Business Support Officer

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

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a dynamic Business Support Officer to join the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner’s office. This hybrid role involves developing communications, managing campaigns, and engaging with the public to ensure their voice is reflected in policing. The position offers a supportive workplace with numerous benefits, including flexible working and professional development opportunities.

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 for better policing.
• Skilled in written communication and innovative ideas.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Creative

Written communication

Risk identification

Community engagement

Job description

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, ensuring the police have the necessary resources to serve the public effectively.

We need someone passionate about amplifying the public voice for better policing, who is creative, skilled in written communication, able to identify risks and opportunities, and has innovative ideas for community engagement.

If successful, your responsibilities will include:

1. Developing and delivering communications across various platforms to support the PCC and estate;
2. Producing and managing campaigns, videos, and podcasts;
3. Providing advice and support to the PCC;
4. Carrying out public engagement activities.

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 and accountability

Serving the Public

• Collaborative service delivery
• Public voice in shaping services

Integrity

• Value for taxpayers
• Honesty and transparency

Inclusivity

• Fair and respectful treatment
• Valuing diversity and community voices

We offer a supportive, inclusive workplace with benefits including 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 encourage 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 a selection process.

*Photo ID is required at interview. Please visit Citizencard.com if you do not have a valid photo ID.

Note: If you are not a passport holder of the country where the vacancy is located, a work permit may be required.

Applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button. Do not include bank or payment details.

Created on 23/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom