Guidance notes

Applicants are strongly advised to read the job description and personal qualities for the Director of Operations position and to submit a CV and supporting statement that reflects suitability against the requirements therein.

Evidence needs to be specific and focussed on your personal involvement / experience and actions. The evidence that you present should ideally be from within the last 2 years. You are required to provide references that cover a period of 5 years, and includes your present employer, these references will be sought prior to attendance at final interview. Due to the nature of this role, it will be a condition of any appointment that the preferred candidate will be vetted to MV level. If you do not clear vetting, your application will not be progressed further. In applying, you are consenting for the OPCC to conduct such a check during the selection process. The necessary forms for completion will be provided at the appropriate stage of the process.

Equality commitment - The PCC is committed to equality and welcomes applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community. The PCC is keen to ensure that her office reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, but she also wishes to promote an office culture that actively values difference and recognises that people from different backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights to the office and enhance the way we work.

Reasonable adjustments and accommodations - It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the recruitment process. Any request for reasonable adjustments will be considered and arranged where possible. Requests will be treated with the utmost confidence. If you require any support or further information please email at the earliest opportunity mark.bearn@hays.com

Political Restrictions - The Director of Operations is a politically restricted post. The Local Government and Housing Act 1989 places an obligation on staff of the PCC to prepare a list of all posts which are regarded as politically restricted. The Act imposes restrictions on public political activity by the holders of such posts. All staff of the PCC, except for the Commissioner and the Deputy PCC are politically restricted. In summary, the restrictions imposed on post holders include:

Becoming (whether by election or otherwise) or remaining a member of a Local Authority, of the National Assembly for Wales, of the European Parliament, or of the House of Commons, or a PCC.

Announcing, or allowing others to announce, ones candidature for one of the aforementioned offices. Holding office in a political party, canvassing at elections and speaking or writing publically on matters of party political controversy.

A relocation package may be available. Details can be found here