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:

1. Successful experience and/or knowledge within a local authority, policing, or relevant public or voluntary sector organisation.
2. Relevant knowledge of policing and crime policy.
3. Previous experience of working in a Policy, Commissioning, or Performance / Continuous Improvement role.
4. Ability to manage a large and diverse portfolio of work with competing deadlines.
5. Ability to analyse and present information in a range of formats.
6. Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
7. Strong ICT skills and competent to use a range of IT packages.
8. Ability to advise, persuade, and influence stakeholders in a professional and effective manner.
9. Able to develop and support productive working relationships.
10. Ability to identify risks and make suggestions around how to mitigate and manage them.
11. Basic project management skills and/or experience.

To apply, please contact Lewis Ashcroft at (phone number removed) or email (url removed).