Grade: 14, £87,711 to £97,581
Directly responsible to: Deputy Chief Executive OPCC
Directly responsible for: Various senior posts including but not restricted to; Head of Delivery and Head of Programme Management
2 Year Fixed Term contract/secondment opportunities also welcomed
Location: Office of the Police and Crime Commissioners in West Midlands
Closing Date: 12 noon Friday 17th March 2023, interviews will take place in person on the 27th March 2023 at Lloyd House
This is a politically restricted post
The Violence Reduction Partnership is an alliance of organisations working together to reduce the types of violence that affect children and young people within the West Midlands.
Do you have significant strategic experience in leading multi-agency teams and operating at a senior leadership level? We are looking for a Director who has a real understanding and knowledge of the West Midlands and what the Violence Reduction Partnership is working to achieve. You must be able to deliver at pace, make an impact, build trust with communities, partners and statutory organisations and make informed decisions considering evidence, research and evaluation.
This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative, adaptable and dynamic individual with strong experience of formulating business strategies within a complex partnership and political environment. You must also have a working experience of Violence Reduction Partnerships to ensure delivery against our priorities. You will be expected to coach, develop capability and drive performance in line with objectives, vision and values.
You will be a strategic senior leader with the ability to collaborate alongside people from a wide range of disciplines, organisations and backgrounds, and be responsible for supporting individuals and organisations across the violence reduction system to work together effectively. You must be committed to reducing inequality across the region, be comfortable delivering in line with a public health approach and be a champion of equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation.
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 IMPARTIALLY
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.
For more information on the West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership visit: West Midlands Violence Reduction Unit (westmidlands-vru.org) and 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 Alethea Fuller by emailing: [email protected]
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)
The closing date for applications is 12 noon Friday 17th March 2023, interviews will take place in person on the 27th March 2023 at Lloyd House.
Please note we do not accept CV’s. To download an application form and information pack 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.
