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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 vacancies with us and our member organisations below.
Nottinghamshire OPCC – Policy and Scrutiny Officer
Salary: £37,692.00 to £39,813.00 per annum (pro-rata if part time)
Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term
Location: Joint HQ/Arnold
The Office of the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to lead, develop and co-ordinate the OPCC’s public scrutiny functions. This includes managing the statutory Independent Custody Visiting Scheme (ICV), the Animal Welfare Scheme (AWS) and our Independent Community Scrutiny Panel (ICSP) responsible for scrutinising police activity and practices on behalf of the OPCC.
You will also support the Policy and Scrutiny Manager in ensuring that findings from public consultation and public scrutiny are used to inform learning, policy development and practice in line with national and local priorities, and objectives of the Police and Crime Plan.
Closing date: Wednesday 30 July
For more information, including how to apply, please click here
West Midlands OPCC – Independent Scrutiny and Oversight Board (ISOB)
The Police Race Action Plan (PRAP) was developed jointly by the College of Policing and the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), working with Black communities. It aims to improve outcomes across policing, address low levels of trust and confidence and other disparities affecting Black people. As part of the national PRAP, police forces across the country have committed to tackling the deep-rooted racial disparities that have affected Black communities for decades.
The Office of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner wants to hear from Black people of all ages and backgrounds — especially those with lived experience of policing, the justice system, or those active in their communities. You’ll need:
- Awareness of the Police Race Action Plan (PRAP)
- Understanding of race, racism, and structural inequality
- Familiarity with equality, diversity and inclusion frameworks
- Awareness of the relationship between policing, public confidence, community engagement, particularly within diverse communities
For more information, visit the West Midlands OPCC website
Policy Assistant
Salary: £28,021 to £33,625
Contract: Fixed term contact to March 2026 (also available as a secondment)
Location: Westminster, London (we are able to support flexible working)
The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) has an exciting opportunity for a Policy Assistant to work with our busy team at the heart of Westminster in 2025-26.
The APCC is the national membership organisation representing PCCs, deputy mayors and other local policing bodies and supporting them to hold policing to account and to cut crime and anti-social behaviour.
The role sits in the Victims and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Portfolio team with a focus on supporting the team in delivering on our VAWG agenda, including work on domestic abuse, stalking and online harms.
The Policy Assistant could expect to contribute to the work of the team by:
- Providing administrative and policy support to the Policy Officer and Senior Policy Manager for the Victims Portfolio, assisting in drafting briefings, event organisation, report analysis and drafting, consultation responses, etc
- Building strong stakeholder relationships with PCCs, government and sector partner to create lobbying opportunities and cross-sector engagement opportunities, organising and administering meetings, and representing the organisation
- Undertaking work on discrete areas of policy relating to VAWG, undertaking research and analysis, stakeholder engagement, briefings etc
- Supporting the APCC’s Communications and Public Affairs team as required to maximise profile and the impact of our work
- Working as part of the wider APCC team, proactively making the links with other areas of our policy and governance work, contributing to business planning and performance monitoring, and effective reporting on delivery
Closing date: 23:59, 1 August 2025