Senior Policy Officer

Description:

The role is within the governance team of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. It focuses on supporting the Police and Crime Commissioner by using police performance reporting to hold the Constabulary accountable.

The Senior Policy Officer will collaborate with senior leaders, partners, and stakeholders to facilitate transparent decision-making, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and provide strategic and practical advice on governance, risk management, and assurance matters.

The candidate must be comfortable interpreting complex information, preparing reports and briefings, and liaising with senior police colleagues. A background or understanding of policing or the criminal justice system will help the candidate integrate quickly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Police and Crime Commissioner through police performance reporting

• Assist with governance, risk management, and assurance in the OPCC

• Facilitate transparent decision-making and compliance with statutory requirements

• Liaise with senior police leaders and external partners

• Prepare reports and briefings from complex data

• Contribute to cutting crime and community safety initiatives

• Participate in statutory duties of the Police and Crime Commissioner

Benefits and Working Conditions:

• Hybrid working arrangement (home and office) with office based at Police Headquarters, Huntingdon

• Opportunity for better work/life balance

• Possible travel around the county and other locations for meetings

• Enrollment in Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

• Supportive, small and friendly team environment

• Disability Confident Leader status, with workplace adjustments available

• Interview guaranteed under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’ if disability criteria are met

Application Process:

• Deadline: Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

• Interviews: Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 at Police Headquarters, Huntingdon

• Application requires CV and a statement (max 500 words) addressing minimum role requirements

• Internal applicants must have completed probation and provide either CV or internal role summary form

• External applicants must avoid including personal details other than name on CV