Policy and Partnerships Officer Job Description

Job purpose

To work with the Police and Crime Commissioner to develop policy positions on a range of topics.

To support the delivery of the Police and Crime Plan and engage with key local partners and stakeholders to identify and progress shared agendas.

Main responsibilities

1. To assist in the development and implementation of a wide range of policies, plans and
2. To support the Commissioner to come to a position on particular issues, either articulated in the Police and Crime Plan or arising during the term of office, and lead or support the articulation of these
3. To build effective and enduring relationships with partners and stakeholders to enable strong working relationships or collaboration.
4. Provide advice and guidance on matters of expertise to colleagues and other key
5. Contribute to the Police and Crime Plan’s delivery plan, and monitor progress towards its aims.
6. Engage with regional and national initiatives to improve Warwickshire’s delivery, and to share best practice with others
7. Identify key messages to share regionally and nationally where problems cannot be solved locally, and show tenacity in pursing engagement with others
8. Listen to the voice of the residents of Warwickshire to enable the Commissioner to work on their behalf, including responding to specific enquires where identified.
9. Support the Commissioner to hold the force to account in order to improve policy and
10. Work with the Commissioning and Grants Officer to identify priorities for the Commissioner to fund, and provide expertise and resource to translate ideas into action.
11. Seek funding through bid writing, and support office grant and commissioning processes, including contract monitoring of funding
12. Work with the Communications and Engagement Officer to identify opportunities for the Commissioner to engage with communities and partners who align with our priorities and work together on shared agendas
13. Prepare reports, briefings and presentations to support the Commissioner in this work, and attend and support meetings as required.
14. Undertake research and analysis to identify and clarify key issues
15. Develop and deliver project and action plans and support the completion of the delivery plan that arises from the Police and Crime
16. Report to the Police and Crime Panel on the Commissioner’s behalf as
17. Work closely with other colleagues to improve operational practices, effectiveness and
18. Maintain professional awareness and horizon scan for future developments, with a commitment to own and organisational development.
19. Demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity through actions and activities, using knowledge and tools to understand the impact of decisions on
20. Undertake any other duties as reasonably commensurate with

Special conditions

• Significant travel across Warwickshire
• This role is politically restricted

Security level

• Recruitment Vetting
• CTC Vetting