The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. All appointments will be made on merit.
Business Support Apprentice
Do you have great communications’ skills, are confident and like to meet new people?
Do you want a career in business administration with a recognised qualification to back up your experience?
If so, Cleveland OPCC may have just the opportunity for you!
The OPCC is looking a business Support Apprentice to help with its community engagement programme.
The work includes talking to local residents about their crime and safety concerns, providing essential support to the OPCC and helping with administrative tasks.
It also involves organising meetings and events, handling correspondence and engaging with key stakeholders.
You will have:
- Great communication skills;
- Attention to detail;
- Organisation skills;
- Customer care skills;
- Presentation skills;
- Number skills;
- Initiative.
You will be:
- Creative;
- Outgoing and confident.
Most of your learning will be on the job but you will be working with Middlesbrough Council towards a Business Administrator Level 3 qualification.
Deadline: Friday 16 May 2025 at 11:59pm
For more information – and to apply – go to:
Business Support Apprentice for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK
Legally Qualified Persons
Police and Crime Commissioners for the North East and Yorkshire region are looking to appoint Legally Qualified Persons.
They will join the list of people able to sit on police misconduct hearing panels. Panels consider serious misconduct cases.
Qualified lawyers, who can demonstrate integrity and independence of mind, commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, analysis, sound judgement and an objective approach are invited to apply.
Applications from candidates with current or previous experience of regulatory law are actively encouraged.
Deadline for applications: 17:00 on 30 April 2025.
Interviews: Mid to late May 2025. In person or via MS Teams.
To apply, please visit LQP Recruitment North East and Yorkshire or call 0191 221 9800
Vacancies with Cleveland Police
Cleveland Police wants to deliver the best possible policing.
In order to do that, it offers a range of paid and unpaid roles. They range from the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA), for people wanting a career as a police officer, to voluntary roles in the Special Constabulary.
For more information, go to: Cleveland Police Careers
You can volunteer with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) in a number of ways. We publish volunteering opportunities on this page.
Volunteering opportunities
To find out more about our latest volunteering opportunities, please go to the table, below:
| Role title | Role profile | To apply |
| Independent Ethics Committee Members | Role Profile | Apply now |
| Cleveland Youth Advisory Group (YAG) | Role Profile | Apply now |
| Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) | Role Profile | Apply now |