Jonathan Back Email & Phone Number

Now working for the Devon & Cornwall Police & Crime Commissioner as Head of Accountability & Standards, Jon is highly regarded across both the public & private sectors, having worked at the highest level of the policing sectorJon has impressive leadership credentials & has extensive HR, Organisational Development & Governance experience. He is a renowned strategic HR, training and L&D specialist with a national profile, having worked for governmental bodies overseeing the Police Service on a number of occasionsHe retired as a senior police officer in 2015 before taking up an executive role within professional football. He has also worked as Head of Personnel for the Delforge Group & runs his own consultancyJon’s police career saw him join the service in 1988, following in the footsteps of his late father Vic, when as his father before him he achieved Best Student, coming first in every exam before going on to serve in a diverse range of operational & strategic roles over the following 30yearsJon has extensive HR experience in misconduct & performance management, assessment, appraisals, standards & values, & Executive selection In the 2000s for the 2nd time in his career, Jon’s work received national acclaim for his development of the initial training of Police Officers; cited as 'service leading; the best in the country', reinforcing his reputation as a hIghly successful, charismatic leaderIn 2012, Jon was appointed to a prestigious, national role in Policing, working within the Home Office to help close the NPIA, & found the Police Service’s inaugural Professional Body; the College of PolicingAs part of this, Jon managed the College's Board of Directors, working closely with the Home Secretary to develop working practices & governance to widespread praiseHis later work for the police inspectorate saw Jon develop & implement HMIC’s first workforce accreditation processWithin professional football, Jon operated as Club Secretary, Head of Operations, & Head of Stadium Redevelopment. He was instrumental in changing the culture & physical infrastructure of Plymouth Argyle FC. Under Jon’s management the club were cited as being ‘a national exemplar for continuing development’ by the UK governing body for safety in sportsThroughout 2018 & 2019, Jon led the highly challenging & complex £10m redevelopment of Home Park Stadium; a landmark project which opened on time in December 2019Jon was awarded the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal in 2002, the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012 & in 2011, the Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal.

Listed skills include Police, Training, Training Delivery, Policy, and 11 others.

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  Widey Technical School, Plymouth