Business Staff Officer

Fixed Term

Until 31st March 2025

Are you a highly organised professional who excels in administration and is interested in working in a ground-breaking team?

We are looking for a Business Staff Officer to play a key role in the efficient and effective running of the Violence Reduction Network (VRN), an innovative programme funded through the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire and Home Office.

We believe that violence is preventable. Through taking an evidence-informed approach and working in partnership with organisations and communities, our mission is to reduce violence in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The purpose of this role is to contribute to our mission by providing executive and administrative support to the VRN team and programme.

You will work closely with the VRN Director providing executive support as well as perform administrative duties across key areas of the VRN team’s business. Using your previous experience, you will maintain diaries and co-ordinate and minute meetings to a high standard. You will ensure the VRN’s various administrative processes and practices run efficiently including assisting with formal reports to Boards and returns to the Home Office and other funding bodies. Through this role you will be in regular contact with a wide range of internal and external colleagues and so excellent communication skills are also essential.

More details on the role can be found in the job description.

This is initially a fixed term opportunity up until 31st March 2025. Secondments are also possible providing you have gained approval from your employer to apply, and they are willing/able to second for the contract duration.

As this role is within the VRN team which is part of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, appointments will be conditional on vetting clearance. Please be aware that this post is identified as politically restricted.

Applications should be made by 20th November at 23:55.

Please contact Grace Strong via vrn@leics.pcc.pnn.gov.uk if you would like further information or to discuss the role.

If this sounds like the role for you, please see the full job description and click to apply.