An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire to cover the role of Compliance Officer for a 12 month period to cover maternity leave.
The role of the Compliance Officer is integral to the work of the Commissioner, the team and to the smooth running of the office, to contribute to achieving the vision, purpose and values of Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
As a Compliance Officer you will assist the Head of Governance and Transparency with all compliance and governance duties. This includes:
- Freedom of Information Requests
- Subject Access Requests
- Managing a range of independent scrutiny panels
- Updating internal policies and protocols
- Assisting with the preparation of papers for internal and external meetings.
- Ensure that all documents are completed by all staff to ensure compliance against the Specified Information Order.
For more information please see attached Role Profile.
Additional Advert Information
- Internal Applicants
To apply for this role, internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period.
If you qualify as an internal candidate within the advertising force, you may upload either your CV or the internal role summary form attached to this advert.
- Vetting Process
Please note that, as part of the vetting process, the BCH Vetting Unit may need to contact your current line manager for a Supervisor Appraisal. This requirement aligns with the 2025 National Guidelines for Vetting (APP 6.5.18).
Examples of when this may apply include:
- Transferring to another force
- Renewing vetting clearance
- Moving into a role requiring MV clearance (even if you currently hold MV clearance)
- Moving into or working in a role involving close contact with vulnerable individuals
If any of the above apply to you, please expect your line manager to be contacted when you submit your vetting application.
- Redeployment and Redundancy
This vacancy is open to employees at risk of redundancy and will remain available to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed and accepted.
Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. If successful, redeployees will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
- Role Profile
We recommend downloading and saving a copy of the role profile, as it will no longer be accessible once the advert closes.
- Commitment to Inclusion
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to be themselves. We provide workplace adjustments wherever needed so that all colleagues can thrive.
If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under the Offer an Interview Scheme.
