Business Support Officer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dynamic Business Support Officer to join the office of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner. This hybrid role involves developing communications, managing campaigns, and engaging with the public to enhance policing efforts. The ideal candidate will be creative and possess strong written skills, with a passion for community engagement. Benefits include flexible working, up to 26 days of annual leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

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.
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities.
• 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

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 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 have 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:

• This is a hybrid role with 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 strive for 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 seek value and transparency.
• We uphold honesty and challenge unethical behaviour.

Inclusivity

• We treat everyone with respect and fairness.
• We value diversity and advocate for all communities.

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

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. For more information about 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.

*Please bring photo ID to the interview (e.g., expired passport or driving licence). Visit Citizencard.com if needed.