Policy Development Officer (Policing and Performance)

Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Thames Valley
Kidlington
Band 4J, circa £39,847 per annum. Progression based on performance
Full Time
Permanent

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Thames Valley is seeking to recruit a Policy Development Officer who will support the performance oversight functions of the PCC to ensure delivery of the Police and Crime Plan.  The primary focus of the post will be in relation to partner’s delivery and use of funding awarded through the PCC’s Community Safety Fund. 

The role will involve engagement with key partnerships, including attendance at local partnership meetings across Thames Valley, in order to monitor grant spending and delivery of outcomes.  Evaluation and performance support for other PCC contracts and grants, and analytical support in relation to public surveys or consultations, will also be required.  The post holder will be required to provide resilience and support for the monitoring of police performance.  As required, the post holder will be required to undertake research into new policy areas, assess the evidence, make recommendations and implement solutions.  The individual will be required to represent the PCC at local, regional, and national meetings.   

You will have knowledge and experience of performance management and monitoring arrangements, scrutiny techniques and reporting requirements. Knowledge of policing and crime reduction policy issues, policing models and legislative requirements is required. It is essential that you have experience of advising and influencing senior management level decision-making and you are resilient and independent minded in the face of challenge. You will have the ability to research, manipulate and analyse various forms of data along with the ability to make inferences and recommendations. It is essential that you are able to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience and attend and engage in meetings within a police or partnership environment.

If you have any queries please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77 (internal 301 6500) quoting reference 13590.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 27th August 2017.

Thames Valley Police serves diverse communities. To enable us to truly reflect the communities we serve, we are keen to recruit people from Black, Asian and other minority backgrounds. You will need a wide range of skills and experiences which will enhance the services we deliver to the public including an understanding of cultural issues. If this is you, we want you to apply to join us.

We will consider applications from flexible workers and look for job share opportunities where possible.

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.