We are recruiting! Come and work for us and help support our aim of a Safer Nottinghamshire for All.
It is an exciting time for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) here in Nottinghamshire as we embark on a new term of office following Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections in May 2024. This will see the publication of a new Police and Crime Plan setting the strategic direction for policing, crime and victims' services over the next five years.
To achieve these ambitions, we are looking for a Commissioning Officer to work across the whole range of OPCC commissioned activity. You will be an enthusiastic and committed individual who will work as a team and with our partners to make meaningful change for the people of Nottinghamshire.
You will be interested in public sector transformation and delivering positive outcomes for victims, survivors and communities across Nottinghamshire. You may be able to bring insight into the role and will want to bring collaborative relationships to meet the needs of our communities. You will be highly organised, have strong problem solving skills and ideally some knowledge of community safety. You will be able to bring an enthusiastic and creative approach, will have excellent communication skills and proven experience of partnership working.
Through building positive and collaborative relationships internally and externally with police colleagues, partners and the public of Nottinghamshire, you will contribute to transformation and ensure the delivery of excellent services that provide effective safeguarding and which are value for money.
This role is a full time position, however job share or part time hours would be considered for the right candidate, with working hours preferences to be discussed at interview. Secondment opportunities are also available.
In return, we offer flexible hybrid working, local government pension, 24 days' leave rising to 29 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays, comprehensive employee assistance programme, on-site gym at our base in Arnold, Nottinghamshire and access to the Blue Light card offering significant high street discounts.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we want our workforce to represent the communities we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and particularly those that are currently under-represented in our workforce, including but not limited to Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic, disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates.
So, all enthusiastic applicants, please apply providing an up-to-date CV with a supporting statement of up to 1,000 words saying how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. If you would like to discuss the position in more detail before applying, please contact the office on 0115 844 5998
For current Nottinghamshire Police Staff applicants, please note that the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner would be a new employer, however continuation of service can be maintained.
Vetting Level - Management - you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.
All applicants will be subject to the Force Vetting Policy.
Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.
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