Head of Business Services Services & Assurance
Office of Police and Crime Commissioner Merseyside
Grade G - £45,147 - £52,491
Based in the OPCC Mather Avenue Allerton Liverpool
The 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.
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 - Police & Crime Commissioner 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 also offer flexible working.
Job Purpose
To lead the provision of a comprehensive and flexible assurance service and business operation for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside. Support the Police and Crime Commissioner and Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner enabling them to carry out a full range of their statutory functions, including holding the Chief Constable to account in their provision of an effective and efficient police service to the communities of Merseyside.
Knowledge & Experience
Educated to Degree / Level 6 of the Qualifications & Credit Framework (QCF) equivalent in a Political Science / Management / Business / Analytical orientated subject and / or significant experience of working in a similar business / management role.
You must also have proven experience demonstrable understanding of working in a professional environment in which political awareness is required. This could have been gained in, for example, local government, the civil service or a charitable organisation. A knowledge of OPCC systems to understand and enable further development and business change.
Experience of managing a business operations function on a daily basis including understanding of Scrutiny and Performance, Casework, Misconduct Hearings, Complaints Reviews, Research, Volunteer and Victims Coordination and Secretarial to ensure that local and national policy is adhered to and changes are effective in support of OPCC. Extensive knowledge of the operations of a public sector organization, delivery of statutory functions and legislation that sits behind this. Knowledge of issues facing policing to ensure an effective business and assurance service is provided.
Experience of building partnerships and working with others at a strategic and operational level.
Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and communicate on behalf of the Police & Crime Commissioner at all levels, including with external individuals, organisations and partners such as other Police and Crime Commissioners, Local MPs and Councillors, Merseyside Police and Crime Panel, Police Appeal Tribunal Members, Barristers,
Legally Qualified Chairs, Home Office, Merseyside Police, Merseyside Police Professional Standards Department, Information Commissioner’s Office, Independent Office for Police Conduct, Trade Unions, local and national media outlets. Must hold IOSH Managing Safely Course or higher in order to ensure compliance with statutory guidelines and legislation.
Experience of ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practice in relation to governance and transparency Experience of providing strategic advise in relation to key policy areas.
Experience of managing complex projects and programmes of work.
Experience of managing a team and providing strategic leadership skills across an organization to enable a positive culture where colleagues can succeed. Possess high levels of strategic thinking and analysis. Ability to utilize a full range of IT software and packages.