Business Support Officer

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

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a creative and dynamic Business Support Officer to join the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner’s office. This hybrid role involves developing communications, engaging with the public, and supporting the PCC’s vision for safer communities. The position offers flexible working, a supportive environment, and various benefits including professional development and health support.

Benefits

Up to 26 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Professional development

Free parking

Onsite gym

Health and wellbeing support

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Creativity

Written communication

Risk identification

Community engagement

Job description

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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 funding it needs 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, who is creative, has good written skills, can identify risks and opportunities, and has innovative ideas for engaging communities.

If successful, you’ll be responsible for:

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

You are encouraged to work on your own initiative and help shape the focus.

Role Details:

• The Business Support Officer 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:

• 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, taking ownership and accountability.

Serving the public:

• We collaborate with the police and partners to deliver top-quality services.
• The public's interests are central to our work.
• We ensure the public has a voice in shaping services that affect their lives.

Integrity:

• We strive for value and service excellence for taxpayers.
• We are honest, open, and transparent with staff, the public, and partners.
• We challenge unethical or inappropriate behaviour.

Inclusivity:

• We treat everyone fairly and respectfully.
• We value and care for each other, fostering a sense of belonging.
• We champion the 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), the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), professional development, free parking, an onsite gym, health and wellbeing support, and access to Blue Light Card discounts.

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.

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

If you need support 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 a 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 ones accepted).