Women's Safety in Public Places (WSIPP) Project Lead
 

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner

 

The Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) has a team of staff and volunteers who work hard to ensure her priorities, as set out in the Police and Crime Plan, are delivered.  If you’d like to know what those priorities are, why not take a few minutes to check them out here (link to https://northumbria-pcc.gov.uk/your-priorities/police-crime-plan/) 

We’re an equal opportunities employer who values and encourages diversity and are committed to building a team that fully reflects the communities we serve.  We work hard to provide an accessible and inclusive working environment which enables our staff and volunteers to thrive.

Roles at the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner (OPCC) can range from delivering education sessions in schools as part of the Violence Reduction Unit to supporting the Commissioner’s drive to provide support services to victims of crime.  The OPCC is a rewarding place to work: no two days are ever the same but we can always guarantee a great working environment.  We will work with you to ensure your transition to your new career is as smooth as possible and we will support you every step of the way.   

 

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Women’s Safety in Public Places (WSiPP) Project Lead. The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is committed to improving women and girls’ safety and their feelings of safety in public places in Northumberland and Tyne and Wear. The PCC’s office has developed the Women’s Safety in Public Places project to deliver this vision and improve the lives of women and girls in the region.

 

The Women’s Safety in Public Places (WSIPP) Project Lead will manage all aspects of project implementation, working closely with specialist Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) networks, Northumbria Police and local authorities to build relationships, encourage collaboration and system change to address VAWG crime types which occur in public places.

 

 

What do I need?

 

·         A degree or have substantial experience of working in a community safety multi-agency context.

 

·         Good understanding of VAWG and experience of working with partners from other agencies to tackle VAWG.

 

·         Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to build transformative relationships and lead inclusive meetings.

 

·         Project and contract management experience, including setting up and delivering projects within timescales, identification of opportunities for improvements as well as mitigation of risks and barriers to delivery.

 

·         Experience of managing budgets for complex projects including reporting to external funders and stakeholders in line with grant agreements.

 

·         Ability to work well individually and as part of a team

 

 

For further information please see the role profile: WSIPP Project Lead.docx

 

 

Vacancy Contact

 

Interested to learn more? To discuss the position in more detail please contact the OPCC at enquiries@northumbria-pcc.gov.uk

 

Terms and Conditions

 

Vetting Level – Recruitment Vetting (RV)

 

Applicants must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed.  A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information and references.

 

Benefits

 

A minimum of 25 days’ leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing to 29 days for 5 years+ service. We support our people inside and out of work – offering a very competitive pension scheme, discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card. Also, to take care of your physical and mental well-being, we’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders available, an employee advice service.

 

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

 

We want our team to represent the communities we serve – this ensures that everyone’s voice is heard.  We therefore welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all areas of the community as appointments are based solely on merit. We particularly welcome applicants from disabled and ethnic minority candidates, as they are currently under-represented within the OPCC for Northumbria. We are proud to be a Mindful Employer and are registered as Disability Confident Committed - you will be joining a team where you matter.

 

Important Information

 

This post is subject to a satisfactory six-month review.  All staff roles within the OPCC are ‘politically restricted’, which means that staff employed in these posts may not undertake political activities either in or outside the workplace.  Some roles may require DBS clearance.

Vacancy Type
Police Staff
Rank/Grade
Grade I
Location
Newcastle
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Hours
Full Time
Salary Range
x£37,914 to £41,517
Vacancy Description
 

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner

 

The Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) has a team of staff and volunteers who work hard to ensure her priorities, as set out in the Police and Crime Plan, are delivered.  If you’d like to know what those priorities are, why not take a few minutes to check them out here (link to https://northumbria-pcc.gov.uk/your-priorities/police-crime-plan/) 

We’re an equal opportunities employer who values and encourages diversity and are committed to building a team that fully reflects the communities we serve.  We work hard to provide an accessible and inclusive working environment which enables our staff and volunteers to thrive.

Roles at the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner (OPCC) can range from delivering education sessions in schools as part of the Violence Reduction Unit to supporting the Commissioner’s drive to provide support services to victims of crime.  The OPCC is a rewarding place to work: no two days are ever the same but we can always guarantee a great working environment.  We will work with you to ensure your transition to your new career is as smooth as possible and we will support you every step of the way.   

 

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Women’s Safety in Public Places (WSiPP) Project Lead. The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is committed to improving women and girls’ safety and their feelings of safety in public places in Northumberland and Tyne and Wear. The PCC’s office has developed the Women’s Safety in Public Places project to deliver this vision and improve the lives of women and girls in the region.

 

The Women’s Safety in Public Places (WSIPP) Project Lead will manage all aspects of project implementation, working closely with specialist Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) networks, Northumbria Police and local authorities to build relationships, encourage collaboration and system change to address VAWG crime types which occur in public places.

 

 

What do I need?

 

·         A degree or have substantial experience of working in a community safety multi-agency context.

 

·         Good understanding of VAWG and experience of working with partners from other agencies to tackle VAWG.

 

·         Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to build transformative relationships and lead inclusive meetings.

 

·         Project and contract management experience, including setting up and delivering projects within timescales, identification of opportunities for improvements as well as mitigation of risks and barriers to delivery.

 

·         Experience of managing budgets for complex projects including reporting to external funders and stakeholders in line with grant agreements.

 

·         Ability to work well individually and as part of a team

 

 

For further information please see the role profile: WSIPP Project Lead.docx

 

 

Vacancy Contact

 

Interested to learn more? To discuss the position in more detail please contact the OPCC at enquiries@northumbria-pcc.gov.uk

 

Terms and Conditions

 

Vetting Level – Recruitment Vetting (RV)

 

Applicants must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed.  A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information and references.

 

Benefits

 

A minimum of 25 days’ leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing to 29 days for 5 years+ service. We support our people inside and out of work – offering a very competitive pension scheme, discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card. Also, to take care of your physical and mental well-being, we’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders available, an employee advice service.

 

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

 

We want our team to represent the communities we serve – this ensures that everyone’s voice is heard.  We therefore welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all areas of the community as appointments are based solely on merit. We particularly welcome applicants from disabled and ethnic minority candidates, as they are currently under-represented within the OPCC for Northumbria. We are proud to be a Mindful Employer and are registered as Disability Confident Committed - you will be joining a team where you matter.

 

Important Information

 

This post is subject to a satisfactory six-month review.  All staff roles within the OPCC are ‘politically restricted’, which means that staff employed in these posts may not undertake political activities either in or outside the workplace.  Some roles may require DBS clearance.