Number of vacancies
1
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Location
Telford
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Grade
E
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Salary
£33,603 -£39,276
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Working pattern
Weekdays
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Part/Full Time
Full Time
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Hours per Week
37
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Type of Contract
Permanent
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Job Advert
You don’t need a badge to make a difference. As part of our police staff team, your skills and perspective help us cut crime, build safer communities and support victims.
The main purpose of the role is
To raise confidence within rural and business communities by being visible and using effective communication to achieve positive outcomes.
Proactive in engagement with Rural and Business communities, utilising Prevention and Problem solving to tackle ASB and Crime.
To deliver and enhance the ‘Prevention Strategy’ to achieve outcomes for those communities in line with our Vision and Values and the Safer West Mercia Plan.
Rural and Business Officer role is a office based role
The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Thursday 17th September 2026
Why work for us?
26 days Annual leave (increasing to 31 after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays
Generous pension scheme
Health and well being support through an Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health services and Staff Networks. .
Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare and other savings.
Gym membership discounts.
Discounts on Electric Vehicles and Cycle to work scheme.
Register for a Blue light card – over 15,000 discounts from large national retailers.
To read more about the added benefits and rewards of working for West Mercia Police, please go to our website.
We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
We are also happy to talk flexible working where it is suitable for the role.
If you require any support to complete your application or you have any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01905 718444 (press option 1 then 5) or email
[email protected] (internally please use myBop)
Internal applicants who need redeployment will be offered positions ahead of other candidates, subject to them passing a selection process
We know that people from underrepresented backgrounds may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. We don’t want that to be a barrier for suitable candidates. If you meet the majority of the criteria and are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Photo ID will be required at interview so please follow this link if you do not have a photo driving licence or passport (can be expired)
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