Business Support Officer

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

Job summary

A leading public organization is seeking a creative Business Support Officer to enhance community engagement and support the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner. The ideal candidate will be skilled in communication and passionate about improving policing through public involvement. This hybrid role offers flexible working and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Up to 26 days of 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.
• Skilled in identifying risks and opportunities.
• Innovative in engaging communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver communications across various platforms.
• Produce and implement campaigns.
• Conduct public engagements.

Skills

Written communication

Creativity

Community 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, and ensures the police have the necessary funding to serve the public effectively.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about amplifying the public voice to improve policing, creative, skilled in written communication, capable of identifying risks and opportunities, and innovative in engaging communities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Developing and delivering communications across various platforms to support the PCC and the estate.
2. Producing and implementing campaigns.
3. Creating videos and podcasts.
4. Advising and supporting the PCC.
5. Conducting public engagements.
6. Working independently to shape the focus of projects.

This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days in the office.

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

Our Values:

Professionalism

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

Serving the Public

• Collaborative delivery of services.
• Public voice in shaping services.

Integrity

• Honesty, transparency, and value for money.
• Challenging unethical behaviour.

Inclusivity

• Respectful treatment of all individuals.
• Valuing diversity and amplifying marginalized voices.

We offer flexible working, up to 26 days of annual leave, LGPS pension, professional development, free parking, onsite gym, health and wellbeing support, and Blue Light Card discounts. We welcome applications from everyone and embrace diversity.

For more information about benefits, please visit the West Mercia Police website.

If you need assistance with your application or have questions, contact the recruitment team at 01905718444 (option 1, then 5).

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

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