Business Support Officer

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

Job summary

Join a leading office as a Business Support Officer, where you will help ensure the public's voice is reflected in policing. This hybrid role involves developing communications, engaging with communities, and supporting the PCC's vision for safer communities. Enjoy flexible working, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Up to 26 days of annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

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 engaging communities.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering communications across 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, 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 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 across 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 will be encouraged to work independently and help shape the focus of your work.

Role Details: The Business Support Officer is a hybrid role with at least 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 and to own accountability.

Serving the public:

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

Integrity:

• We aim to achieve value and quality for taxpayers.
• We are honest, open, and transparent with staff, the public, and partners.
• We challenge unethical behavior wherever it occurs.

Inclusivity:

• We treat everyone fairly and respectfully.
• We foster an environment of belonging and confidence.
• We advocate for all communities, especially those less heard.

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 value diversity and encourage applications from everyone.

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 support with your application or have questions, contact the recruitment team at 01905 718444 (press option 1 then 5).

Internal applicants seeking redeployment will be prioritized, subject to passing a selection process.

*Photo ID is required at interview. Please visit Citizencard.com to obtain a photo ID if you do not have a valid driving licence or passport (expired ones accepted).