Business Support Officer

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

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a dynamic Business Support Officer to join the office of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner. The role involves developing communications, executing campaigns, and engaging with the community to amplify the public voice in policing. This hybrid position encourages independent work and offers a supportive environment with various benefits, including flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 26 days of 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.
• Skilled in written communication.
• Innovative in engaging communities.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering communications across various platforms.
• Producing and executing 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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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 have the resources needed to serve the public effectively.

The ideal candidate is passionate about amplifying the public voice to improve policing, creative, skilled in written communication, capable of identifying risks and opportunities, and innovative in engaging communities.

If successful, your responsibilities will include:

1. Developing and delivering communications across various platforms to support the PCC and the estate.
2. Producing and executing 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 role’s focus.

The Business Support Officer 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

• High standards for ourselves and others.
• Commitment to learning and continuous improvement.
• Empowered to make innovative, evidenced decisions and take accountability.

Serving the Public

• Collaborative work with police and partners to deliver excellent services.
• Public interests are central to our work.
• Ensuring the public's voice influences service design.

Integrity

• Striving for value and quality for taxpayers.
• Honest, open, and transparent communication.
• Challenging unethical behaviour.

Inclusivity

• Fair and respectful treatment of all.
• Valuing diversity and fostering a sense of belonging.
• Championing voices from all communities, especially the unheard.

We are a supportive, inclusive employer offering flexible working, up to 26 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), LGPS pension, professional development, free parking, onsite gym, health and wellbeing support, and Blue Light Card discounts.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity.

For more information about benefits and working with us, visit the West Mercia Police website.

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

Internal applicants needing 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).