SY-Research & Policy Officer

Role: Research & Policy Officer Department: Performance & Governance Location: Carbrook, Sheffield Salary: £31,296 - £35,526 Hours: 37 Contract Type: Temporary for 12 months We have an exciting opportunity for a Research & Policy Officer to join the Performance & Governance Team on a temporary basis for 12 months. In this role you will manage the administration and review of force policies and procedural instructions and provide support and guidance in relation to HMICFRS inspection activity. Key Responsibilities: Manage the policy and procedural instruction administration, including liaison with subject matter experts, advising on content and format Conduct ad hoc audits of policies and procedures to help ensure they are up to date Support the external inspection (HMICFRS) process by providing administrative and planning support Assist in the management, coordination, and delivery of actions and recommendations from the inspection process Conduct ad hoc research, horizon scanning, and benchmarking requests to support performance improvement across the force Assist in the production and presentation of reports Skills and Experience: Strong planning and organizing skills with the ability to manage and prioritize a varied workload Experience of undertaking research and/or auditing activities on specific issues to identify areas for focus, write reports and make recommendations Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills with a collaborative mindset Ability to work effectively with a range of software including Microsoft Office and MS365 products What We Offer: A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme Generous annual leave allowance A wide range of family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police Employee Assistance Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025 Membership to the Sports and Social Club Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks Eligibility: Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police. Contact Details: For further information about the role, please contact: Lucy Myers on lucy.myers@southyorkshire.police.uk Closing Date: 10th February 2025 How to Apply: Please click ‘Apply’ Candidate Information: Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance, and sickness absence criteria check. Diversity & Inclusion: Applications are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates. It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilizing a range of backgrounds, experience, and skills. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable underrepresented groups.

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