Deputy PCC
Deputy PCC
My name is Jerry Herbert and I started as Deputy PCC in August 2018. My role is to support and share the responsibilities and vision of the Police and Crime Commissioner and to help him implement and deliver his Police and Crime Plan. During my time as Deputy PCC I will be seeking and representing the views and concerns of the public of Wiltshire and Swindon and reporting back to you on behalf of the Commissioner.
Biography
Jerry Herbert grew up in South London and gained MAs in philosophy, politics and economics at Oxford, military studies at Cranfield University and business administration at the University of Strathclyde.
During his career in the Army he achieved the rank of Colonel and was deployed extensively worldwide on operations and exercises with the Royal Artillery, with command of up to 600 soldiers.
He was awarded the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service for his contribution to operations in the Balkans. He went on to hold a number of senior management roles within the Ministry of Defence.
After leaving the Army in 2011 he joined a major UK engineering company, Babcock International Group, as an executive director.
Last year he established a company to provide consulting support to the defence and security industry.
His leisure interests include refereeing rugby union matches, football (he supports Crystal Palace), hillwalking (including support for the Duke of Edinburgh's awards scheme), history and current affairs.
Salary
The pro-rata salary of the Deputy PCC is £18,000 per annum. The Deputy PCC is contracted to work 14 hours per week.
Expenses
The purpose of authorised allowances is to reimburse expenses incurred by the Deputy PCC in carrying out his duties. Where relevant, all home to work mileage has been deducted before the claim has been entered.
Only standard class travel is used unless otherwise stated.
The Chief Executive subjects all of the Deputy PCC's claims for expenses to verification.
Gifts and Hospitality
The Deputy PCC has yet to receive any gifts and hospitality.