This in from the office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Hayes. Ed
The appointment of two additional Assistant Commissioners and three department heads will see a new two-tiered structure that will drive the delivery of the priorities set within the Commissioner’s Police and Crime Plan.
Mr Hayes confirmed his staffing plans when he addressed the Police and Crime Panel at their quarterly meeting in Southampton on July 5.
Mr Hayes is now seven months into his three-and-a-half year tenure which has seen him working tirelessly travelling the length and breadth of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, engaging with stakeholders and members of the public. For him to continue this vital work and to maintain and build upon the strong relationships and partnerships that he has developed, the Commissioner recognises this work can not be achieved by him alone.
Specific responsibilities
Each of the new roles will carry specific responsibilities linked to the delivery of the Police and Crime Plan. One of the Assistants will focus on the Criminal Justice system placing victims and witnesses at the heart of the wider criminal justice system and delivering ‘social change’. The other Assistant will be responsible for building Safer Communities by reducing anti-social behaviour and re-offending to keep communities safe.
These post-holders will work closely with three department heads whose focus will be on Commissioning, Communications and Engagement, plus another focussing on and Performance and Delivery.
Simon Hayes said:
“Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are huge areas geographically with a population of almost 2 million. For me to provide the best possible service to the public I represent and to honour my election pledge, it is essential that I have a strong support team and a staffing structure in place that supports the delivery of my plan through full and pro-active engagement with the public, partners and stakeholders. These high profile appointments will assist me in achieving this objective.
“The salaries I am paying are within the same overall budget as the previous Hampshire Police Authority (HPA), although a nominal sum of two percent has been incorporated within my office budget to cover inflation.
“In creating these posts I have been mindful to ensure that they will assist me in meeting my election promise to continue cutting crime and protecting the public. The post-holders will work closely alongside me, working with partners and stakeholders, to ensure the safety of the community and an effective criminal justice system is delivered, while providing the best value for money to the taxpayer and the public purse.”
All posts are being advertised with further details available from the Commissioner’s website: www.hampshire-pcc.gov.uk. Deadline for applications to be received for the Assistant Commissioner posts is July 12 and July 19 for the Department Heads.
