PCC Team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND MONITORING OFFICER

It is Gareth’s  responsibility to lead the Police and Crime Commissioner’s office and it’s function. He ensures that the Commissioners work is delivered as effectively and efficiently as possible, and is compliant with all the necessary laws and regulations.  His post is a statutory requirement by law.

Deputy Chief Executive

The post of Deputy Chief Executive is currently vacant.

Head of Estates

Chris joined the team in 2019, bringing with him over 25 years’ experience of working in estates and facilities management in leisure, education, retail and corporate sectors.

Chris has set up and now leads a team of over 50 professionals, who are responsible for delivering all aspects from new buildings, planning & surveying matters to reactive and routine maintenance.

Treasurer

The Treasurer is a statutory role and is the Section 151 officer for the PCC. Paul is the principal advisor to the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) on the preparation of financial strategies. Ensuring that strategies and resources and implemented in a cost effective way. As Treasurer Paul ensures that high standards of financial governance and control are maintained for all aspects of the Commissioner’s activities. Paul is also responsible for  managing and leading the finance team.

Personal Assistant to the PCC

Maria is responsible for managing the PCC’s engagements with the public and partners.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO DPCC AND APCC’S

Alison is responsible for managing the diaries of the above individuals, as well as supporting with correspondence and meetings.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE, Treasurer AND COMMISSIONING MANAGER

Rachael is responsible for managing the diaries of the above individuals, as well as supporting with correspondence and meetings.

Commissioning Manager

Claire manages the commissioning team, who are responsible for ensuring there are enough victim services for those who need support, and there are early intervention programmes in place to prevent crime from happening. They also ensure there are services that reduce offending and re-offending. The team also secures additional funding to allow the above to happen.

Commissioning Officer

Helen is responsible for areas such as child criminal and sexual exploitation, water safety and serious organised crime.

Commissioning Officer

Megan is part of the commissioning team, who are responsible for ensuring there are enough victim services for those who need support, and there are early intervention programmes in place to prevent crime from happening.

Commissioning Assistant

Deb is responsible for areas such as road safety, rural and business crime, community safety partnerships (CSPs) and acquisitive crime.

Sexual Violence Portfolio lead

Angie is the commissioning’s team lead on Sexual Violence and works closely with partners to improve services for victims. 

Senior Policy Manager

Jackie manages the policy team, who are responsible for supporting the PCC and his team with performance, scrutiny and policy advice and for the running of the Independent Custody Visitor Scheme.

Criminal Justice Policy Manager

Chris leads on policy areas relating to Criminal Justice.

ICV Coordinator

Jen’s main responsibility is to run the Commissioner’s Independent Custody Visitor’s (ICV) Scheme. Jen also provides administrative support to the Commissioner’s complaints review function.

Policy Officer

Natasha leads on policy areas including standards and ethics, serious organised crime and the workforce.

Policy Assistant

Charity leads on policy areas including road safety, performance and domestic abuse.

Policy and Commissioning Intern

Alfie is the Policy and Commissioning Intern and works with both teams to monitor performance within the force and oversee grants applications for a range of partners.

Communications and Engagement Manager

Lizi is responsible for managing and leading the Communications and Engagement team. The team ensure communities are aware of what the Commissioner is doing and what decisions are being made. The team also ensure communities have a voice and an opportunity to raise any concerns they have. This is done through engagement, social media and local media.

Communications and Engagement Officer

Sarah-Jane is responsible for communications, engagements and campaigns on subjects such as rural and business crime, cyber-crime, and water safety

Communications and Engagement Officer

James is responsible for communications, engagements and campaigns on subjects such as domestic abuse, serious and sexual violence, and stalking and harassment.

Estates Communications Officer

Caroline is responsible for communications, engagements and campaigns on subjects related to estates.

Casework Officer

Tracey is responsible for dealing with correspondence that come into the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. She triages cases and signposts to the appropriate department. She acts on behalf of the PCC to ensure appropriate exploration and responses are made accordingly.

Digital Media and Engagement Assistant

Amy is responsible for ensuring communication from the Commissioner is shared with the appropriate audiences via the appropriate platform, and feedback is gathered.

Finance Officer

The finance team manages the budget along with commissioning and organise and oversee grants for a range of partners.

Finance Officer

The finance team manages the budget along with commissioning and organise and oversee grants for a range of partners.