Location - Victory House, Balliol Business Park or any accommodation as directed by the PCC
Closing Date – 10th June 2022
Interview Date – 17th June 2022
***Please note that the salary can be dependent on skills and experience***
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 looking to appoint an experienced Programme Support who will be responsible for providing administrative assistance across a range of commissioning and project work. The Programme Support role will be based in the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and will be part of a commissioning and policy team responsible for improving the lives of communities in Northumbria.
The key objective of the post is to provide an effective and efficient administrative and operational support function, supporting the office in the delivery of the PCCs priorities. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills together with a willingness to work as part of a team are vital for this role.
What do I need?
• English Language GCSE Grade A to C or equivalent, Maths GCSE Grade A to C or equivalent, Excellent IT/Key Board Skills, able to demonstrate good understanding of Microsoft Office programmes.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships.
• Able to function as part of a team as well as work on own initiative.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work efficiently.
• Able to communicate well both verbally and written.
• Enthusiastic, adaptable and flexible.
• Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally.
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements.
• Able to carry out the duties of the role with reasonable adjustments where required.
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. 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