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.

Head of YJS

It is Keith’s responsibility to oversee the West Mercia Youth Justice Service.

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.

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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.

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.

Head of Communications and Engagement

Lizi is responsible for the strategic oversight of the communications and engagement, plus the secretariat 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.

Senior Communications and Engagement Officer

Sarah-Jane is responsible for the day to day running and management of the communications and engagement team. She leads on engagements and campaigns on subjects such as criminal justice, accessibility and visibility and serious violence.

Communications Officer

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

Estates Communications Officer

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

Digital Communications 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.

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.

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 CEO, TREASURER AND HEAD OF POLICY AND COMMISSIONING

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

Head of Policy and Commissioning

Claire manages the commissioning team, who are responsible for commissioning a range of services to support victims, and reduce crime. These include a range of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention services. The team also seek to enhance the PCC commissioning budget, by applying for external funding opportunities, often through Home Office and Ministry of Justice.

Senior Commissioning Officer

Senior Policy Officer

Commissioning Officer

Commissioning Assistant

Sexual Violence Portfolio lead

Policy Officer

Policy Officer

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 and Commissioning Intern