Summary: The Assurance Officer role at the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner involves overseeing independent scrutiny and governance of policing services. The position requires managing oversight panels, contributing to performance and risk management, and ensuring transparency and accountability in policing. The role is based at Leicestershire Police Headquarters and is full-time, requiring strong analytical and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead independent scrutiny functions, including the Independent Custody Visiting Scheme and scrutiny panels
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to governance and accountability
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers and panel members for independent oversight functions
• Set annual objectives and performance targets, reporting to senior management and ethics panels
• Support the Chief Finance Officer in risk management, including maintaining risk registers and drafting policies
• Liaise with policing, government, and partner agencies to promote transparency and accountability
• Prepare briefing notes, reports, and public-facing documents to communicate scrutiny outcomes
• Ensure scrutiny work is widely publicised, including updates on the PCC's website and social media

Key Skills:

• Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in assurance, governance, or research
• Strong report writing and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret policies and data
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in policy development, risk management, or scrutiny functions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• SC Clearance or ability to obtain NPPV2 (Full) vetting

Salary (Rate): 23.67

City: Enderby

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other