Senior Policy Officer - OPCC Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire Constabulary; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in policing is seeking a Senior Policy Officer for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner in Huntingdon. The ideal candidate will engage with police performance reporting, advise on governance, and support senior decision-making. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £46,359, with options for flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Knowledge of policing and/or criminal justice system preferred.
• Experience in governance, risk management, or compliance areas is valuable.
• Ability to liaise with senior police colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support transparent decision-making and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Provide strategic and practical advice on governance and risk management.
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpreting information

Translating reports

Job description

Senior Policy Officer - OPCC Cambridgeshire

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OPCC

Permanent

Full Time

Office of the PCC

Headquarters, Huntingdon, Cambs

MB1

46,359

37

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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 [e-mail] before May 20. After that date please reach out to Nicky Edwards, Assistant Chief Executive, [e-mail] 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 [e-mail] 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’.

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