Business Support Officer

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Business Support Officer to enhance community engagement and support the Police and Crime Commissioner. This hybrid role involves developing communications, managing campaigns, and conducting public engagements. The ideal candidate will be creative and passionate about serving the public, with a commitment to inclusivity and professionalism.

Benefits

Up to 26 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Professional development

Free parking

Onsite gym

Health and wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Passionate about amplifying the public voice.
• Creative and articulate in engaging with communities.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering communications across various platforms.
• Producing and managing campaigns, videos, and podcasts.
• Conducting public engagements.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Public Engagement

Job description

Job Title: Business Support Officer

We are seeking a creative and dynamic Business Support Officer to join the office of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner. Our vision is: "Working with partners and the public to deliver safer, stronger communities in West Mercia".

The core role of the PCC’s office is to ensure the voice of the public is reflected in policing. The PCC allocates funds to community projects, victim services, and crime prevention measures, ensuring the police have the necessary resources to serve the public effectively.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about amplifying the public voice to improve policing, creative, articulate, and innovative in engaging with communities. Responsibilities include:

1. Developing and delivering communications across various platforms to support the PCC and estate.
2. Producing and managing campaigns, videos, and podcasts.
3. Providing advice and support to the PCC.
4. Conducting public engagements.

This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days in the office. The closing date is 12 noon on Friday, 30th May 2025.

Our Values

Professionalism

• High standards and continuous improvement.
• Empowered decision-making and accountability.

Serving the Public

• Collaborative service delivery.
• Public voice at the heart of our work.

Integrity

• Value for money and transparency.
• Honesty and ethical conduct.

Inclusivity

• Fair and respectful treatment.
• Championing diverse community voices.

We offer a supportive, inclusive workplace with flexible working arrangements, up to 26 days annual leave, LGPS pension, professional development, free parking, onsite gym, health and wellbeing support, and Blue Light Card discounts.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. For more information about benefits, visit the West Mercia Police website.

If you need support with your application or have questions, contact the recruitment team at 01905 718444 (option 1, then 5).

Internal applicants seeking redeployment will be prioritized, subject to passing the selection process.

*Photo ID is required at interview. Please visit Citizencard.com to obtain a suitable ID if needed (expired documents accepted).