Policy Development Officer (Partnerships and Commissioning)
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY
Location: Headquarters South, Kidlington, Thames Valley Police Headquarters
In this role you will have both a strategic and operational role in coordinating and helping to further develop specialist victim’s services, in line with the Victims Code of Practise (VCoP), the Police and Crime Commissioners Contract Management Strategy, and relevant national quality standards governing services for victims of crime. An important aspect of the role is management and on-going development of the PCC’s Specialist Counselling Service, ensuring the service delivered is of a high quality, meets the needs of victims, and is appropriately monitored. Prior counselling experience and qualifications would be an advantage. The successful candidate will also be involved in supporting the PCC’s objectives and approach to commissioning and delivering other specialist services, particularly services supporting victims of sexual and domestic abuse.
The successful candidate will have a high standard of education and be an independent and forward thinker. They must have a willingness to learn to use the OPCC’s case management system, relevant legislation, policies and procedures. A highly developed understanding of partnership working is essential as well as strong problem solving, communication and relationship building skills, with the ability to impact at all levels. The ability to work in a secure and confidential environment is required whilst recognising sensitive information and maintaining discretion and confidentiality at all times.
If you have any queries please contact Dr Shona Morrison (shona.morrison@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk).
If you have any queries please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77 (internal 301 6500) quoting reference 15014.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 21st October 2018.
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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.
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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.