Business Support Officer

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

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a 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 engaging with the public to ensure their voices are heard in policing. The ideal candidate will be creative and possess strong written skills.

Benefits

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 to improve policing.
• Ability to develop and deliver communications across various platforms.
• Experience in producing and managing campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering communications to support the PCC.
• Producing and managing campaigns.
• Engaging with the public and shaping engagement strategies.

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, crime prevention, and ensures the police have the necessary resources for effective service delivery.

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 our estate;
2. Producing and managing campaigns;
3. Creating videos and podcasts;
4. Providing advice and support to the PCC;
5. Engaging with the public and shaping engagement strategies.

This role is hybrid, requiring 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 and embrace continuous improvement.
• We empower decision-making and accountability.

Serving the public

• We collaborate to deliver excellent services.
• The public's voice is central to our work.

Integrity

• We strive for value and transparency.
• We challenge unethical behaviour.

Inclusivity

• We treat everyone fairly and respectfully.
• We foster a sense of belonging and amplify diverse voices.

We are a supportive, inclusive employer offering 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 all backgrounds. For more benefits, visit the West Mercia Police website.

If you need assistance with your application or have questions, contact the recruitment team at 01905 718444 (option 1, then 5).

Internal applicants requiring 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).