Policy, Partnerships and Commissioning Manager

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.




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