Business Support Officer

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

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a creative and dynamic Business Support Officer to enhance community engagement and support the vision of the West Mercia Police. The role involves developing communications, producing campaigns, and providing strategic advice. This hybrid position offers flexibility and various benefits, including professional development and health support.

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.
• Innovative in community engagement ideas.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Creative

Skilled in writing

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 allocates funds to community projects, victim services, and crime prevention, ensuring the police have the necessary resources to serve the public effectively.

The ideal candidate is passionate about amplifying the public voice to enhance policing, creative, skilled in writing, able to identify risks and opportunities, and innovative in community engagement ideas.

If successful, your responsibilities will include:

1. Developing and delivering communications across platforms to support the PCC and estate.
2. Producing campaigns, videos, and podcasts.
3. Providing advice and support to the PCC.
4. Carrying out public engagements.
5. Working independently and helping shape strategic focus.

This is a hybrid role 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 and continuous improvement.
• Empowered decision-making with accountability.

Serving the public:

• Collaborative service delivery with police and partners.
• Public voice in shaping services.

Integrity:

• Value for money and transparency.
• Honesty and ethical behaviour.

Inclusivity:

• Fair and respectful treatment.
• Valuing diversity and ensuring everyone’s voice is heard.

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 all backgrounds and embrace diversity.

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

If assistance is needed with your application or for questions, contact the recruitment team at 01905 718444 (option 1, then 5).

Internal redeployment opportunities are available for current employees, 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 accepted).