Job Description

Senior Policy Officer - OPCC Cambridgeshire

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HIDDEN - Role Type
OPCC
Contract Duration
Permanent
Contract Type
Full Time
Department
Office of the PCC
Location
Headquarters, Huntingdon, Cambs
Grade
MB1
Salary
46,359

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.


Hours / Week
37
Competency and Value Framework (CVF) Level
1
Closing Date
04/06/2025, 23:55



IF YOU are interested in policing and supporting Cambridgeshire Constabulary to be the best it can be, then we have a job which could be perfect for you.


A vacancy has arisen within the 'governance team' in the

Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

The role will be varied with a focus on using police performance reporting to support the Police and Crime Commissioner in holding the Constabulary to account. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders, partners and stakeholders to support transparent decision making, compliance with statutory requirements as well as providing strategic and practical advice on governance, risk management and assurance matters.


You will need to be comfortable interpreting information and translating it into reports and briefings and liaising with senior police colleagues; so excellent communication skills are a must.


An existing knowledge of policing and/or criminal justice system would enable you to hit the ground running.


There are many reasons why you should apply - below are just a few:

You will be part of a small and friendly team that works hard to support the Police and Crime Commissioner to carry out their statutory duties working alongside but separate to the Constabulary. You can split your week between home and the office, currently at Police Headquarters in Huntingdon, for a better work/life balance. Although may need to travel around the county and elsewhere for meetings as required. You will have a chance to support policing in the background contributing to cutting crime and keeping people safe. You can join Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and save for your future.

The role is full time (37 hours) with a starting salary of 46,359.


If you want a chat about the role please send an email to Heather Sheldon, Head of Governance and Compliance heather.sheldon@cambs.police.uk before May 20. After that date please reach out to Nicky Edwards, Assistant Chief Executive, nicky.edwards@cambs.police.uk and we can arrange a call.

Key dates:

Deadline for applications

- Wednesday June 4th, 2025.

Interviews

- Wednesday June 18th, 2025 - at Police Headquarters in Huntingdon.


For the purposes of the application, you will be expected to provide your CV as well as a statement of evidence against the minimum entry requirements stipulated in the role profile. There is a word count limit of 500 words for the statement against the entry requirements (one statement to cover all entry requirements).


All internal applicants

must

have successfully completed their probationary period in order to apply for this role.


Internal applicants within Cambridgeshire Constabulary, should upload either a CV or a completed 'Staff internal role summary' form, which can be found in the vacancy documents below. Please note you will be required to provide a statement no more than 500 words against the entry requirements as stipulated in the role profile.


External applicants should ensure that your current CV is uploaded and provide a statement no more than 500 words against the entry requirements as stipulated in the role profile. To ensure the recruitment process is fair and equal, please do not include personal details on your CV other than your name.


This force is a Disability Confident Leader. Should you require any workplace adjustments for your recruitment journey with us which you have not informed us of, please contact us on 01438 757777 or email us on careers@bch.police.uk and we will be happy to support you. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the 'Offer an Interview Scheme'.