Team Manager- Commissioning

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 team member who is enthusiastic about working 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 new role which is permanent and full-time, you will be working alongside the Team Manager – Partnerships and the Director of Strategy, Partnerships & Commissioning to meet the priorities set out in the Police & Crime Plan. Managing a small, experienced team, making a difference to victims and witnesses of crime across the county and working with different organisations and sectors.

What you’ll be doing

Coordinating, managing and facilitating the delivery of community-based projects, working effectively with a number of different 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 of working 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 the 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, so you feel supported in everything you do. We have a range of reward 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), telling us 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 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 all with their own policing needs. Many steps have been taken to bring policing back into the very 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.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.