Citizens in Policing (Volunteering) Assistant - JRN 20755
 

The role

 

Northumbria Police is the sixth largest police force in England and Wales with a workforce of over 5,000 officers, staff and volunteers working together to deliver an outstanding service to our diverse communities.

 

There is a well-established history of volunteering within Northumbria Police, and we proudly recognise the support provided by our volunteers across a wide range of roles. We know that our Special Constabulary, Police Support Volunteers and Youth Volunteers provide a valuable and hugely significant contribution within our organisation. Volunteers represent an outstanding opportunity to better connect communities to policing and policing to communities.

 

We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team as a Police Support Volunteer Co-Ordinator in our People Services Department.

 

Why #TeamNP?

 

In return for your dedication and experience, we offer 23 days’ leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing to 28 days for 5 years+ service.  We support our people inside and out of work – offering a very competitive pension scheme, childcare vouchers, and discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card. And to take care of your physical and mental well-being, we’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations. 

 

What will I be doing?

 

The PSV Co-Ordinator is fundamental in supporting our ambition of creating an organisation where the enormous benefits of volunteering are fully realised; an organisation with a positive volunteering culture which celebrates their contributions whilst proactively exploring new ways to widen involvement and continually enhance the volunteer experience.

 

You will co-ordinate Northumbria’s Police Support Volunteer (PSV) programme to further develop PSV opportunities as well as the PSV experience.

 

Lead on the development of new PSV opportunities by undertaking proactive research, consulting and collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders and develop necessary business cases to present to the relevant audiences for consideration/approval.

 

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers and designated PSV Leads to collaboratively identify and address any emerging issues/ areas for improvement or opportunities.

 

Provide specialist support, guidance, and advice to designated PSV leads, ensuring that PSVs are managed, and their activity delivered, in accordance with force policies and procedures. You will also be the first point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders for all queries relating to PSVs.

 

What do I need?

 

·       Knowledge and awareness of the Citizens in Policing programme

·       Knowledge and awareness regarding Police Support Volunteers

·       Ability to coordinate a wide range of activities and information generating options and recommendations.

·       Ability to plan, prioritise and complete various projects simultaneously.

·       Initiative to deliver a service in innovative ways.

·       Experience in leading and developing others within a volunteering context

·       Ability to build strong working relationships.

·       Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly.

·       Ability to communicate information clearly and succinctly, both verbally and in writing.

·       Self-motivation, initiative and drive, and the ability to demonstrate professional resilience.

 

For further information please refer to the Role Profile 

 

For further information regarding the above post please contact Cara Burkin Citizens in Policing Manager at Cara.Burkin@northumbria.police.uk

 

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.

 

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team by email at careers@northumbria.police.uk

All staff including those appointed on fixed term contracts must successfully complete their probationary period before they are eligible to apply for a Northumbria Police vacancy.

 

Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Appointments are based on merit alone

Vacancy Type
Police Staff
Rank/Grade
Grade C
Location
Newcastle
Hours
Full Time
Salary Range
x£20,040 to £21,837
Vacancy Description
 

The role

 

Northumbria Police is the sixth largest police force in England and Wales with a workforce of over 5,000 officers, staff and volunteers working together to deliver an outstanding service to our diverse communities.

 

There is a well-established history of volunteering within Northumbria Police, and we proudly recognise the support provided by our volunteers across a wide range of roles. We know that our Special Constabulary, Police Support Volunteers and Youth Volunteers provide a valuable and hugely significant contribution within our organisation. Volunteers represent an outstanding opportunity to better connect communities to policing and policing to communities.

 

We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team as a Police Support Volunteer Co-Ordinator in our People Services Department.

 

Why #TeamNP?

 

In return for your dedication and experience, we offer 23 days’ leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing to 28 days for 5 years+ service.  We support our people inside and out of work – offering a very competitive pension scheme, childcare vouchers, and discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card. And to take care of your physical and mental well-being, we’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations. 

 

What will I be doing?

 

The PSV Co-Ordinator is fundamental in supporting our ambition of creating an organisation where the enormous benefits of volunteering are fully realised; an organisation with a positive volunteering culture which celebrates their contributions whilst proactively exploring new ways to widen involvement and continually enhance the volunteer experience.

 

You will co-ordinate Northumbria’s Police Support Volunteer (PSV) programme to further develop PSV opportunities as well as the PSV experience.

 

Lead on the development of new PSV opportunities by undertaking proactive research, consulting and collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders and develop necessary business cases to present to the relevant audiences for consideration/approval.

 

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers and designated PSV Leads to collaboratively identify and address any emerging issues/ areas for improvement or opportunities.

 

Provide specialist support, guidance, and advice to designated PSV leads, ensuring that PSVs are managed, and their activity delivered, in accordance with force policies and procedures. You will also be the first point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders for all queries relating to PSVs.

 

What do I need?

 

·       Knowledge and awareness of the Citizens in Policing programme

·       Knowledge and awareness regarding Police Support Volunteers

·       Ability to coordinate a wide range of activities and information generating options and recommendations.

·       Ability to plan, prioritise and complete various projects simultaneously.

·       Initiative to deliver a service in innovative ways.

·       Experience in leading and developing others within a volunteering context

·       Ability to build strong working relationships.

·       Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly.

·       Ability to communicate information clearly and succinctly, both verbally and in writing.

·       Self-motivation, initiative and drive, and the ability to demonstrate professional resilience.

 

For further information please refer to the Role Profile 

 

For further information regarding the above post please contact Cara Burkin Citizens in Policing Manager at Cara.Burkin@northumbria.police.uk

 

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.

 

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team by email at careers@northumbria.police.uk

All staff including those appointed on fixed term contracts must successfully complete their probationary period before they are eligible to apply for a Northumbria Police vacancy.

 

Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Appointments are based on merit alone