Vacancies
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:
Case Worker
As a Case Worker in the Communications & Engagement team, you will play a key role in supporting the Police and Crime Commissioner in effectively managing correspondence and complaints.
Using the Caseworker system, you will oversee the PCC inbox, ensuring that all correspondence is efficiently triaged and referred to the appropriate teams within the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner or Thames Valley Police. You will also collaborate with the Communications & Engagement Manager to identify recurring themes that may require further communication or engagement strategies.
Key responsibilities include:
- Correspondence management, overseeing and managing the PCC inbox, ensuring all correspondence is handled promptly and appropriately.
- Triaging emails, identifying the relevant OPCC or TVP teams to progress issues and ensure effective resolution.
- Caseworker system utilisation, maintaining and using the Caseworker system to track, manage, and respond to correspondence and complaints.
- Collaboration, working closely with the Communications & Engagement Manager to highlight themes and patterns that may require more detailed communication and engagement plans.
- Support PCC responsibilities, assisting in the effective discharge of the PCC’s responsibilities for handling public correspondence and complaints.
- Engagement, undertaking any ad hoc duties as directed by the Communications & Engagement Manager as necessary.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 8 December 2024. Interviews will take place 16th, 17th and 18th of December.
To find out more about the role and apply, please visit the Thames Valley Police recruitment website.
Community Safety Partnership Engagement Officer
As a Community Safety Partnership Engagement Officer, you will work within our communications and engagement team playing a vital role in fostering strong relationships with Community Safety Partnerships (CSPs) across the Thames Valley.
Acting as a key representative of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, you will ensure a professional and consistent approach to engagement, collaboration, and support. Your work will involve being the conduit advising CSPs on funding matters and developing a unified approach to OPCC engagement in community safety across the region.
Key responsibilities include:
- Stakeholder engagement, building and maintain strong relationships with all CSPs across the Thames Valley, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
- Consultation, ensuring the voice of all Thames Valley communities are listened to and understood, by attending the CSP meetings
- Advisory support, provide expert advice on funding matters, ensuring CSPs are equipped to make informed decisions that align with community safety goals and the PCC’S Police and Crime Plan.
- Professional representation, acting as a representative of the OPCC, delivering a consistent, professional approach that reflects the values and priorities of the organisation.
- Development of best practice, supporting CSPs in aligning their strategies with broader community safety objectives, contributing to a safer Thames Valley region.
- Engagement, undertaking any ad hoc duties as directed by the Communications & Engagement Manager as necessary.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 8 December 2024. Interviews will take place 16th, 17th and 18th of December.
To find out more about the role and apply, please visit the Thames Valley Police recruitment website.
Delivery Manager
As the Delivery Manager, you will be managing and supporting on a range of transformative projects. This is a unique opportunity to steer the delivery of high-profile initiatives and make a tangible difference in people’s lives.
You’ll manage a small team to deliver complex delivery programmes, ensuring they are aligned with the strategic vision of the Police and Crime Commissioner. From inception to completion, you will oversee project delivery, balancing priorities, timelines, and stakeholder expectations to achieve meaningful outcomes that deliver a real impact.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reporting to the Senior Service Delivery Manager you will manage a small team of Delivery Officers to deliver a range of complex delivery programmes.
- Commission services that deliver positive outcomes for the residents of Thames Valley
- Work in collaboration with internal and external partners across the area to deliver best value for money and joined up service provision.
- Maintain a ‘can do’ attitude, ensuring high quality projects and programmes are delivered at pace, and within budget fostering an ethos of continuous improvement.
- Foster a positive work culture and develop resilience and adaptability within the team to handle the demands of the role.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 8 December 2024. Interviews will take place 16th, 17th and 18th of December.
To find out more about the role and apply, please visit the Thames Valley Police recruitment website.
Head of Strategic Planning (Part Time, Secondment/Fixed Term Contract)
As joint Head of Strategic Planning (job share), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the delivery of an effective programme of projects within the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. Your primary focus will be to ensure all OPCC activities are aligned with the Police and Crime Commissioner’s (PCC) Police and Crime Plan, horizon scan the policing landscape and meet any other statutory responsibilities.
You will lead strategic planning, ensuring a cohesive approach across all initiatives and providing expert advice on national and regional legislative, policy, and policing developments. This role is instrumental in aligning resources, identifying risks, and ensuring that projects deliver measurable outcomes that support the overarching goals of the Police and Crime Plan. This post is designed to job share with our existing Head of Strategic Planning and the hours required are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Friday afternoons for a 12-month FTC with the potential to extend.
Key responsibilities include:
- Strategic Programme Planning, working closely with the Delivery Directorate, overseeing a robust programme of projects that support and complement the PCC’s Police and Crime Plan.
- Horizon Scanning, Monitoring and assessing changes in legislation, policy, and national and regional policing themes. Provide strategic advice to the PCC, Chief Officer Group, and the Director of Strategy & Performance.
- Risk Management, Leading risk management initiatives to identify, mitigate, and manage potential challenges across projects.
- Collaboration, working with the Head of Performance and Head of Service Delivery to ensure effective evaluation frameworks for all projects and work closely with the Service Delivery directorate to align planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Funding Strategy, working with the Service Delivery directorate in identifying and bidding for funding opportunities to enhance project delivery.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 8 December 2024. Interviews will take place 16th, 17th and 18th of December.
To find out more about the role and apply, please visit the Thames Valley Police recruitment website.
Senior Delivery Manager
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.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reporting to the Head of Service Delivery you will manage a team of Delivery Officers to deliver a range of complex delivery programmes.
- Commission services that deliver positive outcomes for the residents of Thames Valley
- Work in collaboration with internal and external partners across the area to deliver best value for money and joined up service provision.
- Maintain a ‘can do’ attitude, ensuring high quality projects and programmes are delivered at pace, and within budget fostering an ethos of continuous improvement.
- Foster a positive work culture and develop resilience and adaptability within the team to handle the demands of the role.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 8 December 2024. Interviews will take place 16th, 17th and 18th of December.
To find out more about the role and apply, please visit the Thames Valley Police recruitment website.
Senior Strategic Analyst
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Strategic Analyst to join our team. This pivotal role will lead the analysis of complex data and trends to inform strategic decision making and help shape crime prevention strategies, evaluation of OPCC Prevention Projects to ensure money is spent on evidence-based approaches and perform deep analysis to uncover trends and patterns that inform decisions.
You will provide high-level data insights, evaluate performance, and contribute to policy development, ensuring evidence based approaches drive improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and lead strategic analysis to support the delivery of the Police and Crime Plan.
- Analyse crime data, community feedback, and performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Produce detailed reports and presentations for senior leaders, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
- Work collaboratively with key stakeholders, including Thames Valley Police, local authorities, and community organisations.
- Support the commissioning and evaluation of crime prevention and intervention initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with data protection and ethical standards in all analytical work.
- Lead a small team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 8 December 2024. Interviews will take place 16th, 17th and 18th of December.
To find out more about the role and 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.