Business Support Officer

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

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a dynamic Business Support Officer to enhance community engagement and support the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner. The role involves creating communications, campaigns, and public engagements to ensure the public's voice is reflected in policing. This hybrid position offers flexibility and numerous benefits, including professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

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 create innovative ideas for community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering communications across various platforms.
• Producing and implementing campaigns.
• Creating videos and podcasts.
• Providing advice and support to the PCC.
• Conducting public engagements.

Skills

Creativity

Strong written skills

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 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, who is creative, possesses strong written skills, can 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 the estate.
2. Producing and implementing campaigns.
3. Creating videos and podcasts.
4. Providing advice and support to the PCC.
5. Conducting 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

• We set high standards and embrace continuous learning.
• We empower decision-making and accountability.

Serving the Public

• We collaborate with police and partners to deliver excellent services.
• The public's interests are central to our work.
• We ensure the public has a voice in shaping services.

Integrity

• We aim for value and transparency.
• We act honestly and challenge unethical behaviour.

Inclusivity

• We treat everyone with respect and fairness.
• We foster a sense of belonging and amplify diverse voices.

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 and encourage diversity.

For more information about benefits and working with us, please visit the West Mercia Police website.

If you need assistance with your application or have questions, contact the recruitment team at 01905 718444 (press option 1, then 5).

Internal applicants seeking 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 driving licence or passport (expired documents accepted).