Job Advertisement: Policy, Partnerships and Commissioning Manager
Reports To: Senior Policy and Partnerships / Commissioning Manager
Location: Police & Crime Commissioner's Office, Portishead
Salary: £34,968 - £44,394 depending on experience
Term: 1 x Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2025
Main Purpose of the Role:
The Policy, Partnerships and Commissioning Manager will lead the development, delivery, and monitoring of work within the Government initiative of Anti-social Behaviour (ASB) Hotspot and Immediate Justice programme across Avon and Somerset. Working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and partners, the role aims to deliver against the programme aims and reduce ASB and serious violence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on policy areas, shaping local plans, commissioning intentions, and supporting the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) in their role and duties.
- Lead and support commissioning projects, contracts, and grants, ensuring efficient and effective delivery with a positive impact on local communities.
- Support performance and development by utilising analytical and continuous improvement approaches to commissioning and service delivery.
Main Responsibilities:
Policy
- Develop and maintain awareness of local issues and policy, undertaking research as required to support the PCC in decision-making.
- Provide high-quality advice, briefing, and reports to the PCC, DPCC, and OPCC colleagues on matters of local, regional, and national policy.
- Assist in the development and implementation of OPCC policies, plans, and strategies.
Partnerships
- Develop effective relationships with relevant parts of Avon and Somerset Police and other stakeholders to inform policy and research activity.
- Work effectively in partnership with relevant bodies and agencies, maintaining an open and solution-focused approach.
- Support the consultation and engagement work of the OPCC as required.
Commissioning and Performance
- Develop and oversee a range of OPCC commissioned services and projects including strategy, allocation, approval, and ongoing monitoring.
- Undertake research and analysis of performance data across services and stakeholder delivery, with the ability to interpret and report on key issues.
Person Specification:
The OPCC is looking for a person who can evidence the following competencies:
- Successful experience and/or knowledge within a local authority, policing, or relevant public or voluntary sector organisation.
- Relevant knowledge of policing and crime policy.
- Previous experience of working in a Policy, Commissioning, or Performance / Continuous Improvement role.
- Ability to manage a large and diverse portfolio of work with competing deadlines.
- Ability to analyse and present information in a range of formats.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Strong ICT skills and competent to use a range of IT packages.
- Ability to advise, persuade, and influence stakeholders in a professional and effective manner.
- Able to develop and support productive working relationships.
- Ability to identify risks and make suggestions around how to mitigate and manage them.
- Basic project management skills and/or experience.
To apply, please contact Lewis Ashcroft at 01772 208962 or email Lewis.Ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk.