Business Support Officer

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; 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 office of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner. This hybrid role involves developing communications, creating engaging content, and supporting public engagement initiatives to enhance community safety. The ideal candidate should possess strong written skills and a passion for public service.

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.
• Ability to work independently and shape focus of work.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Creativity

Strong written skills

Risk identification

Community engagement

Job description

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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, ensuring the police have the resources needed to serve effectively.

We need someone passionate about amplifying the public voice and using it to improve policing. The ideal candidate will be creative, possess strong written skills, identify risks and opportunities, and bring innovative ideas for community engagement.

If successful, your responsibilities will include:

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

You will be encouraged to work independently and help shape the focus of your work.

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 improvement
• Empowered decision-making and accountability

Serving the Public

• Collaborative service delivery
• Public voice in shaping services

Integrity

• Value for taxpayers
• Honesty and transparency

Inclusivity

• Fair and respectful treatment
• Championing diverse communities

We offer 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 everyone and embrace diversity.

For more information about benefits, 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, pending successful selection.

*Photo ID is required at interview. Please visit Citizencard.com for options if you do not have a valid driving licence or passport.