Chief of Staff

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
Kidlington
TVP SMG
Band SMG, Circa £95,000 per annum, plus benefits
Full Time - All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational / business reasons why this cannot be accommodated
Permanent

Becoming Chief of Staff at the OPCC is an exciting opportunity to lead a talented team supporting the Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) to help make Thames Valley a safer place to live, work and raise a family.

Working closely with the PCC, the successful candidate will be instrumental in delivering his Police & Criminal Justice Plan. Working with partners in local government, criminal justice and the voluntary sector the Chief of Staff will be involved in a wide ranging community safety agenda.

If successful applicants will also support the PCC in scrutinising the work of Thames Valley Police - the largest non-metropolitan police force in England and Wales, covering the counties of Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire and serving a population of in excess of 2 million people.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Senior management experience and a strong understanding of corporate governance.
  • An understanding of the democratic process and the legal, financial and political workings of an elected governance body.
  • A track record of building and developing successful working relationships with key stakeholders
  • A desire to make a difference to communities across Thames Valley by contributing the fight against crime.

Please note that a full UK driving licence is considered essential for this role as capability to travel across the Force is required, in order to undertake assignments in a timely manner and work flexibly.

In return, you’ll be joining an organisation that truly values its people, reflected in our range of excellent benefits, positive culture and flexible working opportunities.

Being involved in policing is a rewarding and fascinating business.  Everyday officers and staff in Thames Valley Police help people, sometimes they will save lives but more often their impact will be life changing by stopping people causing harm or keeping people away from it. To be a part of that system, and to seek to improve it is to take on a challenging role that can be incredibly fulfilling.

As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 22-30 days annual leave per annum pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.

The recruitment process will be in two stages. In the first round of interviews, candidates will be asked to prepare a presentation in advance in order to demonstrate their research and analytical capabilities. This will be followed by a competency based interview. Candidates who successfully pass to the second stage will be asked to make a second presentation, with only limited preparation time given on the day. This will be followed by a further final interview. It is anticipated that the first round of interviews will take place on 21st & 24th June, with the second round taking place on 29th & 30th June. Please note these dates are subject to change.

If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 19129. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.

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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 5 June 2022.

 

At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities.  Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission.  As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.

Working Smart.  You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day.  In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce. 

Supporting You.  Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do.  Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives.  We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with.  We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card.  Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.

Developing YouWe promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential. 

Valuing Difference.  We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference.  Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.    

Vetting.  All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

This opportunity is closed to applications.