Policy Officer

R0160 Policy Officer

Grade: 7 £37,953- £43,254

Directly responsible to: Policy Manager

Location: Office of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Lloyd House,

Birmingham City Centre

Closing Date: 12 noon,Thursday 16th March 2023

Interviews to take place in person: Thursday 30th March 2023

This is a politically restricted post

The Office of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner would like you to join us.

This is an opportunity for a smart individual with experience in the field of policy and research. You should have excellent experience of working in collaboration to influence and develop effective and innovative projects. You will be effective at working across a range of multi-disciplinary organisations as well as having the ability to take forward specific policy areas such as drugs, criminal justice or economic development.

You need to be able to work as part of a team delivering the West Midlands Police and Crime Plan as well as on your own initiative, be able to undertake research, support & develop projects and initiatives which may cover a range of issues, and produce high quality briefings and reports which will contribute to the delivery of the Commissioners key priorities. You will need to demonstrate creative thinking, initiative and strategic awareness in the way you analyse issues and problem solve. You should have excellent communication and presentation skills and be comfortable articulating yourself in a range of forums to a range of stakeholders. This role provides a great opportunity to lead on numerous critical agendas for the whole of the West Midlands.

The West Midlands is a vibrant and diverse part of the country and the Police and Crime Commissioner is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of diversity and human rights, and a personal commitment to promoting diversity and racial equality.

Why work for us?

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner is committed to the reduction and prevention of crime, so by joining us you’ll be actively contributing to improving the West Midlands region. You will get to work alongside great people who are passionate about driving improvement and change! In return for your valued contribution we provide an impressive employee benefits package:

• Diverse, Inclusive and supportive organisation
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working from home policy
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Pay progression through multiple increments
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Access to an employee benefits package
• Committed to being an anti-racist and trauma informed organisation

Click here to learn more: Working for us

Our values

It is important to us that every employee is committed to and share our organisational values:

We behave with INTEGRITY and HONESTY in all we do. We work OBJECTIVELY and IMPARTIALLY

to support the Police and Crime Commissioner and each other to achieve the objectives of the Police and Crime Plan.

We support each other by driving INCLUSIVITY within our interaction with each other and the public.

Don’t meet all parts of the Job Description?

At the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands. 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.

Please note we do not accept CV’s. To download an application form please visit: www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/your-commissioner/working-for-the-police-and-crime-commissioneror telephone 0121 626 6060.

Recruitment is completed in line with safe recruitment practices. You can find our Safeguarding policy here: Safeguarding-policy-November-21.pdf (westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk)

For more information about the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner visit: Home - West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner (westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk).

For an informal confidential conversation about this post, please contact Brendan Warner-Southwell on wmpcc @west-midlands.pnn.police.uk

The closing date for applications is 12 noon, Thursday 16th March 2023. Interviews are planned to take place in person on Thursday 30th March 2023.

Please note we do not accept CV’s. To download an application form and information pack please visit: www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/your-commissioner/working-for-the-police-and-crime-commissioneror telephone 0121 626 6060.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £37,953.00-£43,254.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: R0160