Role type
OPFCC
Contract duration
Permanent
Contract type
Full Time
Department
OPFCC
Location
Wellingborough, Darby House - NN8 6GS
Grade/scale
Staff - PMG3
Salary
£62,151
Hours per week
37
Competency and value framework (CVF) level?
3
Closing date*
29/10/2025, 23:55
* The hiring manager reserves the right to close the advert prior to the closing date, depending on the level of applications
The best part about working in this team
This post will be the strategic lead developing policy on reducing reoffending, rehabilitation and criminal justice reform.
How does the work this team does make a difference
Building and maintaining relationships with senior operational leaders and justice partners.
The purpose of this role
To oversee development in this policy area and lead on commissioning, or co-commissioning offender-related services.
Job description
We are looking for someone to be the strategic lead for the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner in their work on reducing reoffending, criminal justice reform and drug treatment and rehabilitation.
The right person will be a confident advisor who can build and maintain relationships with senior operational leaders and justice partners. You will have a knowledge of the issues facing the criminal justice system nationally, being able to represent the Commissioner in stakeholder and governmental relationships.
The Director of Justice will share a passion for the Commissioner's vision and mission to make Northamptonshire Safe and Sound, as well as showing a commitment to our values.
This is an exciting and varied role, where you will oversee strategic development in this policy area and lead on commissioning, or co-commissioning offender-related services.
Why work for Us?
The Northamptonshire Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner supports the directly elected Commissioner to deliver on their priorities. Provision of strong governance for both Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue are a given, but we are about so much more than that, directly delivering services for victims and young people as well as providing policy direction for the wider public safety system in the county. The variety of opportunities and high levels of job satisfaction, with ability to challenge yourself, whilst improving the life of others. Join us to help deliver our Safe and Sound plan for the county as we journey to excellence.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the organisations where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBTQ communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.
OPFCC is a Disability Confident Employer – We aim to achieve the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. If you meet the essential criteria for the role you can choose to share your disability if you would like to take part in our disability confident interview scheme.
All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.
Flexible working
All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.
Recruitment and Selection Policy
Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.
Internal applicants must have line manager support prior to proceeding with an application.
Please be aware that the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and Northamptonshire Police are separate employers. Although Police internal vacancies are open to OPFCC staff and vice versa, if you are successful, the change of employer will require a longer onboarding process and you will receive a new contract and payroll number. Service with either employer can be carried over as continuous service.
Police Barred and Advisory lists
Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the OPFCC for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.
Vetting and safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure the organisations employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.
Please note, you will require the following detail to complete this application form; NI Number, ID detail, address information, referee information, full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained. You may also be requested to provide photos of any visible tattoos you have. The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes. Please therefore ensure you allow time to complete this fully as part complete pages will not be saved.