Senior Policy and Partnerships Manager

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Avon and Somerset is looking to recruit a Senior Policy and Partnerships Manager. This is an exciting role that leads a portfolio of policy, partnership and commissioning work across the Policy, Partnerships and Commissioning Directorate of the OPCC. The role is based in Portishead, near Bristol, with hybrid working.

Reporting to the Director of Policy and Partnerships, this is a key role within the Directorate, working to deliver the PCC's Police and Crime Plan. You will lead a broad portfolio of work with the main focus on working with other organisations to improve the effectiveness of the criminal justice system. This role will also play a key role in supporting the delivery of PCC Clare Moody’s Police and Crime Plan.

The core responsibilities of this interesting and varied role are:

• Lead and support the development and implementation of a wide range of policies, plans and strategies, including key national initiatives and/or PCC priorities, such as improving the effectiveness of the criminal justice system to in order to improve outcomes for victims.
• Oversee the national criminal justice policy landscape, working with strategic partners in police, prison and probation to influence change linked to reducing reoffending and women in the justice system
• Lead and manage the Criminal Justice Board Manager, ensuring they have clear objectives and are supported to meet these, including by coaching.
• Provide high quality advice and briefing as required to support the Director/ Chief Executive / PCC / DPCC in developing and delivering the business of the OPCC.
• Develop effective strategic relationships with relevant parts of ASP, other delivery partners and relevant stakeholders to identify and progress shared agendas
• Support the development and implementation of the PCC’s commissioning strategy in line with the priorities of the PCC. Ensure funds are bid for, and oversee grant and commissioning processes, including contract monitoring of funding recipients, including the Appropriate Adult service.

What we are looking for

Ideally you will have experience of some or all aspects of commissioning, policy and partnership work and be used to working in a political environment with a range of competing deadlines. You will be able to build credibility and relationships at senior management level in order to deliver positive solutions to complex issues. Your organisation and time management skills will need to be strong to respond to time limited requests and being about to remain calm under pressure is also a key competency of this position holder.

What we can offer you:

A package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits. Including:

• Flexible working
• Hybrid working approach
• Free onsite parking at Police HQ, Portishead
• Access to a gym at HQ for a minimal monthly subscription
• Continuous professional development
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellness Initiatives
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to leisure and retail discounts

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) is run by a dedicated team who support the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). The role of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is to be the voice of local people in policing and to hold the Chief Constable to account. The aim of all PCCs is to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient police service within their force area.

We are looking for someone that will embrace our purpose to lead improvement in efficiency and effectiveness of policing, victim support and criminal justice services on behalf of local people and our values of Openness, Partnership, Compassion and Courage.

Please refer to the Role Profile document when completing the application form. In section 3, you are required to provide evidence with specific examples for each of the Essential and Desirable criteria included in the Person Specification section of the Role Profile. For each of the criteria, please write a paragraph detailing how your experience, qualifications, skills and abilities meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Further details are included in the attached Role Profile. If you would like to discuss the vacancy further, please contact our Recruitment Team

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £49,716.00 to £58,431.00 depending on experience per year

Schedule: Flexible working will be considered

Work Location: Hybrid remote from Portishead based HQ

Application deadline: Thursday 11th June at midnight

Interview dates – week commencing 22nd and 29th June

Please note that government plans are underway to transfer functions under the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) model to a Police and Crime Board in May 2028 as part of reforms introduced by the Police Reform Bill. Functions delivered by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) will still be required under the new model however the specific arrangements of this transfer are in their infancy and yet to be defined. These changes are intended to enable better join up with local services across Avon and Somerset.