Business Support Officer

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

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a dynamic Business Support Officer to enhance public engagement and support the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner. This hybrid role involves developing communications, managing campaigns, and ensuring the public voice is represented in policing. With a supportive workplace and numerous benefits, this position is ideal for those passionate about community service.

Benefits

Up to 26 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Professional development

Free parking

Onsite gym

Health and wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Skilled in written communication and public engagement.
• Capable of identifying risks and opportunities.
• Innovative ideas for community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering communications across various platforms.
• Producing and managing campaigns, videos, and podcasts.
• Carrying out public engagement activities.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

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 representing the public voice to improve policing, who is creative, skilled in written communication, capable of identifying 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;
5. Working independently and helping shape the office’s focus.

This is a hybrid role with a minimum of three 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 with police and partners
• Public involvement in shaping services

Integrity

• Value for taxpayers
• Honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct

Inclusivity

• Fair and respectful treatment
• Valuing diversity and community voices

We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace with flexible working arrangements, 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 and encourage diversity.

For more information on 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 will be required at interview. Please visit Citizencard.com if you do not have a valid photo driving licence or passport (expired accepted).