Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Ipswich, IP5 3QS £37,500 per annum 37 hours per week Full Time Permanent Reference: 0182 An exciting opportunity has arisen to help the Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk commission a wide range of vital services, including for victims of crime, across Suffolk. As the Commissioning Officer you will work closely with the Police and Crime Commissioner, their senior management team and partners across the county to deliver a complex and varied range of commissioned services aligned to the PCC’s Police and Police Plan. You will provide advice, analysis and briefings to inform the PCC’s commissioning direction, strategy and contract management. They will also evaluate contract tender responses, grant applications and related monitoring data to commission and maintain appropriate service provision. This is a great opportunity to join an enthusiastic and established team and play a key role in shaping the next phase of development. You will have: experience with research, analysis and commissioning / grant-making experience of working in a political environment and with senior leaders the ability to understand, analyse and present complex statistical, qualitative and financial data quickly the ability to give clear, concise and authoritative advice, and be able to negotiate and exert influence when required confidence working under pressure and to deadlines while managing multiple issues simultaneously. the ability to establish and maintain relationships with key partners and suppliers. highly developed written and oral communications skills with an ability to write clear and concise reports and policies including responses to consultations We will offer you: the opportunity to make a difference to the community of Suffolk 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 For more information For an informal discussion only, please contact Kate Boswell on (01473) 782771. How to apply Full details about the role are available on our website https://suffolk-pcc.gov.uk/join-the-team-commissioning-officer Completed application to be returned to internalandstaffreruitment@norfolk.police.uk Closing date: 4pm, 19 May 2025. Interview date: 9 June 2025. The Police and Crime Commissioner supports equal opportunities and would welcome applications from all eligible persons irrespective of gender, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability or any other protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.