The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) - Personal Assistant

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Avon and Somerset is looking to recruit an experienced Personal Assistant to join our friendly and professional team. The Police and Crime Commissioner leads improvement in efficiency and effectiveness of policing, victim support and criminal justice services on behalf of local people. The role is based in Portishead, near Bristol

Reporting to the Secretariat Manager, the Personal Assistant to the Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, the Chief of Staff and the Chief Finance Officer is a key role within the Secretariat Team. The role will work at the heart of the Office of the PCC, providing essential support and diary management to the three principals, supporting each of them to fulfil their statutory duties and deliver the PCC’s strategic objectives.

The core responsibilities of this interesting and varied role are:

Manage diaries, prioritising time effectively to support the strategic objectives of the PCC and liaising with a wide range of stakeholders to support and maintain effective relationships.
Manage e-mail inboxes to ensure priority e-mails are responded to and deadlines are met, responding or progressing correspondence as appropriate.
Act as a first point of contact for all telephone callers or visitors ensuring that the appropriate member of staff deals with enquiries and ensures effective use of DPCC/CoS/CFO time.
Attend meetings in an administrative/secretarial capacity, taking minutes as required.
Work flexibly to provide support as needed to the three principals, to support the PCC’s important role in police leadership and accountability, victim services and the criminal justice system.

You will be the sort of person who thrives on working closely with other people, has strong organisational and planning skills, an ability to prioritise yours and your principals’ time and excellent communication skills.

What the OPCC can offer you:

A package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits. Including:

Flexible working
Hybrid working approach which incorporates blended office and home working
Free onsite parking at our offices in Police HQ, Portishead
Access to a gym at HQ for a minimal monthly subscription
Continuous professional development
Local Government Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, and health assessment
Access to discount scheme for savings on shopping, days out, sporting events, holidays

The OPCC has a strong focus on employing people that best fit with the ethos and culture of our team. We are therefore looking for someone that will embrace our values of Openness, Partnership, Compassion and Courage.

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) is run by a dedicated team who support the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). Our purpose is to lead improvement in efficiency and effectiveness of policing, victim support and criminal justice services on behalf of local people.

Further details are included in the attached Role Profile. If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact our Recruitment Team on PCCRecruitment@avonandsomerset.police.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £29,109 – £35,526 per year

Schedule: Flexible working will be considered

Work Location: Combination of office and working from home

Application deadline: 4 December 2024

Interview date: 17 December 2024

Start dates will have some flexibility, however we would like to have this position covered as soon as possible.

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