Legal Risk and Compliance Officer

4 weeks ago

Kempston Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire Constabulary Full time

Compliance Officer - Democratic Services - OPCC - Maternity cover
Contract Duration 1 Maternity Leave Cover
Contract Type 1 Full Time
Department 1 Office of the PCC
Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
Contract Duration Months 1 12
Competency and Value Framework (CVF) Level 1 1
Job Description 1 Are you organised, efficient and have a good background in office administration? An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire for Compliance Officer - Democratic Services (Maternity Cover for 12 months). 
The role of the Police and Crime Commissioner is to be the public’s voice when it comes to policing in Bedfordshire, setting its priorities for the Chief Constable and Force to deliver a strategic plan and to hold the Chief Constable to account. 
The role of the Compliance Officer is integral to the work of the Commissioner, the team and to the smooth running of the office, to contribute to achieving the vision, purpose and values of Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner
If you would like to have an informal chat before applying please contact samantha.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. 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. 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’. 
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.
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).
• 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. 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.
• 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.
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.
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.
You will also be requested to provide photos of any visible tattoos you have.
If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving license including photos.
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