The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Bedfordshire has an exciting opportunity to join the senior management team of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) as our Head of Policy, Missions and Commissioning.
One of the core responsibilities of the role is to drive the development and delivery of the Police and Crime Plan and the Commissioners commitment to his mission-based approach.
This is a pivotal leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of policing and community safety across Bedfordshire. You will be at the heart of strategic decision making, driving reform that directly impacts lives.
As the Head of Policy and Commissioning you will provide leadership, guidance and oversight of the commissioning function and the restorative justice team, including managing staff performance, staff development and staff welfare.
The Head of Policy and Commissioning will also oversee the work of the Policy team, undertake research and gather objective evidence to support the policy making process to influence policy decisions and ensure that the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner (DPCC) are ahead of policy change.
This role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders, government bodies, and national networks—ideal for those looking to elevate their career in public policy and commissioning.
The PCC’s aim is to create a safer and fairer Bedfordshire. They are elected by the public to hold Chief Constables to account, in delivering an effective and efficient police service.
PCC’s ensure community needs are met as effectively as possible and are improving local relationships through building confidence and restoring trust. They work in partnership across a range of agencies at local and national level to ensure there is a unified approach to preventing and reducing crime.
The role of the OPCC is to support the statutory functions of a PCC, with a key focus on supporting delivery against the local Police and Crime Plan.
The OPCC has staff delivering against core functions including policy and performance, governance and compliance, commissioning, communication and engagement, complaints handling, budget setting and finance, restorative justice and partnership working.
We offer flexible working arrangements, a generous pension scheme, and a supportive environment that values diversity, wellbeing, and professional growth.
For further information please see attached Role Profile.
Additional Advert Information
All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.
Please note - If you qualify as an internal candidate for this role with the force that is advertising then Internal applicants can upload either a CV or the internal role summary form attached to the advert.
This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed with a successful candidate and accepted by them.
Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any point during the recruitment process. If a redeployee does apply and is successful, they will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.
As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.
