Business Support Officer

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

Job summary

The Office of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner seeks a Business Support Officer to enhance public engagement and support the PCC's initiatives. This hybrid role involves creating communications, managing campaigns, and ensuring the public's voice is heard in policing. The ideal candidate will be creative and possess strong written skills, contributing to safer communities.

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 for better policing.
• Strong written skills and ability to identify risks and opportunities.
• Innovative ideas for community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering communications across various platforms.
• Producing and managing 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 looking for 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.

We need someone passionate about amplifying the public voice for better policing. The ideal candidate is creative, has strong written skills, can identify risks and opportunities, and offers innovative ideas for community engagement.

If successful, you will be responsible for:

1. Developing and delivering communications across various platforms to support the PCC and the estate;
2. Producing and managing 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 focus of your role.

Role Details:

• The Business Support Officer role is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days in the office.

Application Deadline: 12 noon on Friday 30th May 2025.

Our Values

Professionalism

• High standards for ourselves and others.
• Embracing learning and continuous improvement.
• Empowered to make clear, innovative, and evidenced decisions, with accountability.

Serving the Public

• Collaborative work with police and partners to deliver excellent services.
• Public interests are central to our work.
• Ensuring the public has a voice in shaping services.

Integrity

• Achieving value and service for taxpayers.
• Honest, open, and transparent communication.
• Challenging unethical behavior.

Inclusivity

• Treating everyone fairly and respectfully.
• Valuing each other and fostering a sense of belonging.
• Championing voices from all communities, especially unheard groups.

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

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity.

For more information on benefits and working for the Office of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, please visit the West Mercia Police website.

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

Internal applicants requiring redeployment will be prioritized, subject to passing a selection process.

*Photo ID will be required at interview. Please visit Citizencard.com if you do not have a valid photo driving licence or passport (expired is acceptable).