Business Support Officer

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

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a creative and dynamic Business Support Officer to support the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner. The role involves developing communications, implementing campaigns, and engaging with the public to enhance community safety. This hybrid position encourages independent work and innovative contributions, with a strong emphasis on public engagement and communication.

Benefits

Flexible working

Up to 26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

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 innovative ideas for community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver communications across various platforms.
• Produce and implement campaigns, create videos and podcasts.
• Advise and support the PCC, conduct 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 and crime prevention measures, and makes sure the police force has the funding it needs to deliver an efficient and effective service for the public.

The PCC needs someone who’s passionate about ensuring the public voice is heard and used to improve policing. The ideal candidate will be creative, possess good written skills, be able to identify risks and opportunities, and have innovative ideas for enhancing community engagement.

If successful, your responsibilities will include: developing and delivering communications across various platforms to support the PCC; producing and implementing campaigns; creating videos and podcasts; advising and supporting the PCC; and conducting public engagements. You will be encouraged to work independently and help shape the focus of your role.

Note: 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:

• 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, owning the accountability that comes with them.

Serving the public:

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

Integrity:

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

Inclusivity:

• We treat everyone fairly and respectfully.
• We foster a caring environment where individuals feel valued and confident.
• We work to amplify the voices of all communities, especially those often unheard.

We are a supportive and inclusive employer, offering flexible working, 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 communities.

For more details about working with us, 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 seeking redeployment will be prioritized, subject to passing a selection process.

Note: Please bring photo ID to the interview. Acceptable forms include expired or current driving licences or passports. Visit Citizencard.com for more info.