Head of Violence Reduction and Prevention at The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for DorsetBookmark this job

Head of Violence Reduction and Prevention

Are you looking for a rewarding role in which you can make a difference to safety in Dorset? Do you have experience developing prevention and violence reduction strategies within public authorities? Can you analyse and interpret data to inform strategic policy?

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset is searching for a Head of Violence Reduction and Prevention to lead the office’s violence reduction function and play a key role in influencing the development and delivery of a Violence Reduction Unit. Such work is crucial in delivering on the Commissioner's priority to fight violent crime and high harm. The role will also be responsible for bringing together partners and stakeholders to ensure a collaborative and sustainable approach to prevention and violence reduction across Dorset.

This role is based at Police Headquarters, Winfrith, Dorset with the option of Hybrid Working role which means this can be performed remotely from a variety of alternative locations including force premises, partner organisation premises or a member of staff's home. 

Benefits include:

A competitive salary with yearly increments.

Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.

25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays.

Access to heavily subsidised gym membership at all Police sites throughout the county.

Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services.

Company sick pay.

Competitive local government pension scheme.

Job related equipment supplied.

Free onsite parking in most locations.

Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).

Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.