R0188 Intern – Graduate or Sandwich Year Opportunity
Grade: 2, SCP 9 £23,556 – SCP 10 £24,000
Directly responsible to: Policy Manager
Full time, 12-month fixed term contract
Location: Office of the Police and Crime Commissioners in West Midlands
Closing date for applications is 12 noon Wednesday 22nd May 2024, interviews to take place in person on Friday 7th June 2024
We are seeking a newly graduated intern with a specific interest in policy work to provide support and capacity to the Policy and Commissioning Team within our office. The role will be for a 12-month basis and the successful candidate will be expected to be able to work in the centre of Birmingham at least 2 days a week.
This role will support policy agendas such as criminal justice or community safety and will have responsibility for implementing policy areas through partnership working, following up agreed actions and supporting meetings and events. The candidate will learn how to implement strategy and how to turn ideas into concrete policy, and will work with stakeholders at all levels.
This role would suit an individual who has an interest in the work of the Police and Crime Commissioner and would use this opportunity to add capacity to our office, while gaining and developing valuable skills and experience in the public sector, working for a politician. The individual would have the opportunity to shadow the Commissioner, members of staff and understand and support some of our key priorities, and training will be provided where required.
The West Midlands is a vibrant and diverse part of the country and the Police and Crime Commissioner is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of diversity and human rights, and a personal commitment to promoting diversity and racial equality.
Why work for us?
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner is committed to the reduction and prevention of crime, so by joining us you’ll be actively contributing to improving the West Midlands region. You will get to work alongside great people who are passionate about driving improvement and change! In return for your valued contribution we provide an impressive employee benefits package:
- Diverse, Inclusive and supportive organisation
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working from home policy
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Pay progression through multiple increments
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Access to an employee benefits package
- Committed to being an anti-racist and trauma informed organisation
Click here to learn more: Working for us
Our values
It is important to us that every employee is committed to and share our organisational values:
We behave with INTEGRITY and HONESTY in all we do. We work OBJECTIVELY and with IMPARTIALITY
to support the Police and Crime Commissioner and each other to achieve the objectives of the Police and Crime Plan.
We support each other by driving INCLUSIVITY within our interaction with each other and the public.
Don’t meet all parts of the Job Description?
At the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands. Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for roles if they believe they do not meet each item of the criteria. So, if you are passionate about this role we encourage you to still apply. You may be exactly who we are looking for.
Please note we do not accept CV’s.
To download an application form please visit: www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/your-commissioner/working-for-the-police-and-crime-commissioner or telephone 0121 626 6060.
Recruitment is completed in line with safe recruitment practices. You can find our Safeguarding policy here: Safeguarding-policy-November-21.pdf (westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk).
For more information about the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner visit: Home – West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner (westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk).
For an informal confidential conversation about this post, please contact Simon Down by emailing: [email protected].
The closing date for applications is 12 noon Wednesday 22nd May 2024, interviews to take place in person on Friday 7th June 2024
To download an application form please visit: www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/your-commissioner/working-for-the-police-and-crime-commissioner or telephone 0121 626 6060.
Please note CV’s will not be accepted.
