Head of Policy and Performance
- Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Suffolk
- £55,461 per annum
- 37 hours per week
- Permanent
- Reference: 0793
Your role
An exciting opportunity to play a senior role in police governance and setting strategic objectives for policing has arisen in the Office of Police and Crime Commissioner in Suffolk.
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner has a key role in governance and oversight of policing to ensure an efficient and effective police force in Suffolk. The office works with partners to improve Criminal Justice and Community Safety outcomes alongside the PCC’s statutory powers to commission services for victims of crime and utilise grant funding to reduce crime and disorder in Suffolk.
You will have a track record in working in partnership, a collaborative approach, a background in policy and monitoring performance of strategic plans, and it would be desirable to have experience of working in a governance role and with elected members/officials.
You will work with partners (across the private, voluntary, and public sectors) in Suffolk to support the influence, impact and contribution of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
If you are excited to be part of the future of police governance and strategic planning, then this role is for you.
Your responsibilities
Principal purpose of the role:
- to lead on all matters relating to policy and performance
- to be responsible for the development, implementation and performance management of the Police and Crime Plan
- to represent the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and Office of the PCC (OPCC) at appropriate meetings and partnerships at a local, regional and national level
- to ensure the OPCC contributes effectively to the national consideration of issues concerning policy and performance and keeping the PCC appraised of relevant national, regional and local developments
- to identify opportunities to work in partnership with other organisations in developing policy responses and providing outcomes and, where appropriate, managing external contracts for particular pieces of work
- to manage projects and provide input into key organisational projects as required
- to deputise for the Chief Executive externally and internally as directed and provided for by the Chief Executive
- to lead on the identification, research, analysis, development, consultation on, and impact assessment of, key priorities or policy themes in a structured, effective, and efficient manner in line with the police and crime objectives of the PCC
- to be responsible for the production of the Police and Crime Plan to accord with all relevant requirements be they statutory or otherwise
- to research, develop and deliver action plans and drive these forward proactively, liaising with partners and stakeholders, developing processes to monitor effectiveness and policy review
- to review key sources and advise on potential options or actions for consideration, and prepare analyses, briefings, reports, draft responses, and commentary as required
- to develop innovative policy in a proactive way in strategically important areas to deliver the PCC’s vision.
Performance:
- to support the PCC in holding the Chief Constable to account for an efficient and effective police service through the management of an appropriate performance management and scrutiny framework
- to be responsible for ensuring robust processes are in place to monitor and evaluate progress against the delivery of the Police and Crime Plan
- to work with the Chief Constable to ensure that the operational policing plan aligns to the Police and Crime Plan, and to develop a performance framework for monitoring the operational policing plan
- to perform the role of strategic lead in respect of complaints
- to ensure robust monitoring of complaints and disciplinary matters takes place and provide briefings to the PCC as required
- to perform the role of lead officer for interfacing with HMICFRS, to ensure where appropriate and relevant that responses to HMICFRS reports are produced and published and that all necessary steps are taken to monitor compliance by the constabulary with such reports.
Corporate Management and Other:
- to deputise for the Chief Executive externally and internally as directed and provided for by the Chief Executive
- to manage, supervise and develop staff, providing training and mentoring as appropriate
- to assist in the running of events organised by the OPCC
- any other duties that are commensurate with the role and grade as may be requested by the Chief Executive
- to travel as appropriate to support the delivery of the functions of the OPCC
- to provide strategic level briefings to the Police and Crime Panel and other relevant bodies as appropriate.
You will need:
- educated to degree level or professional qualifications
- experience of working in a political environment at a senior level
- a background in policy and monitoring performance of strategic plans, and relevant knowledge of policing and crime policy
- proven experience and/or knowledge within a local authority, policing or relevant public or voluntary sector organisation
- experience of collaboration and partnership working across a wide range of organisations and providers.
About us
Police and Crime Commissioners are democratically elected to be the voice for the people, someone to lead the fight against crime, and someone to hold to account if the police do not deliver. Suffolk’s PCC, Tim Passmore represents you and your concerns, ensuring the policing needs of your community are met. The PCC also sets the strategic direction and the budget for policing.
We will offer you:
- a competitive salary with a generous annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and the ability to work from home
- an excellent local government pension scheme and access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme
- exciting and varied work streams
- a diverse, equal, and inclusive workforce in an organisation that values its’ people
- a wellbeing support function and staff support networks for all staff members and access to the sports and social club
- the opportunity to make a difference to the community of Suffolk.
To find out more:
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sandra Graffham via email at: [email protected]
How to apply:
Full details about the role are contained in the application pack which can be found on our website at: https://suffolk-pcc.gov.uk
Closing date: 4pm, 16 September 2024.
Interview dates: 8 and 9 October 2024.
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