Head of Political Liaison & Internal Operations OPCC Mather Avenue, Liverpool Permanent 36.5 hours Grade I £57,483 - 63,333 T he Police Commissioner has a small dedicated team of staff who help her hold Merseyside Police to account and deliver against the priorities of the Police and Crime Plan. The office is made up of a number of teams who work on commissioning, policy and research, community engagement, finance and business support. Find out more about the structure of our team. Roles in this office are busy and varied. Our team is highly committed, professional and enthusiastic and our mission is: To make a real and positive difference to Merseyside. By joining the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), you will help Emily realise her vision and strategies on policing, criminal justice and community safety for Merseyside. We are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone and we alsooffer flexible working. We are accredited as a Living Wage employer and members of the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter. JOB PURPOSE : Responsible for serving as a key advisor on political engagement and stakeholder relations to provide the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and Deputy PCC with expert professional and strategic advice on all relevant political matters. Manage the day-to-day internal operations of the office ensuring smooth coordination across functions and teams to uphold high standards of governance and service delivery KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE The post holder must have: - Hold a degree in Politics or a related field or has equivalent experience in Politics, Policy and Communication. Experience in research and analysis of policies and their applicability to a local area. Detailed knowledge and experience of politics, politicians and the demands of a busy political office. A proven record of establishing successful working relationships, both internal and with partners to get results Proven experience of report writing and delivering presentations. Understanding of and sensitivity to working successfully within a political context and governance framework, including connectivity between the national and local. High degree of political awareness with the ability to negotiate sensitive political issues and broker solutions confidently. Strong organisation, planning and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure, being self-motivated and able to use own initiative to complete tasks. Strong and proven experience of delivering results within a fast-paced political office environment including the ability to manage time and projects effectively and find innovative solutions. Significant experience of providing day to day direct support to a politician or senior figure, including advising on key areas of strategy such as policy prioritisation and reputation management. Experience of leading a team across a diverse range of functions. Benefits 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays pro rataincreasing to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years full service. Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 11.5% depending on your salary. Access to on-site gyms HQ and OCC Option to become a member of the onsite unions. Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme Cycle to work scheme. Taskers Salary sacrifice car scheme Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)