Business Support Officer

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a dynamic Business Support Officer to enhance public engagement and support the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner. The role involves developing communications, executing campaigns, and facilitating public engagement activities, requiring creativity and strong written skills. This hybrid position offers a supportive environment with numerous benefits, including flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

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.
• Strong written skills required.
• Innovative ideas for community engagement.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Creativity

Written Communication

Risk Identification

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 resources to serve the public effectively.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about amplifying the public voice to improve policing. They should be creative, possess strong written skills, identify risks and opportunities, and have innovative ideas for community engagement.

If successful, your responsibilities will include:

1. Developing and delivering communications across multiple 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 engagement activities.

This role 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 and embrace continuous learning and improvement.
• We are empowered to make innovative, evidence-based decisions and take accountability.

Serving the Public

• We collaborate with police and partners to deliver excellent services.
• The public's interests are central to our work.
• We ensure the public has a voice in shaping services.

Integrity

• We aim for value and transparency.
• We are honest and challenge unethical behaviour.

Inclusivity

• We treat everyone with respect and fairness.
• We foster a sense of belonging and value diverse communities.

We offer a supportive, inclusive workplace with benefits including flexible working, 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 and working at the Office of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, please visit the West Mercia Police website.

If you need assistance 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 if you do not have a valid photo driving licence or passport (expired is acceptable).