Business Support Officer

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; 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 PCC's vision for safer communities. The role involves communication development, public engagement, and innovative idea generation, with a hybrid working model and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Up to 26 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Professional development

Free parking

Onsite gym

Health and wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Creative and dynamic individual.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver communications across multiple platforms.
• Produce campaigns, videos, and podcasts.
• Conduct public engagements and support the PCC.

Skills

Creativity

Strong written skills

Risk identification

Community engagement

Job description

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Business Support Officer, Crawley, West Sussex

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Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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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 allocates funds to community projects, victim services, and crime prevention, ensuring the police have the necessary funding for effective service delivery.

The PCC seeks someone passionate about amplifying the public voice to improve policing. The ideal candidate is creative, possesses strong written skills, can identify risks and opportunities, and has innovative ideas for community engagement.

If successful, you’ll be responsible for: developing and delivering communications across multiple platforms; producing campaigns; creating videos and podcasts; advising and supporting the PCC; and conducting public engagements. You will also be encouraged to work independently and help shape the focus of your work.

• The Business Support Officer role is hybrid, 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 for ourselves and others.
• Continuous learning and improvement.
• Empowered to make innovative, evidenced decisions and own accountability.

Serving the public:

• Collaborative work with police and partners to deliver excellent services.
• Public interests are central to our activities.
• Ensuring the public’s voice influences service design.

Integrity:

• Achieving value and quality for taxpayers.
• Honest, transparent communication.
• Challenging unethical behavior.

Inclusivity:

• Fair and respectful treatment of all.
• Creating a supportive environment where everyone feels valued.
• Championing voices of all communities, especially the unheard.

We are a supportive, inclusive employer offering flexible working, up to 26 days annual leave (including bank holidays), LGPS pension, professional development, free parking, onsite gym, health and wellbeing support, and Blue Light Card discounts.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage diversity.

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

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