Policy Officer, Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Cambridgeshire Constabulary; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local police force in Huntingdon is seeking a Policy Officer to support the Police and Crime Commissioner. This full-time role involves working with partners to prevent crime and promote community safety. The ideal candidate will manage policy support, engage with various stakeholders, and translate legislation into practice. The position offers a salary starting at £35,526 and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Comfortable balancing competing priorities amid complex change.
• Able to translate legislation and guidance into local practice and policy positions.
• Professional interaction with a range of organisations and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work with policing and partners to improve community safety.
• Provide policy support and coordinate local crime prevention.
• Research new legislation and assess implications for the Office.

Skills

Balancing competing priorities

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Job description

Overview

Policy Officer, Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Permanent, full-time role based at Headquarters, Huntingdon with homeworking options. Salary: £35,526. 37 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Work with policing, statutory partners and the voluntary sector to prevent crime, reduce re-offending, and improve community safety locally.
• Provide policy support across the Commissioner's office, including community safety, criminal justice and independent scrutiny.
• Coordinate the Commissioner’s Countywide High Harms Board and support delivery of the Police and Crime Plan and other statutory duties (e.g., Serious Violence Duty and the national From Harm to Hope drugs strategy).
• Collaborate with colleagues across local partnerships to coordinate local crime prevention activity and share good practice nationally; research new legislation or national guidance to assess implications for the Office.

You Will Need To

• Be comfortable balancing competing priorities amid complex change.
• Translate legislation and guidance into local practice and policy positions.
• Work professionally with a range of organisations and stakeholders at all levels across the local partnership; identify opportunities for change and turn plans into action.

The Rewards Are Great And Include

• A full-time role (37 hours per week) with a starting salary from £35,526; flexible working arrangements considered.
• Flexi time from 07:30 to 18:00, Monday to Friday.
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Agile working – combine home and office work (Police Headquarters in Huntingdon) for work/life balance.
• Be part of a small, supportive team working with the Police and Crime Commissioner alongside the Constabulary.
• Peer and professional support from staff in similar roles across the county via the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners.

Key Dates

• Deadline for applications: 23:55 on Sunday 5 October 2025
• Interviews: Thursday 23 October 2025, at Police Headquarters in Huntingdon

Additional Information

All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role. Internal candidates may upload either a CV or the internal role summary form attached to the advert. Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority in the recruitment process. It is recommended to download and store a copy of the role profile, as it will no longer be available after the advert closes. Disability Confident: we provide workplace adjustments and interview opportunities under the Offer an Interview Scheme for eligible applicants who meet the minimum criteria.