Help to develop and deliver policy that directly supports crime reduction across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
The Leicestershire Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) are looking to recruit a Policy and Research Officer. You will provide relevant and accurate information to enable the analytical process to take place effectively, informing and influencing decisions allowing the effective deployment of operational resources. This is a full-time permanent position located at Force Headquarters, Leicester.
This is a politically restricted role.
Key Responsibilities
- To support the development and implementation of a wide range of policies, plans and strategies.
- Undertake research and analysis of local, national and (where relevant) international practices related to areas of the Police and Crime Plan.
- Collect, audit, prepare and present both qualitative and quantitative data using computer statistical presentation packages where appropriate.
The must haves
- Experience in policy development with the ability to work within technical detail and strategic context.
- Experience of researching, analysing and summarising information to inform decisions based on the best available evidence.
- Ability to identify policy-based issues, devising creative solutions to address them.
What’s in it for you?
At the Office of the Police Crime Commissioner, we aim to create an environment that puts people first. We want you to feel supported in everything you do, so you can give your very best. What’s more, we have a range of reward and benefits such as yearly salary increments, Bluelight Card (discounts), flexi scheme, pension contribution scheme, cycle to work scheme and so much more.
Please note, for part time hours the salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, this is based on the number of hours for the vacancy.
Next Steps
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Who we are
The area we are responsible for covers over 2,500 square kilometres (over 965 square miles) and has a population of over one million. There is a rich diversity of communities all with their own policing needs. Many steps have been taken to bring policing back into the very heart of local communities and the OPCC has been instrumental in driving this change.
To find out more about Leicestershire Police and the OPCC and to understand how you can make a difference visit our careers website and the OPCC website.
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.
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