R0103 Policy Officer

Grade: 7 £36,369 - £41,718

Directly responsible to: Policy Manager

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

Birmingham City Centre

Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday 30th July 2021

Interviews to take place virtually: Wednesday 11^th August 2021

This is a politically restricted post

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.

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, Friday 30^th July 2021. Interviews are planned to take place virtually on Wednesday 11^th August 2021.

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-commissioner or telephone 0121 626 6060.

The Police and Crime Commissioner is committed to equality and diversity.