Droitwich Spa and Pershore and is just off junction 6 of the M5.
If you require any support to complete your application or you have any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01905 718444 (press option 1 then 5) or email [email protected] (internally please use MyBop)
For more information on the role of the PCC and the work of the office, please go to our website: West Mercia Police Crime Commissioner - Home (westmercia-pcc.gov.uk)
Internal applicants who are in need of redeployment will be offered positions ahead of other candidates, subject to them passing a selection process.
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