R0203 Intern (Business Support) – Graduate or Sandwich Year Opportunity
Grade: 2, SCP 9 £23,286 – SCP 11 £24,675
Directly responsible to: Business Support Team Leader
12-month fixed term contract
Location: Office of the Police and Crime Commissioners in West Midlands
Closing date for applications is 12 noon Friday 29th November 2024, interviews will take place in person at Lloyd House on Thursday 19th December 2024.
This is a politically restricted post
We are seeking an intern to support the smooth running of our office administrative function. You will be expected to handle casework and enquiries from members of the public in an efficient and professional manor, and support meetings and events to ensure they run effectively.
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 administrative and customer service skills; while also experiencing work in public sector administration. The individual would have the opportunity to shadow other members of staff and understand and support some of our key priorities.
The role will be for a 12-month basis and the successful candidate would be expected to work in the centre of Birmingham at least 3 days a week.
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 Andrea Gabbitas by emailing: [email protected].
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 29th November 2024. Interviews to take place in person on Thursday 19th December 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.
