Force Elected Official Advisor

Ref: 24/109
Location: Nettleham HQ
Grade/salary: Grade G (£27,789 to £30,783)
Contract: Fixed Term until 31 March 2026
Full time: 37 hours
Closing date: 15 September 2024
Interview date: TBC

The Force Elected-Official Advisor will support the Force Operation Bridger Co-ordinator Superintendent in their work with Force resources and other stakeholders involved in MPs and locally elected representatives’ security, including candidates during any election. The successful candidate will help drive consistency in the implementation of the Operation Bridger National Guidance and Minimum Standards 2023, to improve MPs’ safety and security, when MPs are away from the Parliamentary Estate.

The Force Elected-Official Advisor will act as a dedicated named police contact for raising concerns and liaising on security, regarding issues involving Police and Crime Commissioners, Mayors, local councillors, and for all candidates during any elections.

The postholder will be trained and accredited as a Crime Reduction Tactical Advisor which will support their role as the advisor. They will also when necessary, provide crime reduction advice to victims when demand allows tasked by their manager. This will provide advice and guidance on structured problem solving and the delivery of effective crime prevention initiatives; to support the achievement of force objectives to minimise crime, disorder and antisocial behaviour within Lincolnshire.

Shift pattern

The standard shift pattern for the role is shown, however flexible working patterns will be considered on a full and part-time basis. Applications will be considered on an individual basis and all requests must meet the organisational need as well as individual need, which can be determined with the successful applicant.

What Lincolnshire Police can offer you:

The health, happiness and wellbeing of our colleagues is vitally important at Lincolnshire Police, and we offer the following benefits:

• Competitive salaries
• Generous annual leave entitlements
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working schemes
• A dedicated Health and Care Team with an in-house Occupational Health Service
• Mental Health Support with free Counselling Services and Chaplaincy Support
• Family Support and Menopause Support Networks
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Eligibility to join the Blue Light Scheme and obtain a range of online and High Street Discounts
• Free Eye Tests with Spec Savers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free gym access at a number of Lincolnshire Policing Sites
• Staff Recognition including Making a Difference Awards, Long Service Awards, and commendations

How to apply

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Important information

• Incomplete or late application packs will not be considered.
• Please provide a valid and current email address as correspondence relating to your application will be sent by email.
• CVs will not be considered.  You may supply additional sheets of information but only information relevant to the questions will be considered.
• As an applicant your conduct towards our employees is assessed at all times.  We expect you to show courtesy and respect towards members of staff during the recruitment process.  A record will be made of any inappropriate behaviour and this could result in your application being rejected.