OPCC Commissioning and Partnerships Officer
Role: Commissioning and Partnerships Officer (Hybrid)
Organisation: Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Nottinghamshire
Grade: P3
Salary: £39,276-£41,487
Hours: Full-time - 37 per week
Basis: Permanent
Location: OPCC, Joint Headquarters, Sherwood Lodge, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8PP
Come and work with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Nottinghamshire and help deliver our vision of a Safer Nottinghamshire for All.
The Commissioner’s Police and Crime Plan sets out three key strategic priorities:
- Communities and Victims First
- Strengthening Partnership Working; and
- Effective and Resilient Policing
To support the Commissioner to meet these priorities we are seeking an experienced Commissioning and Partnerships Officer.
The successful candidate will support one of a small team of Commissioning and Partnerships Managers to lead on a portfolio of commissioned services, including crime prevention and support for victims. The postholder will work as part of a team of Commissioning and Partnerships officers and managers to deliver a large and diverse programme of work on behalf of the Head of Commissioning and Partnerships.
You will work in close partnership with local authority, health and criminal justice partners to enable the design and commissioning of new services, and support contract management to ensure value for money for the public and the achievement of positive outcomes for individuals.
You will be highly organised with experience of facilitating end-to-end commissioning and /or coordinating contract, strategy, or project / programme lifecycles. You will also have strong problem-solving skills, experience of monitoring performance and knowledge and understanding of community safety. You will bring an enthusiastic and creative approach, have excellent communication skills and experience of partnership working.
By joining our dynamic team, you will make a positive difference to people’s lives in Nottinghamshire, playing a pivotal role in helping the OPCC to prevent crime and support victims. There is also scope for professional development and training, with opportunities to contribute to important work which supports delivery of the Police and Crime Plan priorities and our vision of a Safer Nottinghamshire for All.
In return, we offer flexible hybrid working, local government pension, 24 days’ leave rising to 29 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays, comprehensive employee assistance programme, on-site gym at our base in Arnold, Nottinghamshire and access to the Blue Light card offering significant high street discounts.
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.
To apply, please provide an up-to-date CV (maximum 3 pages) and a supporting statement of up to 1,000 words setting out how you meet the requirements of the person specification. Please ensure any documents you attach during your application do not have your name or any identifiable personal details included within the text or the document name (including any images), so that your application can remain anonymous.
The role is permanent and open to candidates wishing to work either part-time or full-time, with a minimum of 30 hours per week.
If you would like to discuss the vacancy in more detail before applying, please contact Nicola Wade on 0115 844 5998 or OfficePCC@Notts.police.uk.
Closing date: 9am Monday 9th March
Interview date: Friday 20th or Tuesday 31st March
N.B. Please note the Job Description is subject to potential change, a final draft will be available prior to interview.
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.
Vetting Level – Management – you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years, with less than 12 months spent abroad (some exceptions for those living on a UK military base).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will be subject to the Nottinghamshire Police 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.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered at a later stage for candidates successfully shortlisted. Please be aware, this will not cause any detriment or impact to your application, our aim is to support you throughout the process.
Current Nottinghamshire Police staff only: Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.
For OPCC adverts only: Please note that government plans are underway to transfer functions under the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) model to the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) Mayor in May 2028 as part of reforms introduced by the Police Reform Bill. This is expected to enable better join up with local services across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Functions delivered by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) will still be required under the new Mayoral model and TUPE (the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006) has applied where such transfers have occurred elsewhere in the country and should therefore apply to staff in the employment of the OPCC in Nottinghamshire at that time.
Please be assured that Nottinghamshire OPCC is working closely with the Mayor, EMCCA and the Derbyshire PCC and OPCC to ensure a smooth, orderly and well-planned transition. If you have any questions or concerns about these changes in the meantime, please feel free to contact a member of the OPCC team.