Head of Victim and Witness Hub
The Constabulary employs over 1400 officers, over 400 staff members and 200 PCSO's to cover a resident population of over 700,000. Our vision is to ‘Create a Safer Cambridgeshire’. We pride ourselves in delivering a service with integrity, sensitivity and respect.
We are now hiring for a Head of Victim and Witness Hub that supports victims of crime and witnesses through the criminal justice system.
It is important to us that we represent our local communities within Cambridgeshire.
Everyone at Cambridgeshire Constabulary takes personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish.
Why join Cambridgeshire Constabulary?
By joining us as Head of Victim and Witness Hub you will receive a vast range of opportunities and benefits. Some of these include:
- Starting pay of £ 44,256 rising with service up to £49,989
- 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9-5. Flexible working requests can be made.
- Annual leave allowance of 28 increasing to 30 days depending on length of service
- Local government pension scheme
- Opportunities for development and further study
- A great Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Long Service Awards
- Blue Light Card
- Force Lottery – purchase shares and win prizes
- Cycle 2 Work scheme
- Employee Welfare Fund
- Access to Unison
- And more!
What does the Head of Victim and Witness Hub role involve?
You will be responsible for a team of 30 plus people. The team provides support to victims and witnesses of crime from the initial stages of investigation through to any court case and beyond, ensuring a bespoke service is provided for their needs. The department is important because it ensures the rights of victims and witnesses are complied with in line with the Victims Code of Practice, EU Directive 29 of 2012 and the Witness Charter. Every day is different whatever your role in policing, so here’s an overview of your day-to-day responsibilities:
You will have overall responsibility for leading a team of police staff and volunteers in the identification of victim and witness needs and ensuring provision of effective support is provided to meet their individual needs. Ensuring regular engagement with CPS and the Courts so witnesses are updated and are supported to provide evidence throughout the criminal justice process.
Ensuring the Victim and Witness Hub complies with the Victims Code of Practice, EU Directive 29 of 2012 and the Witness Charter. Identifying opportunities to improve the service provided and maintaining high standards of compliance.
Enhance the use of the Restorative Justice Program through partnership development and use of volunteers.
Management of internal and external stakeholder relationships at a local and national level. To secure the support needed to ensure victim and witness needs are properly met and facilitate attendance of victims and witnesses at court.
Producing and delivering status reports on service delivery, budgets and risks within the department attending meetings with Senior Management Team and partner agencies.
Are you the right person for the Head of Victim and Witness Hub position?
It is important to us that we hire someone with the right values and attitude that align with ours. Whether officer or staff, we are serving the public, and the policing Competency and Values Framework underpins everything we do. We are also looking for you to:
- Have great attention to detail
- Be proactive and use your initiative
- Take a solution-focused approach to any query or task
- Be a team player
If you think this could be the role for you, we encourage you to apply today. If you have any queries, you can contact the recruitment team via recruitment@bch.police.uk
To reach the hiring manager contact Superintendent Tim Nasta via tim.nasta@cambs.police.uk
Cambridgeshire Constabulary celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented or minority groups.
Cambridgeshire Constabulary is a Disability Confident Employer. Should you require any reasonable adjustments for your application process, please contact the HR on 01438 757777. We also recognise the ‘offer an interview’ scheme; to candidates who meet the minimum requirement, regardless of any points system or portfolio gathering; and this is throughout promotion boards and the interview process. Where possible, we will also consider flexible working requests.
Additional Information
All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.
Internal applicants within Cambridgeshire Constabulary should upload either a CV or provide relevant skills, experiences and qualifications on Word/PDF document.
This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until a conditional offer has been agreed with a successful candidate. Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until an appointment is offered. If a redeployee does apply and is successful, they will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. 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’.
It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.