Business Support Officer

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

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a creative Business Support Officer to enhance community engagement and support the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner. This hybrid role involves developing communications, managing campaigns, and ensuring the public's voice is reflected in policing. The ideal candidate will possess strong written skills and innovative ideas.

Benefits

Up to 26 days 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 amplifying the public voice.
• Ability to work independently.
• Innovative ideas for community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering communications across various platforms.
• Producing and managing campaigns, videos, and podcasts.
• Providing advice and support to the PCC.
• Conducting public engagements.

Skills

Creativity

Strong written skills

Risk identification

Community engagement

Job description

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Job Title: Business Support Officer

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 measures, ensuring the police force has the necessary resources to serve the public effectively.

We need someone passionate about amplifying the public voice 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. Producing and managing campaigns, videos, and podcasts.
3. Providing advice and support to the PCC.
4. Conducting public engagements.

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

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 make empowered, innovative, and evidenced decisions, owning accountability.

Serving the Public

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

Integrity

• We aim for value and quality in service delivery.
• We are honest, transparent, and uphold ethical standards.

Inclusivity

• We treat everyone fairly and with respect.
• We foster a sense of belonging and confidence among staff.
• 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 opportunities, free parking, an onsite gym, health and wellbeing support, and access to Blue Light Card discounts.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity.

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

If you need assistance 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 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).