Senior Police Prosecutor

Norfolk Constabulary; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Police Prosecutor to lead its Joint Police Prosecution Team. This role involves preparing prosecution cases, managing team performance, and collaborating with legal advisors and external agencies to ensure effective justice delivery. The ideal candidate should have proven legal experience, strong leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in prosecution or legal casework within a policing or criminal justice environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and partnership working abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Police Prosecution team across Norfolk and Suffolk.
• Prepare and present prosecution cases in Magistrates’ Courts.
• Plan and coordinate resource deployment for court slot usage.

Skills

Prosecution experience

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Are you ready to lead a high-performing team making a real impact on road safety and justice delivery?

We are looking for a Senior Police Prosecutor to head up our Joint Police Prosecution Team, delivering a critical service within the Criminal Justice Services department. This is a unique opportunity to shape prosecution strategy, drive performance, and work collaboratively across agencies to ensure justice is served efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Police Prosecution team across Norfolk and Suffolk.
• Prepare and present prosecution cases in Magistrates’ Courts, including handling legal arguments and defence applications.
• Plan and coordinate resource deployment to maximise court slot usage.
• Liaise with Legal Advisors, Court Responders, and external agencies including the Motor Insurance Bureau.
• Ensure case quality, identify deficiencies, and guide further evidence gathering.
• Provide feedback to officers and CJS teams to improve case building.
• Uphold data protection standards and maintain professional communication with all stakeholders.
• Set clear expectations and support staff development aligned with departmental goals.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in prosecution or legal casework, ideally within a policing or criminal justice environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and partnership working abilities.
• Confidence in court presentation and legal argumentation.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Don’t tick every box but believe you’re the right fit?
We’re looking for the right person, not just a checklist. If you’re passionate, capable, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.