Employer : Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner's Office
Location: Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner, Portishead
Salary: £115,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time (flexibility required, including occasional evenings/weekends)
Contract Type: Permanent
Lead with Purpose. Drive Strategic Change. Serve the Public.
About the role
The Avon & Somerset Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) is looking to appoint a Chief Executive who has a strategic mindset and a track record of consistent achievement at a senior management level.
This is an opportunity for an inspirational leader to work directly with the Police & Crime Commissioner, Clare Moody, to deliver on the ambitions in her Police and Crime Plan.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the OPCC with vision and integrity, ensuring alignment with the PCC's Police and Crime Plan.
* Provide expert advice to the PCC and Deputy PCC on policy, governance, and statutory matters
* Oversee strategic partnerships with local authorities, criminal justice agencies, health services, and government
* Ensure effective commissioning of services
* Promote transparency, equality, and diversity across all OPCC operations
* Represent the OPCC at regional and national forums, including the Home Office and the APCC
What we're looking for
* Proven senior leadership experience in a complex, multi-disciplinary organization
* Expertise in strategic planning, performance management, and corporate reputation
* Strong understanding of governance in a politically led environment
* Demonstratable success in stakeholder engagement and partnership working
* Commitment to public service values, including integrity, accountability, and openness
This is a politically restricted post under the Local Government & Housing Act 1989.
Applicants must be willing to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends.
Ready to make a difference?
If you are a visionary leader with a passion for public service and a track record of delivering strategic impact, we want to hear from you.
Apply now to lead the OPCC into its next chapter of excellence and innovation : Chief Executive