Policy Officer, Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
If you are interested in working alongside policing, statutory partners and the voluntary sector to help prevent crime, reduce re-offending, and improve community safety locally, then we have just the role for you.
A vacancy for the role of Policy Officer has arisen within the Strategic Partnerships Team in the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
While this role primarily focuses on issues relating to crime prevention (such as preventing business and retail crime, serious and organised crime, and fraud and cybercrime), you will provide wider policy support across the broad ranging work of the Commissioner’s office, including community safety, criminal justice and independent scrutiny. You will also be responsible for co-ordinating the Commissioner’s Countywide High Harms Board and supporting the delivery of his Police and Crime Plan and other statutory requirements, such as the Serious Violence Duty and the national ‘From Harm to Hope’ drugs strategy.
The role will be fast-paced, dynamic and varied. One day you will be working with colleagues from across the local partnership to co-ordinate local crime prevention activity and ensure good practice is shared nationally; and the next you could be researching a new piece of legislation or national guidance to understand what the implications are for the Commissioner and his office.
You will need to:
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Be comfortable balancing competing priorities against a backdrop of complex change.
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Be able to translate legislation and guidance into local practice and procedures, and big picture context into local policy positions.
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Work professionally and effectively with a range of organisations and stakeholders at all levels from across the local partnership. In bringing partners together, you will be able to identify opportunities for change and turn plans into action.
If you want to find out more about the role, please send an email to Ella Hayward, Senior Partnership Policy Officer ([email protected]) to arrange a call.
The rewards are great and include:
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A full-time role (37 hours per week) with a starting salary from £37,020 - flexible working arrangements will be considered.
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The opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
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Agile working arrangements – you will be able to divide your time between working from home and the office, currently based at Police Headquarters in Huntingdon, for a better work/life balance.
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Being 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.
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Peer and professional support from staff performing similar roles across the county through the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners.
Key Dates:
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Deadline for applications: 23:55 on Sunday 28th June 2026
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Interviews: Wednesday 15th July 2026, at Police Headquarters in Huntingdon.
Additional Advert Information
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Internal Applicants
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Vetting Process
Please note that, as part of the vetting process, the BCH Vetting Unit may need to contact your current line manager for a Supervisor Appraisal. This requirement aligns with the 2025 National Guidelines for Vetting (APP 6.5.18).
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Transferring to another force
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Renewing vetting clearance
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Moving into a role requiring MV clearance (even if you currently hold MV clearance)
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Moving into or working in a role involving close contact with vulnerable individuals
If any of the above apply to you, please expect your line manager to be contacted when you submit your vetting application.
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Commitment to Inclusion
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to be themselves. We provide workplace adjustments wherever needed so that all colleagues can thrive.
If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under the Offer an Interview Scheme.
