Commissioning Officer

We are looking for creative and passionate Commissioning Officers to join the office of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner and support our vision: “Working with partners and the public to deliver safer, stronger communities in West Mercia”. The core role of the PCC’s office is to ensure the voice of the public is reflected in policing. The PCC also allocates millions of pounds to community projects, victim services and crime prevention measures, and makes sure the police force has the funding it needs to deliver an efficient and effective service for the public.

The role would suit someone who has a passion for ensuring that public services are delivered effectively and efficiently, who is passionate about shaping services to support victims and reduce crime and has experience of working in a commissioning or procurement environment.

If successful, you’ll be responsible for:

• Working with the Commissioning team and wider office to commission a variety of services.
• Responding to changing needs of the public and victims of crime.
• Working with partners around joint commissioning.
• Working with service providers to shape services.
• Ongoing performance management of services.
• Submitting bids for additional funding.
• Closely working with the Policy and Communications & Engagement teams to both develop service provision and promote it.

The Commissioning Officer role is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days office based. Full time position. Permanent.

Our values:

• Professionalism: We set high standards for ourselves and others. We embrace learning and continuous improvement. We are empowered to take clear, innovative and evidenced decisions, and own accountability that comes with them.
• Serving the public: We work collaboratively with the police and our partners to deliver best in class services to our communities. The best interests of the public are at the heart of everything we do. We always ensure the public have a voice in shaping the services that affect their lives.
• Integrity: We strive to achieve the best value and service for the taxpayer. We are honest, open and transparent with our staff, the public and our partners. We challenge inappropriate or unethical behaviour, wherever we encounter it.
• Inclusivity: We treat people fairly and respectfully. We care for and value each other, creating an environment where people feel belonging and have confidence as individuals. We work to champion the voices of all communities, especially those who do not feel heard.

We’re a supportive employer, an inclusive workplace with active advocacy networks. We offer flexible working, up to 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) pre-five years’ service, Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), professional development, free parking, an onsite gym, health and wellbeing support and access to the Blue Light Card discounts. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.

If you require any support to complete your application or have any questions, please contact the recruitment team on 01905 718444 (press option 1 then 5) or email BOC.staff.recruitment.team@westmercia.police.uk.