Business Support Officer

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

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a dynamic Business Support Officer to enhance public engagement and support the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner. This hybrid role involves developing communications, executing campaigns, and engaging with communities. The successful candidate will be creative, articulate, and innovative, contributing to safer communities.

Benefits

Up to 26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development

Free parking

Onsite gym

Health and wellbeing support

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Passionate about amplifying the public voice for better policing.
• Creative, articulate, risk-aware, and innovative.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering communications across various platforms.
• Producing and executing campaigns.
• Creating videos and podcasts.
• Providing advice and support to the PCC.
• Carrying out public engagements.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Public Engagement

Risk Awareness

Innovativeness

Job description

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Job Title: Business Support Officer

We are looking for 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, and ensures the police force has the necessary funding to serve the public effectively.

We need someone passionate about amplifying the public voice for better policing—creative, articulate, risk-aware, and innovative in engaging communities.

If successful, your responsibilities will include:

1. Developing and delivering communications across various platforms to support the PCC and the estate.
2. Producing and executing campaigns.
3. Creating videos and podcasts.
4. Providing advice and support to the PCC.
5. Carrying out public engagements.

You will be encouraged to work independently and help shape the focus of your role.

This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days office-based work.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday, 30th May 2025.

Our Values

Professionalism

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

Serving the Public

• Collaborative work with police and partners.
• Public-centric services with a voice in shaping them.

Integrity

• Value for taxpayers.
• Honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct.

Inclusivity

• Fair and respectful treatment.
• Valuing diversity and championing all communities.

We offer a supportive, inclusive workplace with flexible working options, up to 26 days annual leave (including bank holidays), the Local Government Pension Scheme, professional development, free parking, an onsite gym, health and wellbeing support, and access to Blue Light Card discounts.

We welcome applications from everyone and embrace diversity.

For more information about benefits and working at the Office of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, please visit the West Mercia Police website.

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

Internal applicants requiring redeployment will be prioritized, subject to passing a selection process.

*Photo ID is required at interview. Please visit Citizencard.com if you do not have a photo driving licence or passport (expired ones accepted).