Head of Legal
3 weeks ago
An opportunity has arisen to lead the small legal team within Cambridgeshire Constabulary and to be part of the force's senior management team.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the provision of legal advice and representation to police officers and staff on a wide range of matters. The team deal with claims for wrongful arrest, damage to property etc. Lawyers obtain civil orders on matters such as the prevention of stalking, sexual offences and modern slavery and closure orders on premises associated with crime or serious nuisance.
They also deal with employment advice and tribunals and police disciplinary matters. Public law elements include inquests, firearms licensing appeals, information law and judicial reviews. The team also tries to keep officers and staff informed of new legislation and case law and to learn lessons from cases and claims.
The successful candidate will be a qualified lawyer with some contentious experience who is willing and able to undertake advocacy. The role is based at Police H.Q. in Huntingdon, but allows for some remote working. There is a requirement to travel to courts in Cambridge, Huntingdon and Peterborough and to attend police or other premises for certain meetings, although many are virtual.
Additional Information
All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.
Internal applicants within Cambridgeshire Constabulary, Hertfordshire Constabulary and Bedfordshire Police 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 the conditional offer stage throughout the recruitment process. Redeployees will take priority over other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until conditional offer. If a redeployee is successful and accepts an offer, 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.
To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds with a range of professional and life experiences so that we are truly representative of our communities.
Why work for Cambridgeshire Constabulary?
We have gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.
If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then we are the force for you.
Benefits include:
• Access to the local government pension scheme (police staff) or Police pension scheme (Police officers) including career average, employer contributions and death in service.
• Paid leave days depending on force and length of service (police staff - 24 to 33 days, police officers 22 to 30 days).
• Paid sick leave of six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).
• Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (dependent on service).
• Carers and discretionary leave.
• Flexible working arrangements including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job share, annualised hours and agile working (depending on role requirements).
• Gym facilities, weekly yoga classes, exercise classes, squash facilities, exercise space etc. are available (depending on location).
• Each force has its own sports or sports and social club, offering discounts, trips, and events.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to Blue Light Card providing discounts to Emergency Services on the high street and online.
• Access to Police Mutual providing financial support including savings plans, insurance, breakdown cover, loans and independent financial advice.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Various support groups including Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Support Group, Christian Police Association (CPA), Disability Awareness Network (DAWN), Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual & transgender (LGBT), Menopause Action Group, Police Chaplains.
• Access to a Trade Union (UNISON)/Staff Association (Federation).
• The Backup Buddy Police Support app is designed to help with mental health issues and gives practical advice and support as well as a range of podcasts.
• Opportunities for development and further study including Further You Talent Management, Be You BCH Senior Leadership Programme, and supervisory leadership workshops.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the Constabulary, where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBT communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.
All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.
Flexible Working
All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.
Recruitment and Selection Policy
Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.
Police Barred and Advisory Lists
Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.
Vetting and Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.
-
Deputy Senior Tutor Teaching
1 month ago
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeLocation: Hughes Hall, Cambridge CB1 2EWProbation Period: 12 monthsThe post is Full Time.Hours of Work 37.5 worked Monday to Friday.Starting Salary £45,585 to £56,021 (spine points depending on experience The Deputy Senior Tutor (Teaching & Outreach) will lead on key projects relating to operationalising the College's 2030 vision, reporting directly to the...
-
Head of School IT and Digital Transformation
3 weeks ago
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeThe School of Technology is seeking a Director of IT and Digital Transformation to drive essential cultural change within the School's IT community and provide strategic leadership. This pivotal role requires a person who can cultivate and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders within the School, University Information Services...
-
Professorship of Paediatrics
2 weeks ago
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeThe University of Cambridge and Department of Paediatrics invites applications for the position of Professor of Paediatrics (Honorary Consultant) and Head of Department of Paediatrics.The Department of Paediatrics is part of the School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge and is embedded within the Addenbrooke's Hospital on the Cambridge Biomedical...
-
Bedmaker/Cleaner
1 week ago
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeCorpus Christi College has a vacancy for 1 full time Bedmaker. Main duties involve daily cleaning of rooms, offices, toilets, and staircases. Applicants must have experience in a hotel, college or similar environment and will be able to demonstrate excellent cleaning skills including knowledge of chemical handling. A vocational qualification is also...
-
Deputy Senior Tutor Admissions
1 month ago
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeLocation: Hughes Hall, Cambridge CB1 2EWProbation Period: 12 monthsThe post is available on a 0.70 FTE.Hours of Work 26 worked Monday to Friday.Starting Salary £45,585 to £56,021 (spine points depending on experienceThe Deputy Senior Tutor (Admissions) is responsible for Hughes Hall's admissions procedures and recruitment, and, in close collaboration with...
-
Pavilion Administrator
2 days ago
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeThe Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) is a large department with around 50 academic staff, 100 contract research staff and a team of 25 Professional Services staff. DAMTP sits in the Maths Faculty with the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DPMMS) and some professional service operations are shared...
-
Front of House Manager
4 weeks ago
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeWhy work at Caius?Benefits include:Generous pension scheme; 14.5% employer contributions and 3x death in service benefitHealthcare cash-plan33 days of annual leave (including public holidays)Cycle-to-work scheme (scheme rules apply)Parking (subject to availability)College gymLunch on siteThe opportunity to work in a beautiful environmentThe roleGonville &...
-
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeThe Board of Electors to the Ray Dolby Professorship of Theoretical and Experimental Physics invite applications for this Professorship from persons whose work falls within the general field of the Professorship to take up appointment as soon as possible.Candidates will have an outstanding research record of international stature in the broader field of...
-
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeThe Board of Electors to the Ray Dolby Professorship of Theoretical and Experimental Physics invite applications for this Professorship from persons whose work falls within the general field of the Professorship to take up appointment as soon as possible.Candidates will have an outstanding research record of international stature in the broader field of...
-
Dean of the Cambridge Judge Business School
6 days ago
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeCambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) - ranked in the top 30 of business schools globally - lies at the heart of the University of Cambridge, one of the world's leading universities.Since it was founded about 34 years ago, CJBS has forged a reputation as a centre of rigorous research and high-impact transformative education, and is an integral part of, and...
-
Stephen W. Hawking Professorship of Cosmology
3 weeks ago
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeThe Advisory Committee for the Stephen W. Hawking Professorship of Cosmology invites applications for this Professorship from persons whose work falls within the broad field of cosmology and gravitation which includes the analysis as to the origins of matter and of the universe, theoretical cosmology, general relativity, black holes, quantum fields in curved...
-
Stephen W. Hawking Professorship of Cosmology
3 weeks ago
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE Full timeDepartment/Location: Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical PhysicsReference: LE41398Closing date: 30 May 2024The Advisory Committee for the Stephen W. Hawking Professorship of Cosmology invites applications for this Professorship from persons whose work falls within the broad field of cosmology and gravitation which includes the analysis as to...
-
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeThe Faculty of History wishes to recruit a Temporary Assistant Professor in Modern East Asian/ Southeast Asian History. This is a 2 year Temporary Assistant Professorship to cover the secondment of Tim Harper, Professor of the History of Southeast Asia, to the position of Head of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The appointee will have...
-
Teaching Associate: Social Psychology
3 weeks ago
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeWe are seeking an enthusiastic person to join the Department of Psychology as a Teaching Associate. The purpose of the role is to support and maintain the University's national and international reputation for excellence in teaching. The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to contribute to undergraduate education within the Department of...
-
Associate Director, London
4 weeks ago
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeCome and join the University of Cambridge Development and Alumni Relations officeDevelopment and Alumni Relations is expanding, and the Associate Director, London is a key appointment. You will work to build and strengthen our networks of alumni and supporters in London, where many of the University's most important and longstanding supporters are based. You...
-
Translational Research Programme Manager
4 weeks ago
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeWould you like to be instrumental in the development of new products and approaches to treatment or prevention of human disease and illness emanating from the University of Cambridge and associated hospitals? These may include vaccines, drugs, personalised medicine as well as gene and cell therapies.As a Translational Research Programme Manager, you will be...
-
Contracts Manager
2 weeks ago
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeWe are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated self-starter for the position of Contracts Manager in the Research Office. The Research Office works in partnership with the University's academic community to support its excellent research. The post holder will act on behalf of the researcher and the University to negotiate agreements ranging from material...
-
Research Assistant
3 weeks ago
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeThe Brain Cancer Virtual Institute (BCVI) at the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge is looking for a Research Assistant to coordinate sample collection and processing for the ICARUS Biorepository, the UK's largest brain tumour bioresource. Led by Mr Richard Mair, ICARUS (Integrated, Clinically-Augmented Repository for Universal...
-
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeAre you looking for an exciting and varied role to advance a career in Higher Education? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with an inspiring, world-leading organisation? Do you want to contribute to our mission to educate and develop scientific understanding of the Earth, our environment, and planetary systems?An excellent opportunity has arisen...
-
Access and Participation Evaluation Manager
4 weeks ago
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeThe Widening Participation (WP) Team at the University of Cambridge is looking to appoint an Evaluation Manager to provide expert input and support delivery against the University's Access and Participation Plan (APP).The Access and Participation Evaluation Manager will oversee monitoring and evaluation strategies for centrally delivered WP programmes,...
