Who We Are
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner
In order for Mark to successfully carry out his duties he is supported by an Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC).
Mark's office is led by the Interim Chief Executive, Jayne Sykes, who is responsible for employing and managing the staff team as well as providing a monitoring role with regard to standards.
Katherine Johnson, the Treasurer, advises Mark on financial matters and the impact of any budget, spending and commissioning decisions, helping Mark to get best value for our communities in these tough times.
Isabel Owen, Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, provides support and advice to Mark and leads on the external affairs of the office. Please click here to find out more information about senior staff.
Below are the job titles of the staff who work for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Staff employed solely to support the Police and Crime Commissioner: |
| Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner |
| Interim Chief Executive |
| Treasurer |
| Head of Policy and Delivery |
| Head of Commissioning |
| Head of Communications (Job Share) |
| Safeguarding Adviser * |
| Victim and Witness Service Adviser * |
| Criminal Justice Adviser * |
| Casework Manager |
| Casework and Information Officer (Part Time) |
| Governance Manager |
| Information Governance Officer |
| Business Support Lead (Job Share) |
| Delivery Manager |
| Partnership Co-ordinator (Part Time) |
| Research Manager |
| Research Officer |
| National Anti-Trafficking and Modern Slavery Network Co-ordinator * |
| Engagement Manager |
| Engagement Officer |
| Engagement Officer (Temporary) |
| Senior Contracts Officer |
| Digital Communications Officer |
| Executive Support Officer (Part Time) |
| Executive Support Officer (Part Time) |
| Business Support Officer |
| Business Support Officer (Temporary) |
| Business Support Assistant |
| * Externally funded |
Staffing Structure
Code of Conduct for Employees
The Police and Crime Commissioner will publish a statement of policy in relation to the handling of qualifying disclosures (Whistleblowing).
Register of Gifts and Hospitality
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The Trade Union (Facility Time Publication Requirements) Regulations 2017
This information is in respect of West Yorkshire Police and for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Yorkshire