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Commissioning and Contracts Programme Manager

 JOB TITLE: Commissioning and Contracts Programme Manager 
 BASED: The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire, Joint Headquarters,
Sherwood Lodge, Arnold NG5 8PP
 HOURS: 30/37 hours per week
 SALARY: £46,674 - £51,252 per annum
TERM: Full Time/Part time - Permanent

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Commissioning and Contracts Programme Manager. The postholder will lead a small team to manage the commissioning and delivery of a large and diverse programme of services including crime prevention and victim support services. You will work in close partnership with local authorities, health and criminal justice partners to develop new services, oversee existing commissioned delivery to ensure effectiveness and manage service performance. 

You will be highly organised with a track record of commissioning and/or grants or contract management. You will also have strong problem-solving skills, experience of project and performance management and ideally some knowledge of community safety. You will be able to bring an enthusiastic and creative approach, will have excellent communication skills and proven experience of partnership working. 

By joining our dynamic team, you will make a positive difference to people’s lives in Nottinghamshire, playing a pivotal role in helping the OPCC to prevent crime and support victims. There is lots of scope for professional development and training too, with opportunities to lead on interesting work and be part of a tight-knit team which pulls together and strives to be the best it can be in the name of public service.

In return, we offer flexible hybrid working, local government pension, 24 days’ leave rising to 29 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays, comprehensive employee assistance programme, on-site gym at our base in Arnold, Nottinghamshire and access to the Blue Light card offering significant high street discounts. 

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want our workforce to represent the communities we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and in particular those that are currently under-represented in our workforce, including but not limited to Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic, disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates.

You can read the job description HERE.

To apply, please provide an up-to-date CV with a written expression of interest of up to 1,000 words setting out how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss the vacancy in more detail before applying, please contact Nicola Wade on 0115 844 5998 or via Nicola.Wade@Notts.police.uk

The role is open to candidates wishing to work either part-time or full-time, with a minimum of 30 hours per week. 

Closing date: 27 May 2024

Interview date: 6 June 2024