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At the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC), we are dedicated to supporting Police and Crime Commissioners in their vital work to create safer communities. Our team plays a key role in shaping policies, driving collaboration, and delivering resources that make a meaningful impact across policing and public safety.
We are always on the lookout for talented individuals who share our commitment to public service and innovation. Working with the APCC means being part of a dynamic, supportive environment where your skills and expertise can make a real difference.
Whether you’re passionate about policy development, communications or administrative support, we offer opportunities to grow your career while making a meaningful impact for the community.
Explore our current vacancies below
APCC Vacancies 2025-26
The APCC is currently recruiting for a number of exciting roles at Senior Policy Manager, Policy Manager, Policy Officer, and Policy/Programme Assistant levels – see attachment for details. These roles are available either on secondment or a fixed-term contract basis until 31 March 2026, with the possibility of contract extension thereafter.
To apply please send your CV, together with a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria stated within the role description to recruitment@ifteam.co.uk by 9am on Monday 31 March.
We are hoping to interview by mid-April. We are also keen to hear from any OPCCs who may have capacity to spare on a part-time basis to support our work, particularly on landscape reform and devolution.
Please note: these vacancies are open to applications from APCC and OPCC staff only.
Avon and Somerset OPCC – Senior Policy and Commissioning Manager
Salary: £47,712 – £56,073
Contract: Full Time (Maternity Cover)
Location: Force HQ, Portishead
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Avon and Somerset is looking to recruit a Senior Policy and Commissioning Manager to cover a period of maternity leave.
This is an exciting role that leads a portfolio of commissioning, policy and partnership work across the Policy, Partnerships and Commissioning Directorate of the OPCC. The role is based in Portishead, near Bristol, with hybrid working. Working closely with the voluntary sector, health and local authorities you will play an important role in improving the support available for victims and survivors meaning this role would suit an experienced public sector commissioner committed to improving outcomes for the communities we serve. In this varied and interesting role, you will have the opportunity to work with the elected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) as well as national colleagues at the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, Ministry of Justice and others on a range of new government policies, including the team’s work to comply with the new Duty to Collaborate under the Victim and Prisoners Act.
Reporting to the Director of Policy and Partnerships, this is a key role within the Directorate, working to deliver the PCC’s Police and Crime Plan. You will lead a broad portfolio of commissioning and policy work with the main focus on leading the implementation of a range of recently commissioned services to support victims of crime and ASB. Your role will have a particular focus on service that support victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse. This role will also play a key role in supporting the implementation of PCC Clare Moody’s new Police and Crime Plan, with a particular focus on the priority of supporting victims.
Closing date: 3 April 2025. For more information, including how to apply, please visit the OPCC website.
Merseyside Police – Chief Constable
Salary: £200,652 plus allowances and expenses
Contract: 5-year fixed term appointment
Location: Force HQ, Rose Hill
Merseyside Police is recognised as one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking Forces in Britain with a reputation for leading the way in delivering excellent policing and putting its Community First. It covers a challenging police force area, responding to over three quarters of a million telephone calls for assistance a year. Merseyside Police is consistently rated as being the best performing Metropolitan police force by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services.
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Emily Spurrell, is inviting applications from exceptional candidates for the position of Chief Constable of Merseyside Police. The Commissioner is looking for an outstanding individual who can demonstrate leadership with integrity, ambition and clear strategic thinking.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate how they will use these qualities to continuously improve the policing of Merseyside by tackling crime, reducing reoffending and protecting vulnerable people and communities, with proven experience of addressing serious and organised crime. They will be influential in shaping the future of policing on a regional and national level.
The new Chief Constable will be able to work with the Police Commissioner and all of the Force’s partner agencies in the achievement of these aims. They will be expected to communicate a clear vision for the Force and demonstrate how they will navigate the complex and evolving policing landscape to ensure Merseyside Police remains one of the country’s top performing forces.
As one of the region’s most high-profile public-sector leaders, the successful candidate will be an ambassador for Merseyside with the ability to develop and strengthen new and existing partnerships as necessary to fulfil the Commissioner’s policing priorities. Applicants must have passed the Senior Police National Assessment Centre and successfully completed the Strategic Command Course or the Executive Leadership Programme (Stage 5 Executive Leaders).
Closing date: 11 April 2025. For more information, including how to apply, please visit the OPCC website.