Policy and Partnerships Officer

Are you brilliant at bringing people together to achieve collective aims? Do you have an interest in improving policing and community safety in Warwickshire and beyond? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Policy and Partnership Officer.

As a key part of a small but dynamic team, the successful candidate will be involved in building effective and enduring relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders to help to deliver the priorities of the Police and Crime Plan.

The successful candidate will be involved in the development and implementation of a wide range of policies, plans and strategies across a variety of topic areas, but will primarily focus on leading work that supports delivery of the Police and Crime Plan. The current prioritised themes the successful candidate will lead on include substance misuse, serious organised crime, reducing reoffending, certain aspects of vulnerability and certain aspects of criminal justice. These may change over time as work progresses.

Working in a fast-paced but friendly environment, we are looking for someone with a positive attitude, who can flex and adapt to requirements and change and can bring creative and innovative approaches to new challenges.

Why work for us?

Warwickshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Seccombe is committed to driving improvement and change, so 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
• Hybrid working from home policy
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Local Government Pension

Don’t meet all parts of the job description?

At the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner 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 this role, we encourage you to still apply – you may be exactly who we are looking for.

For more information about the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner visit: www.warwickshire-pcc.gov.uk.

To arrange an informal confidential conversation about this post, please contact Head of Policy and Partnerships Richard Long by emailing: opcc@warwickshire.police.uk.

The closing date for applications is 16 December 2022 Interviews to take place in person from week commencing 9 January 2023