Total 2 job vacancies by Merseyside Police

Clerical Officer
Criminal Justice
Grade AA - £22,860
Permanent
Full Time & Part Time / Will consider Job Share
Rose Hill, Headquarters

Merseyside Police

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge that will allow you to demonstrate your skills and share your experience within a fast-paced and dynamic working environment?

At Merseyside Police we understand that searching for your first job, your next job, or that big promotion is a huge milestone. Here at Merseyside Police, we always think about what it’s like to be in your position when making those big decisions. It takes courage to make change happen in your life, and we’re here to help you with that.

We’re here for the first step, the next step, and the big step.

You’re not just a number to us. You’ve got to know you’ll love working here. It’s as important to us as you ‘being the right fit’. We want to help you feel what it’s like to work at Merseyside Police to see the value you can bring to any of our roles, and how we can help you grow. We’re never one-size-fits-all. Our careers are as unique as you are.

We’re a kind, ambitious and diverse team, always supporting and encouraging each other. Our people are extremely important to our business, without them we wouldn’t be where we are today, if you like what you hear, then we’d love you to apply!



Job purpose:

To provide an administrative support service for the Prosecutions Unit to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of a centralised Prosecutions Unit.



Knowledge and experience:

An ability to interpret police and criminal justice procedures and the Criminal Justice system to administer the duties of the role effectively.

Knowledge of, or a commitment to learn, force software within the Criminal Justice framework, such as Niche and Interfaces with Criminal Justice Partners.

Proficient keyboard skills with a good knowledge of relevant Force IT systems e.g. Xhibit, PNC (not exhaustive) or a commitment to develop personal skills to interrogate and learn relevant force databases to deliver a quality service to customers internally and externally.

Good communication skills to ensure accurate information is issued and obtained from all customers/agencies/partners.

The ability to prioritise and organise workloads to ensure timescales are met.

Post holder will need to demonstrate adaptability within a constantly evolving Criminal Justice system.

Clear and demonstrable professional and ethical standards which enable the postholder to promote a positive image of the team and Merseyside Police.

Merseyside Police is a dynamic, challenging, rewarding place to work: we take pride in everything we do.

The best-performing urban Force as graded by HMICFRS to date, our strategy is simply to put the communities of Merseyside first.

We have a strong focus on continuous improvement in the areas we’re passionate about: ending Violence Against Women & Girls; tackling Serious Organised Crime & County Lines; strengthening our approach to Diversity & Inclusion; building trust & confidence through Community Engagement.

We are a friendly employer with a passion for investing in our people and creating conditions for you to thrive and be your best self.

Job Purpose:

To be responsible, as a member of the Finance & Procurement Department Senior Leadership Team, for the management of the Force Procurement Function. To provide advice - as the most senior qualified procurement professional - to the Head of Finance & Procurement, Director of Resources and the wider Force. To be instrumental in developing & implementing Force procurement strategies and associated procedures & initiatives in-line with the direction provided by the Head of Finance & Procurement

Knowledge & Experience:

Must hold a CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma and significant post-equivalent work experience in procurement

Demonstrably meaningful history of managing a procurement team of a large & complex organisation - capable of ensuring team development and motivation to deliver optimal results

Extensive track record of leading on high-level / complex procurement projects of significant value

Markedly demonstrable commercial & financial acumen - able to present this and associated information in a concise, professional manner

Thorough understanding of commercial practices, including: manufacturing processes; costing methods; logistics

Senior level management skills, with notable evidence of challenging the status quo and adapting to change

Clear grasp of the complex nature of operational demands and how to develop strategies & procedures to assist devolved managers to harness their resources, achieving demands in effective, cost-efficient manners - measurable against relevant performance indicators

Capacious knowledge of Contract Law, including the relevant public procurement regulations, and familiarity with PCC Standing Orders & Financial Regulations, together with Force Financial Instructions

Proactive approach to addressing problem issues, ensuring Chief Officers and other stakeholders are kept appropriately updated

Excellent interpersonal communication skills - able to develop strong relationships with senior officers and other key stakeholders, instilling confidence about the professionalism of the procurement department

Strong leadership to act as the senior negotiator for the Force