Working at the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner brings plenty of opportunity to make a difference in keeping people safe in Warwickshire. Although the organisation is small there are a variety of roles, and the work is challenging and interesting. Currently based in Warwick Town Centre, a team of staff support the Commissioner to deliver against the Police and Crime Plan and other statutory responsibilities. The team is professional and friendly, and each role has the opportunity to interact with members of the public, partners or Warwickshire Police personnel.
By joining us you’ll be actively contributing to work to reduce crime, support victims and make communities safer. You will get to work alongside great people who are passionate about making a real difference for local communities. In return for your valued contribution we provide an impressive employee benefits package, including:
- Diverse, inclusive and supportive organisation
- Flexible working – to suit you and the needs of the organisation
- Hybrid working arrangements – we expect all staff to be present in the office for part of the week, but there is flexibility to also work remotely.
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Local Government Pension
We foster an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
How to apply
For all of our roles please apply by downloading and completing an application form and the associated equal opportunities monitoring form. Once completed please email it to us at opcc@warwickshire.police.uk. For enquiries about a specific role please contact this same email address and a team member will be in touch.
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Don’t meet all parts of the job description?
We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace which reflects the communities of Warwickshire. Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for roles if they believe they do not meet each item of the criteria. So, if you are passionate about a role, we encourage you to still apply – you may be exactly who we are looking for.
Current vacancies at the OPCC
Justice Centre Partnership Liaison Officer
Salary: Grade D (£27,789 – £29,874 per annum, pro rata for 20 hour week)
Hours: 20-hour contract with cover 5 days a week, based on an indicative 10am-2pm working pattern
Location: Based between Leamington Justice Centre, Nuneaton Justice Centre, and Warwickshire Police Headquarters, Leek Wootton
About the Role
Do you have experience providing excellent customer service? Or working within a partnership liaison role?
Are you able to problem solve, work independently and have excellent administrative skills?
Then we would love to hear from you!
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Justice Centre Partnership Liaison Officer. This part time role offers flexitime working hours (over 5 days a week), a generous annual leave entitlement and access to many other employee benefits.
This role is key to ensuring the smooth operational day to day running of the two justice centres in Leamington Spa and Nuneaton. As an effective communicator you will be central to ensuring relationships are maintained and managed among key partners.
Travel between the two Justice Centres will be required, however the detail of this can be agreed with you upon successful appointment.
Please take a look at the job description for further details and do not hesitate to contact us for an informal discussion about this one-of-a-kind role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Enhancing operational practices to streamline processes.
- Facilitating effective problem-solving strategies.
- Producing and presenting essential documents and reports.
- Providing top-notch administrative support.
- Managing Health and Safety compliance checks for the two Justice Centres.
What We’re Looking For:
- A Level 3 qualification (A Level, NVQ, or equivalent) or relevant experience.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Familiarity with Justice Centre operations is a plus.
- Willingness to travel frequently between Leamington Justice Centre, Nuneaton Justice Centre, and Warwickshire Police Headquarters.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the community by ensuring effective collaboration within the Justice Centres. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values your input and professional growth.
If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of our Justice Centres, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and become an integral part of our team, making a positive impact on the lives of many.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 11 August.
Assurance and Scrutiny Officer
Salary: Grade G – £40,005 – £45,546 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Based at the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire (Warwickshire Police Headquarters, Leek Wootton, CV35 7QA)
Are you looking for a rewarding role which helps ensure Warwickshire is a safer place? Have some experience in policy development and governance? Good at detail and passionate about public service?
We’re looking for an ambitious and motivated individual with scrutiny, research, strategic planning and performance management experience.
The Assurance and Scrutiny Officer works as part a small but successful team which assists Warwickshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Seccombe, as he delivers his Police and Crime Plan for the county.
You will be responsible for supporting the Commissioner as he holds Warwickshire Police to account, scrutinising force activity and performance and producing reports and briefings to aid decision making. This will include analysing performance information, understanding trends and providing a narrative to develop the Commissioner’s understanding of key issues, while providing advice on the setting of goals and targets.
You will also play a key role in communicating the work of the Commissioner to the public, through the production of the Police and Crime Plan, Annual Report, strategic delivery plans and other statutory documents.
Assisting the Commissioner in his role in the police complaints process as laid out in legislation, you will carry out Complaints Reviews, liaising with the force and complainants to ensure completion, address issues and ensuring a high-standard of customer service throughout.
You’ll demonstrate good knowledge of public sector organisations and the delivery of statutory functions and the legislation that sits behind them, as well as having strong experience of providing scrutiny and challenge to the activities of others with a view to improving the services offered.
This recruitment will close as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Current volunteering opportunities
We’re looking to recruit more new volunteers for our Independent Custody Visiting and Appropriate Adults schemes in Warwickshire.
Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) are a well-established system of volunteers who attend police stations unannounced to check on the treatment of people detained in custody. They talk to the detainees and observe the conditions in which they are held and ensure that their rights and entitlements are being observed.
Appropriate Adults, meanwhile, support vulnerable adults in police custody. The detained person may be vulnerable because of neurodiversity, trauma, mental ill health, drugs/alcohol, or other reasons. An Appropriate Adult helps to make sure they understand what is happening and the process is fair, for example by sitting in the police interview with the detainee and asking the police to repeat questions or speak more plainly. The scheme ensures that vulnerable people can understand the criminal justice process, reducing the risk of unjust convictions.
Find out more about each role and, if you are interested in applying, contact us at opcc@warwickshire.police.uk today!
Other ways to get involved
Warwickshire Police Cadets
Warwickshire Police Cadets is a volunteer scheme for young people which has been operating in Leamington and Nuneaton since 2014 and from September 2024 extends to Rugby. The aim of the scheme is to support Warwickshire Police’s strategy of engagement with young people throughout the force area.
It is aimed at young people who wish to be part of a two year programme that offers an opportunity to gain a practical understanding of policing and develop their spirit of adventure and good citizenship.
Cadets support local policing priorities through volunteering, working with partner agencies and positive participation in their communities.
They take part in a variety of activities including self-defence training, marching, fitness, team building, role playing and Outdoor events.
Find out more about becoming a police cadet
