Policy and Commissioning Officer

Dorset Police/ Devon and Cornwall Police; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Gym membership

Blue Light Card

Sick pay

Pension scheme

Onsite parking

Group insurance

Support networks

Training opportunities

Flexitime

Hybrid working

Job summary

Dorset Police is seeking a Policy and Commissioning Officer based at Police Headquarters, Winfrith, Dorset. You will support the delivery of the Police and Crime Plan, commission essential services, and work with partners to improve outcomes for local communities.

The role involves policy advice, research and data analysis, project coordination, and assisting with grants and contracted services. Hybrid working and a competitive local government pension scheme are offered.

Qualifications

• Policy advice, research and analysis to support the delivery of local priorities.
• Monitoring and evaluating local and national initiatives, legislation and good practice.
• Collecting, interpreting and analysing data to inform decision-making and service improvement.
• Supporting the development, coordination and delivery of projects and programmes.
• Assisting with the commissioning and management of grants and contracted services.
• Coordinating meetings, preparing reports and briefing papers, and engaging with partner organisations and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Providing policy advice, research and analysis to support the delivery of local priorities.
• Monitoring and evaluating local and national initiatives, legislation and good practice.
• Collecting, interpreting and analysing data to inform decision-making and service improvement.
• Supporting the development, coordination and delivery of projects and programmes.
• Assisting with the commissioning and management of grants and contracted services.
• Coordinating meetings, preparing reports and briefing papers, and engaging with partner organisations and stakeholders.

Job description

Policy and Commissioning Officer

Location: Police Headquarters, Winfrith, Dorset

Salary: Scale F - Starts at £34,662 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £40,383 per annum

The closing date for applications is 20/11/2026, 12:00

Are you looking for a rewarding and varied role where your work can make a real difference to people's lives? Do you want to help make Dorset's communities safer, support victims of crime, and contribute to initiatives that reduce offending and prevent harm?

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset is seeking a Policy and Commissioning Officer to support the delivery of the Police and Crime Plan and the commissioning of vital services across Dorset.

Working with a wide range of partners, you will play a key role in delivering the priorities set out in the Police and Crime Plan. You will help develop and implement initiatives that support victims of crime, reduce criminal behaviour, and improve outcomes for local communities. The post will also provide strategic support to the Head of Policy, Violence Reduction and Prevention and Team Managers in delivering key organisational objectives.

This diverse role offers the opportunity to contribute across a broad portfolio of work. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing policy advice, research and analysis to support the delivery of local priorities.
• Monitoring and evaluating local and national initiatives, legislation and good practice.
• Collecting, interpreting and analysing data to inform decision-making and service improvement.
• Supporting the development, coordination and delivery of projects and programmes.
• Assisting with the commissioning and management of grants and contracted services.
• Coordinating meetings, preparing reports and briefing papers, and engaging with partner organisations and stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who enjoys turning evidence into action and working collaboratively to deliver meaningful change for the people of Dorset.

What you get if you join us:

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job related equipment supplied, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities available.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
• Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).