Head of Scrutiny and Assurance

Force- North Wales Police- Role Type- Police Staff- Business Area- Police & Crime Commissioner- Department- Police and Crime Commissioner- Location- Colwyn Bay Force Headquarters- Grade- POD- Salary- £51,252-£54,660- Agile Working- Hybrid - this role can be performed from home more often than not.- Part/Full Time- Full Time- Hours per Week- 37- Type of Contract- Permanent- Level of Welsh language ability required?- 3- Closing Date
- 31/10/2024, 12:00
- Job Advert Description**Role Purpose**

To lead on the Police and Crime Commissioner’s statutory duties for the monitoring of force performance, ensuring an outcome focussed approach is adopted enabling the Police and Crime Commissioner to hold the Chief Constable to account on performance matters and provide assurance to the Police and Crime Panel and the public. **(Lead on Scrutiny)**

To lead on the partnership working to support the delivery of the Police and Crime Plan ensuring that various projects and partnership working meet the objectives of the Police and Crime Commissioner and North Wales Police **(Partnership working, ensuring all are in tune to the Plan)**

To manage a team of Scrutiny/Policy Officers and Analysts to ensure strategic advice is available to the Police and Crime Commissioner. **(Manage staff, to ensure no overlap of work, ensure scrutiny work is revised as objectives change)**

To manage on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and procedures in addition to providing advice and support to all Senior Officers.

**Essential for the role**:

- Educated to degree level or equivalent or possess an equivalent amount of relevant proven experience working at a strategic level in a complex, public sector organisation.
- Experience of corporate governance and performance management.
- Experience of designing, implementing and monitoring performance frameworks in order to inform the PCC and senior management team and direct areas of scrutiny.
- Possess in depth knowledge of strategic planning tools and techniques to ensure continuous improvement and effective service delivery.
- Proven leadership, motivational skills, vision and forward thinking, ability to delegate actions and responsibilities as appropriate.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the function of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.

**What are our benefits?**

Here at North Wales Police, we value our employees and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:

- All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
- Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
- Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters and not forgetting our wellbeing dog
- Pension scheme
- Flexible working opportunities
- Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements
- Sick pay provisions

**Welsh**

North Wales Police are a bilingual organisation and for this role, you’ll need to demonstrate Level 5 Spoken Welsh skills. This means that you are fully conversant in spoken Welsh in all situations. You can find out more by visiting our Welsh Language Resources Page

**Disability Confident Employer**

If you join us with a disability or medical condition, we aim to support you so you can carry out your role effectively. Where possible we’ll arrange reasonable adjustments so you can do this.

**Positive Action - are you eligible?**

**How do you apply**

The post profile will tell you all you need to know about the job and what skills you’ll need to apply.

**Closing date**: 12:00 - 31/10/2024