Jobs and opportunities

Are you passionate about making your community safer, supporting victims and preventing crime? Working in the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) is more than just a job, it’s a chance to have a direct impact on the lives of others.

Current vacancies

Senior Delivery Manager

Are you passionate about making your community safer, supporting victims and preventing crime? Working in the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Thames Valley is more than just a job, it’s a chance to have a direct impact on the lives of others

About the Role

As the Senior Delivery Manager, you will be leading a team to deliver a range of transformative projects. This is a unique opportunity to lead on the delivery of high-profile initiatives and make a tangible difference in people’s lives.  

You’ll take charge of managing complex delivery programmes, ensuring they are aligned with the strategic vision of the Police and Crime Commissioner. From inception to completion, you will oversee every stage of project delivery, balancing priorities, timelines, and stakeholder expectations to achieve meaningful outcomes.  Your expertise in delivery management will ensure resources are used effectively and projects deliver real impact.  

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience managing staff
• Experienced Commissioner or Project Manager with experience coordinating complex delivery projects
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a team whilst managing high levels of performance.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in contract management, resource allocation and capability to use data to inform this.
• The ability to work efficiently while maintaining a high standard of delivery.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 6 April 2025.

For further information and to apply, please visit the Thames Valley Police recruitment website.

Victims First Officer

Do you want to ensure that all victims and witnesses receive the support they need to cope with the impact of crime and build resilience? Working in the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Thames Valley is more than just a job, it’s a chance to have a direct impact on the lives of others.

About the Role

As a Victims First Officer, you will provide a professional and consistent single point of contact for victims and witnesses of crime across the Thames Valley. You will assess the needs of the victim and ensure they can receive the appropriate emotional and practical support. This is an important role in ensuring that victims in the area get the support they need to cope and heal from the impact of crime.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A focus on customer service, with empathy and dedication to supporting victims, witnesses and/or vulnerable people.
• Experience of communicating with a wide range of people including working with vulnerable people or those in distress.
• The ability to take personal responsibility and show resilience when dealing with conflict and vulnerable/distressed callers.
• An aptitude and ability to accurately use relevant computer systems.
• Good time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work on your own initiative, prioritise a demanding workload and demonstrate good decision-making under pressure. 

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 13 April 2025.

For further information and to apply, please visit the Thames Valley Police recruitment website.

Current volunteering opportunities

Independent Scrutiny & Oversight Board (ISOB) – Volunteer

Thames Valley Police have committed to the development and deployment of the Race Action Plan across all areas of the force.  The Action Plan aims to tackle racism and racial disparity in every area of policing. The ISOB exists to provide overview and external scrutiny, to provide assurance of the Police’s Plan of Action and its Outputs. The expected time commitment is a maximum of 2 days per month split across a range of activities.

This voluntary role will include the following duties;

• Work in a transparent manner keeping good records of meetings, decisions and correspondence which can be made publicly accessible as appropriate.
• Hold the Police Race Action Plan board (“the PRAP”) to account for performance by monitoring and scrutinising the actions taken to implement the Action Plan.
• Have the authority to engage with internal and external stakeholders who could provide support and advice to shape and deliver the Plan. This will include external organisations and those leading in relevant fields, as well as staff networks and associations.
• Establish, with the PRAP, a baseline from which PRAP progress can be measured. The ISOB will therefore receive and be able to request data and information through the Action Plan’s central team.
• Offer advice and guidance to the PRAP on the Action Plan and where appropriate to Forces and NPCC Coordination Committees in order to help shape their activity.
• Use an independent voice to communicate and report on progress against the Action Plan.

We’re looking for someone who has a passion for championing and advocating on issues of inclusion and race, with an ability to think strategically and to challenge constructively, analyse detailed information and exercise independent, evidence-based judgement across a broad spectrum of policy and strategic equality issues, and be able to work in a team with others from varied backgrounds, with a capacity to devote the time and effort required to effectively discharge the duties of this role.

The successful applicant will be motivated by public service and a desire to bring about genuine, positive change and possess an empathetic and respectful communication approach to understanding the context, culture and history reflected in individual and community perspectives.

For further details and to apply, please visit the Thames Valley Police recruitment website.

Complaints and Standards Committee Panel Members – Volunteer

The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police and the Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Thames Valley are seeking motivated volunteers who will support the integrity of local policing in the Thames Valley.

The Complaints and Standards Committee, (jointly established by the Chief Constable and PCC) will regularly conduct thorough reviews of the complaint-handing and review processes within the force and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC). This includes identifying any discrepancies between the force and OPCC’s perception of proper procedures and the actual experiences of the end user.

The Committee will help to ensure that Thames Valley Police achieves the highest levels of integrity and service delivery which will, in turn, enhance public trust and confidence in local policing.

We welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, experience, sexuality, religion/beliefs, disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, socio-economic background or other differences.

The successful applicants will be motivated by public service and a desire to bring about genuine, positive change and possess an empathetic and respectful communication approach to understanding the context, culture and history reflected in both individual and community perspectives.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is 31 December 2024.

For further details and to apply, please visit the Thames Valley Police recruitment website.

Volunteers – Independent Custody Visitors (Aylesbury and Maidenhead)

We are currently open for applications to join our Custody Visiting Scheme in Aylesbury and Maidenhead.

For more information and the application from please visit the Independent Custody Visitors webpage.