Commissioning Officer – Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner – 18 months Fixed Term Contract/ Secondment
Are you an organised and proactive commissioning professional looking for a role where your skills and ideas make a difference? Or perhaps an experienced provider, with first-hand knowledge of delivering commissioned services, and are ready to use that insight to help shape and improve services across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
We are looking for a Commissioning Officer to join the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and play a vital role in enabling the delivery of services that support victims and witnesses, reduce crime and improve outcomes for local communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of public service, supporting the management and monitoring of a diverse portfolio of contracts and grants that directly contribute to the Police and Crime Commissioner's priorities.
What you'll be doing?
- Coordinating and supporting contract and outcome monitoring meetings - helping to ensure services funded by the OPCC are delivering real benefits for victims, communities and local people.
- Building strong relationships with funded organisations - acting as their main point of contact and supporting them to meet monitoring requirements, demonstrate impact and access funding promptly.
- Turning data into insight - gathering and translating local performance information into national returns that showcase the difference commissioned services are making across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
- Researching emerging needs and opportunities - using evidence and intelligence to help shape future commissioning activity, develop funding opportunities for local providers and support procurement processes from start to finish.
- Working collaboratively with a wide range of partners - including policing, criminal justice agencies, local authorities, health partners and the voluntary sector to improve outcomes and maximise the impact of public investment.
- Supporting the commissioning of services that matter - helping to ensure funding is invested effectively and delivers the best possible outcomes for local communities.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to contribute to work that genuinely makes a difference. You'll be part of a supportive and professional team, working on issues that matter to local communities while developing your own expertise and career in commissioning.
This is being advertised as an 18-month Fixed Term Contract to respond to an increase in workload.
The rewards are great and include:
- A starting salary from £37,020.
- The opportunity to join the local Government pension scheme.
- Agile working arrangements – you will be able to divide your time between the office base at Cambridgeshire Constabulary Headquarters in Huntingdon and your home, saving petrol and travelling time at least three days a week.
- A chance to join the Bluelight Staff Discount Scheme – with savings across a wide range of retailers.
There will be a two-part application process which starts with an application form showing how you meet the Entry Requirements as set out in the job description.
Those who pass the shortlisting will be invited to a face-to-face interview at Cambridgeshire Constabulary Headquarters on one of two dates: Friday October 2 or Monday October 5th 2026.
Interested? You can find out more about our commissioning work on our website Commissioning and grants and if you have any questions about the role please contact Nicky Edwards, Assistant Chief Executive and Director of Commissioning by email: nicky.edwards@cambs.police.uk
The closing date for applications is 9am Monday September 21st, 2026.
Additional Advert Information
- Internal Applicants
To apply for this role, internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period.
If you qualify as an internal candidate within the advertising force, you may upload either your CV or the internal role summary form attached to this advert.
- 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).
Examples of when this may apply include:
- Transferring to another force
- Renewing vetting clearance
- Moving into a role requiring MV clearance (even if you currently hold MV clearance)
- 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.
- Redeployment and Redundancy
This vacancy is open to employees at risk of redundancy and will remain available to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed and accepted.
Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. If successful, redeployees will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
- Role Profile
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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.
