An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Team Manager - Commissioning, to join our Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner Strategy, Partnerships & Commissioning Team in Leicestershire.
We are looking for an enthusiastic team member who is eager to work alongside the diverse communities of our city and two counties, from the most rural areas of Rutland and Leicestershire to the market towns and inner city.
In this permanent, full-time role, you will work alongside the Team Manager – Partnerships and the Director of Strategy, Partnerships & Commissioning to meet the priorities set out in the Police & Crime Plan. You will manage a small, experienced team, making a difference to victims and witnesses of crime across the county while working with various organisations and sectors.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Coordinating, managing, and facilitating the delivery of community-based projects while working effectively with various partners, stakeholders, agencies, and community organisations.
* Taking the day-to-day lead on all issues relating to commissioning, grant, and community delivery arrangements, including attending relevant meetings.
* Managing and leading the commissioning and/or partnership functions of the OPCC, including line management of respective teams.
The must haves
* You should be educated to degree level (or equivalent) or have specific relevant experience and a commitment to continuous professional development, with experience in change-making organisations.
* Be an effective communicator with the ability to engage with partners, stakeholders, and professionals in an approachable, engaging, and professional manner, both in writing and verbally.
* Experience of successfully managing projects with multiple workstreams, with a proven ability to negotiate and problem-solve to achieve outcomes.
What’s in it for you?
At The Office of the Police Crime Commissioner, we want to create an environment that puts people first, ensuring you feel supported in everything you do. We have a range of rewards and benefits available to all our employees.
Salary £47,712 - £52,491
What’s Next
Please click APPLY to attach your CV and Supporting Suitability Statement (1000 word maximum), detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria by showcasing your skills and experience.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to speak to one of the team further, please contact Siobhan Peters (Director of Strategy, Partnerships & Commissioning) on 07773 584504.
To support you with your application, we’ve provided some guidance linked here.
* Vacancy closes 24th March 2025 at 23:55.
Due to the requirements of the vetting checks, applicants must have 5 years of continuous residency within the UK at the time of application.
Who We Are
The area we are responsible for covers over 2,500 square kilometres (over 965 square miles) and has a population of over one million. There is a rich diversity of communities, each with their own policing needs. Many steps have been taken to bring policing back into the heart of local communities, and the OPCC has been instrumental in driving this change.
To find out more about Leicestershire Police and the OPCC and to understand how you can make a difference, visit our careers website and the OPCC website.
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