OPCC - Policy and Scrutiny Officer
We are recruiting! Come and work for us and help to Make Nottinghamshire Safe.
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 the election of Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Gary Godden in May 2024. Over the coming months we will be publishing a brand-new Police and Crime Plan that will set the strategic direction of policing, crime, and victim services across Nottinghamshire over the next four years.
To help us undertake this work, we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Policy and Scrutiny Officer to oversee the OPCC’s scrutiny and assurance functions in relation to policing over a twelve month period.
Acting as a subject matter expert on policy for policing, to drive improvements in the quality and effectiveness of police response. The post holder will be responsible for seeking assurance in relation to the Forces response to HMICFRS inspections and inquiries conducted by other bodies, supporting the Forces development where appropriate. This includes issuing responses to the inspections or inquiries on behalf of the PCC.
Working as part of a small team, the post-holder will provide exemplary service to members of the public and partners, with responsibilities for co-ordination of the Policing, horizon scanning and liaison with key local and national stakeholders and inspectorates. The role is high profile and demanding, requiring the individual to work proactively with minimal supervision.
In return, working in the OPCC offers professional satisfaction as well as the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of Nottinghamshire residents. Working with police colleagues, partners and the public, you will contribute to the delivery of excellent local services that provide effective safeguarding and value for money.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want our workforce to represent the communities we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and in particular those that are currently under-represented in our workforce, including but not limited to Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic, disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates.
We hope that you are interested in the role. To apply, please provide an up-to-date CV with a written expression of interest of up to 1,000 words addressing 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 Dan Howitt on 07887 618533 or OfficePCC@Notts.police.uk
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Vetting Level – Recruitment– you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years
Please click Apply and follow the process. Within the following screens you will be presented with a page allowing you to upload your CV, Supporting Statement and any other relevant documents, please ensure these are in a Word or PDF format.
For current Nottinghamshire Police Staff applicants, please note that the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner would be a new employer. However, an agreement has been made whereby all tenure and length of service will be honoured.
Temporary 12 month contract / secondment.
Deadline for applications: Thursday 2 January 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 6 January 2024 – please indicate any date preferences on your application.
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.