Renumeration: Day rate + expenses
Engagement: Ad hoc basis, according to business need
Requirement: Successful completion of police vetting
The Police and Crime Commissioner maintains a register of independent advisors with executive-level leadership experience including strategic planning, business improvement and the delivery of complex programmes to support her in fulfilling her statutory responsibilities and delivering her Police and Crime Plan priorities.
We are seeking professionals who can provide independent insight, constructive challenge and specialist scrutiny advice to the Commissioner and her Executive team. The role is comparable in principle to that of a non-executive director, bringing an external perspective, professional expertise and objective scrutiny to complex issues and decisions.
Advisors will be engaged on an ad hoc basis, according to their area of expertise and the requirements of the specific projects, reviews or strategic priorities. Depending on the assignment, this may involve attending meetings, reviewing proposals, analysing information, preparing reports or providing advice individually or as part of a wider advisory group.
The primary purpose is to strengthen scrutiny by providing informed, impartial advice, identifying risks and opportunities, and promoting good governance, accountability and best practice.
Areas of expertise
We welcome expressions of interest from individuals with substantial professional experience and demonstrable expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Policing and strategic priorities: Police governance, police strategy, operational policing and performance
- Public-sector governance and accountability: Corporate governance, ethics, transparency, scrutiny and assurance
- Finance and commercial management: Public-sector finance, financial planning, budgetary control, value for money, procurement and contract management
- Estates and infrastructure: Strategic estates management, property portfolios, capital programmes, facilities management and infrastructure planning
- Legal and statutory responsibilities: relevant legislation, statutory duties, regulatory compliance, employment law and public-sector decision making
- Organisational change and transformation: strategic workforce planning, organisational development, restructuring, service transformation and change management
- Data, insight and innovation: Performance analysis, interpreting complex data, identifying trends, evaluating outcomes and using evidence to inform decision
- Leadership and organisational strategy:
We are especially interested in individuals who can bring fresh perspectives, challenge established thinking constructively and apply their expertise in a complex public-sector environment.
About you
You will be an experienced professional with a strong track record in your specialist field and the confidence and judgement to advise at senior leadership level.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Credibility and substantial expertise in one or more relevant disciplines
- The ability to provide independent, objective advice and challenge constructively
- Strong analytical skills, the ability to assess complex information and identify key issues and develop practical recommendations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present balanced, evidence-based advice
- An understanding of public sector accountability, ethical standards and the importance of acting in the public interest
- Sound professional judgement, discretion and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- The ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders while maintaining professional independence
- A commitment to integrity, impartiality and the highest standards of conduct
Advisors will be expected to declare any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest and to maintain appropriate confidentially at all times.
Engagement and appointment
This is an ad hoc advisory opportunity, not a permanent or salaried position. Assignments will be offered according to the Commissioner’s requirements, the nature of work and the expertise available on the register. A place on the register does not guarantee an assignment.
Remuneration will be agreed on a day-rate basis, with reasonable expenses paid in accordance with the expenses policy.
All prospective advisers will be required to successfully complete the relevant police vetting process before they are considered suitable to be included on our register Subject to vetting, applicants whose expertise meets the Commissioner’s requirements may be invited for further consideration by the Police and Crime Commissioner and the Chief Executive.
How to express your interest
If you have the expertise and experience to provide the independent advice and challenge to the Commissioner, we would welcome an expression of interest.
Please email your CV and covering letter outlining:
- Your specific area or areas of expertise
- The relevant experience, qualifications and achievements you bring
- Examples of how you have provided strategic advice, independent scrutiny or specialist insight to senior leaders or organisations
- The contribution you believe you could make to the Commissioner and the wider organisation
Expressions of interest will be retained on a register according to our Data Protection Policy, for the remainer of the Commissioner’s current term of office, unless you contact us to opt out. For consideration of relevant opportunities, submit your expression of interest to: caroline.coles@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk.