Overview
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Bedfordshire has an exciting opportunity to join the senior management team of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) as Head of Policy, Missions and Commissioning. This is a pivotal leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of policing and community safety across Bedfordshire. You will be at the heart of strategic decision making, driving reform that directly impacts lives.
One of the core responsibilities of the role is to drive the development and delivery of the Police and Crime Plan and the Commissioner’s commitment to his mission-based approach.
Responsibilities
* Provide leadership, guidance and oversight of the commissioning function and the restorative justice team, including managing staff performance, staff development and staff welfare.
* Oversee the work of the Policy team; undertake research and gather objective evidence to support policy making and influence policy decisions.
* Ensure that the PCC and DPCC are ahead of policy change through evidence-based analysis.
* Engage with senior stakeholders, government bodies, and national networks to support strategic policy and commissioning work.
* Support delivery against the local Police and Crime Plan through the OPCC’s core functions including policy and performance, governance and compliance, and partnership working.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Experience leading policy, commissioning and related public-sector functions; ability to drive strategy and implement policy changes.
* Ability to undertake research and gather objective evidence to inform policy decisions.
* Competency and Value Framework (CVF) Level 1.
Details
* Contract Duration: Permanent
* Contract Type: Full Time
* Department: Office of the PCC
* Location: Agile, Bridgebury House
* Grade: SM1
* Salary: £67,224
* Hours / Week: 37
* Closing Date: 26/10/2025, 23:55
Additional Advert Information
* All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.
* Please note - If you qualify as an internal candidate for this role with the force that is advertising then Internal applicants can upload either a CV or the internal role summary form attached to the advert.
* This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed with a successful candidate and accepted by them. Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any point during the recruitment process.
* It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.
* As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.
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