Business Support Officer

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

Job summary

Join the Office of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner as a Business Support Officer. You'll develop communications, engage with the public, and support the PCC's vision for safer communities. This hybrid role offers flexibility and a chance to make a real impact in the community.

Benefits

Up to 26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Professional development opportunities

Free parking

Onsite gym

Health and wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Passionate about ensuring the public voice is heard.
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities.
• Innovative ideas for engaging communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver communications across various platforms.
• Produce and execute campaigns.
• Create videos and podcasts.
• Provide advice and support to the PCC.
• Carry out public engagements.

Skills

Creativity

Strong written skills

Risk identification

Community engagement

Job description

We are looking for a creative and dynamic Business Support Officer to join the office of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner and support our vision: "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 also allocates millions of pounds to community projects, victim services, crime prevention measures, and ensures the police force has the necessary funding to deliver an efficient and effective service for the public.

The PCC needs someone passionate about ensuring the public voice is heard and used to improve policing. The ideal candidate is creative, has strong written skills, can identify risks and opportunities, and possesses innovative ideas for engaging communities.

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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 supported and encouraged to work on your own initiative and help shape the focus of your role.

Role Details: The Business Support Officer position is hybrid, requiring a minimum of 3 days in the office.

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

Our Values

Professionalism

• We set high standards for ourselves and others.
• We embrace learning and continuous improvement.
• We are empowered to make clear, innovative, and evidence-based decisions and take accountability for them.

Serving the public

• We collaborate with police and partners to deliver top-quality services.
• The interests of the public are central to everything we do.
• We ensure the public's voice influences the services that affect their lives.

Integrity

• We aim for the best value and service for taxpayers.
• We are honest, open, and transparent with staff, the public, and partners.
• We challenge unethical or inappropriate behavior.

Inclusivity

• We treat everyone with fairness and respect.
• We foster an environment where people feel valued and confident as individuals.
• We advocate for the voices of all communities, especially those who are often unheard.

We are a supportive employer offering an inclusive workplace, flexible working arrangements, up to 26 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) for those with less than five years’ service, the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), professional development opportunities, free parking, an onsite gym, health and wellbeing support, and access to Blue Light Card discounts.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity.

For more information on benefits and working for 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 01905718444 (press option 1 then 5).

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

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Created on 23/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom