Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Policy and Partnerships Manager to join Avon and Somerset Police to develop, deliver & monitor work within the Government initiative of Anti-social behaviour & Serious Violence Hotspot programme across A&S, working with a wide range of internal/external stakeholders and partners.
This post would be temporary initially until 31st March 2025.
You would be based in Portishead. This is a full time post working 37 hours, Monday - Friday... however the Force are also happy to consider applicants who are looking for part time hours.
The rate of pay is £18.12 per hour.
Main responsibilities:
Policy
- Develop and maintain awareness of local issues and policy, under taking research as required to support the PCC in their role and decision making.
- Track national developments, including through ongoing review of communications from the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners and working with OPCC colleagues to consider and respond appropriately.
- Provide high quality advice, briefing and reports to the PCC, DPCC and OPCC colleague son matters of local, regional and national policy relating to the PCC's remit and functions.
- Assist in the development and implementation of OPCC policies, plans and strategies.
- Work with colleagues to support the PCC to come to a position on particular issues, either articulated in the Police and Crime Plan or arising during the term of office and support the articulation of these.
- Prepare speeches, briefings, reports and responses to public correspondence.
- Prepare reports, briefings and presentations to support the PCC in this work and attend and support meetings as required.
Partnerships
- Develop effective relationships with relevant parts of Avon and Somerset Police and other stakeholders to inform policy and research activity.
- Work effectively in partnership with relevant bodies and agencies, maintaining an open and solution-focused approach to support delivery of the Police and Crime Plan, representing the OPCC on strategic partnerships as required.
- Work with Communications and Engagement colleagues to identify opportunities for the PCC to engage with communities and partners who align with our priorities and work together on shared agendas.
- Support the consultation and engagement work of the OPCC as required.
Competencies, skills & experience:
- Successful experience and/or knowledge within a local authority, policing or relevant public or voluntary sector organisation.
- Relevant knowledge of policing and crime policy.
- Previous experience of working in a Policy, Commissioning or Performance / Continuous Improvement role.
- Ability to manage a large and diverse portfolio of work with competing deadlines. Ability to be flexible to respond to changing priorities
- Ability to analyse and present information in a range of formats. Ability to interpret data, policy, reports, research etc. and advise on specific issues
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Understanding of confidentiality and information governance.
- Strong ICT skills and competent to use a range of IT packages including word processing and spreadsheets.
- The ability to advise, persuade and influence stakeholders in a professional and effective manner and in a way that establishes confidence, credibility and trust.
- Able to develop and support productive working relationships. Ability to coach, task and support team members.
- Ability to identify risks and make suggestions around how to mitigate and manage them.
- Basic project management skills and/or experience.
If you are interested in this position and have the required skills, please apply. Should you CV be shortlisted, one of our Adecco recruitment consultants will be in touch.
PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO POLICE CRITERIA, YOU MUST HAVE LIVED IN THE UK FOR AT LEAST THE LAST 5 YEARS CONTINUOUSLY TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE. ANYTHING LESS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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