ZP106 OPCC Engagement Officer **External**
Ploughland House, Wakefield
£31,095 - £32,907 per annum
THE FOLLOWING VACANCY HAS BEEN ADVERTISED EXTERNALLY
Engagement Officer
Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC)
Wakefield
Fixed Term to cover Maternity Leave for 10 months.
West Yorkshire's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Mark Burns-Williamson, is seeking to appoint an Engagement Officer on a 10 month fixed tern contract to work with him to continue to make a real difference to the lives of people across communities in West Yorkshire.
We are looking for a motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills to support community engagement. As part of a busy team, you will be organising the activity of the PCC and engaging with people, groups and communities in a pro-active and positive way. With a strong commitment to this area of work, you will develop, co-ordinate and deliver on the engagement activities of the PCC and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC).
You will be responsible for ensuring there is meaningful engagement and communication between the PCC/ OPCC and individuals and groups. You will represent or accompany the PCC on working groups, at internal and external meetings and at events to support the PCC in engaging with all our communities and with members of the public, raising awareness of the priorities and commitments as set out in the Police and Crime Plan.
You will be educated to degree level or have previous experience of engagement gained in a relevant professional area, delivering on consultation and public and partner events organisation; with a proven ability to work in a pressured environment with competing demands
You will be expected to travel around West Yorkshire and work outside of normal office hours to attend local, regional and national meetings and provide direct advice and support to the PCC. The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment. This post is suitable for job share.
Police Support Staff wishing to take this opportunity may do so on a secondment basis and must be supported by their Line Manager and have the approval of their SLT for release at the time of submission.
This post is suitable for job share. The application process will close at 23:55 hours on the 5th May 2019.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form.
Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 13th May 2019.
Interviews will be held in Wakefield on Wednesday 5th June 2019 and Thursday 6th June 2019. Additional dates may be added where required.
Engagement Officer
Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC)
Wakefield
Fixed Term to cover Maternity Leave for 10 months.
West Yorkshire's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Mark Burns-Williamson, is seeking to appoint an Engagement Officer on a 10 month fixed tern contract to work with him to continue to make a real difference to the lives of people across communities in West Yorkshire.
We are looking for a motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills to support community engagement. As part of a busy team, you will be organising the activity of the PCC and engaging with people, groups and communities in a pro-active and positive way. With a strong commitment to this area of work, you will develop, co-ordinate and deliver on the engagement activities of the PCC and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC).
You will be responsible for ensuring there is meaningful engagement and communication between the PCC/ OPCC and individuals and groups. You will represent or accompany the PCC on working groups, at internal and external meetings and at events to support the PCC in engaging with all our communities and with members of the public, raising awareness of the priorities and commitments as set out in the Police and Crime Plan.
You will be educated to degree level or have previous experience of engagement gained in a relevant professional area, delivering on consultation and public and partner events organisation; with a proven ability to work in a pressured environment with competing demands
You will be expected to travel around West Yorkshire and work outside of normal office hours to attend local, regional and national meetings and provide direct advice and support to the PCC. The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment. This post is suitable for job share.
Police Support Staff wishing to take this opportunity may do so on a secondment basis and must be supported by their Line Manager and have the approval of their SLT for release at the time of submission.
This post is suitable for job share. The application process will close at 23:55 hours on the 5th May 2019.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form.
Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 13th May 2019.
Interviews will be held in Wakefield on Wednesday 5th June 2019 and Thursday 6th June 2019. Additional dates may be added where required.
No Shift Allowance
This opportunity is closed to applications.