Business Support Officer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a creative and dynamic Business Support Officer to join the office of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner. This hybrid role focuses on amplifying public voices, supporting community engagement, and delivering effective communications. The position offers flexible working, professional development, and various benefits, including up to 26 days annual leave 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.
• Experience in communications and public engagement.
• Ability to produce videos and podcasts.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering communications across various platforms.
• Producing and executing campaigns.
• Carrying out public engagements.

Skills

Creativity

Strong written skills

Risk awareness

Opportunity awareness

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 to improve policing, with creativity, strong written skills, risk and opportunity awareness, and innovative ideas for community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and delivering communications across various platforms to support the PCC and estate
• Producing and executing campaigns
• Creating videos and podcasts
• Providing advice and support to the PCC
• Carrying out public engagements

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 involvement in shaping services

Integrity

• Value for money and transparency
• Honesty and ethical behavior

Inclusivity

• Respect and fairness
• Championing diverse community voices

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

If you need support with your application or have questions, contact the recruitment team at 01905718444 (option 1, then 5).

Internal redeployment opportunities are available for current employees.

*Photo ID is required at interview (see Citizencard.com for options)

Work permits may be required if you are not a passport holder of the country. More info is available on our blog.

Applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button. Do not include bank details in your application.

Created on 23/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom