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30/04/2026, 23:55
The Cambridgeshire Victim and Witness Hub supports victims and witnesses across Cambridgeshire and we are looking for a passionate and motivated Business Support Officer to join our team.As a Victim and Witness Business Support Officer you will provide administration support to the department, supporting the team to deliver end to end support to victims of crime and ASB from initial report to Police or self-referral through to the conclusion of any criminal justice process and beyond.The successful candidate should have previous experience of working within an administration-based environment, know how to use windows-based software, have good communication skills both written and verbal and be able to work under pressure.
This is a permanent, full-time position and the successful candidate would be expected to work between 08:00hrs and 18:00hrs on a rota basis.
Minimum Entry Requirements;
The post holder will very occasionally be needed to work additional hours of an evening.
Desirable
If you are interested in applying for the advertised role please ensure you read the attached information, including role profile, context sheet (if applicable) and recruitment information for applicants.For further information about the role then please contact the Victim and Witness Hub via victimandwitnesshub@cambs.pnn.police.uk or 01223 823503 and ask to speak to a member of the management team.
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All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.
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If any of the above relate to your circumstances, then please expect that your current line manager will be contacted for a Supervisor Appraisal at the point of submitting your vetting application.
This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed with a successful candidate and accepted by them.
Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any point during the recruitment process. If a redeployee does apply and is successful, they will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
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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’
Help us deliver outstanding policing for everyone.We believe that to serve our communities effectively, we need people from all backgrounds, bringing a wide range of life and professional experiences. This helps us reflect the communities we serve and ensures we deliver the best possible service.Why Choose a Career in Policing?Cambridgeshire Constabulary is recognised as a pioneering and forward-thinking service, responsible for policing a large, diverse, and multicultural population.If you're looking for a meaningful and rewarding career—where you can make a real difference, take on new challenges, and gain a wide variety of experiences—then we want to hear from you.What We OfferWe’re proud to support our people with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Equality, Diversity & InclusionWe are committed to building a workforce that is inclusive and truly representative of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those currently under-represented in policing, including:
All applications are assessed fairly and based on the evidence you provide and your suitability for the role.
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Recruitment and Selection PolicyInternal 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 ListsIndividuals 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 SafeguardingWe 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.
Cambridgeshire Constabulary recognises the growing use of AI tools in preparing job applications. While these tools can support you in expressing your skills and experience more effectively, their use must align with the principles of honesty, integrity, originality, and personal accountability. We want to learn about you and your own personal experiences and how these make you suitable for the role, this will be assessed throughout the recruitment process including at interview, which AI cannot replace. Please click HERE to find out more about the acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in our recruitment process.
