The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Avon and Somerset is looking to recruit a Senior Policy and Partnerships Manager. This is an exciting role that leads a portfolio of policy, partnership and commissioning work across the Policy, Partnerships and Commissioning Directorate of the OPCC. The role is based in Portishead, near Bristol, with hybrid working.
Reporting to the Director of Policy and Partnerships, this role works to deliver the PCC's Police and Crime Plan. You will lead a portfolio of work with a main focus on working with other organisations to improve the effectiveness of the criminal justice system. This role will also support the delivery of PCC Clare Moody’s Police and Crime Plan.
Responsibilities
* Lead and support the development and implementation of a wide range of policies, plans and strategies, including key national initiatives and PCC priorities such as improving the effectiveness of the criminal justice system to improve outcomes for victims.
* Oversee the national criminal justice policy landscape, working with strategic partners in police, prison and probation to influence change linked to reducing re‑offending and women in the justice system.
* Lead and manage the Criminal Justice Board Manager, ensuring they have clear objectives and are supported to meet these, including through coaching.
* Provide high quality advice and briefing as required to support the Director, Chief Executive, PCC or DPCC in developing and delivering the business of the OPCC.
* Develop effective strategic relationships with relevant parts of ASP, other delivery partners and stakeholders to identify and progress shared agendas.
* Support the development and implementation of the PCC’s commissioning strategy in line with the priorities of the PCC. Ensure funds are bid for, and oversee grant and commissioning processes, including contract monitoring of funding recipients, including the Appropriate Adult service.
Qualifications
Ideally you will have experience of some or all aspects of commissioning, policy and partnership work and be used to working in a political environment with a range of competing deadlines. You will be able to build credibility and relationships at senior management level in order to deliver positive solutions to complex issues. Your organisation and time management skills will need to be strong to respond to time‑limited requests and remain calm under pressure.
Benefits
* Hybrid working approach
* Free onsite parking at Police HQ, Portishead
* Access to a gym at HQ for a minimal monthly subscription
* Wellness initiatives
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to leisure and retail discounts
Salary: £49,716.00 to £58,431.00 per year.
Job type: Full-time, Permanent.
Work location: Hybrid, remote from Portishead based HQ.
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