At a Glance
- Tasks: Support victims of crime, providing guidance and resolving queries about ongoing prosecutions.
- Company: Join the Crown Prosecution Service, a key player in delivering justice across England and Wales.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, a Civil Service pension, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Great opportunity for personal growth in a supportive and impactful environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while contributing to a vital public service.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications needed; empathy and commitment to public service are key.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 35000 £ per year.
The Crown Prosecution Service is recruiting a Victim Liaison Officer based across Eastleigh and Portsmouth. If you’re looking for a career with real purpose, this is an opportunity for you.
About the Crown Prosecution Service
At the Crown Prosecution Service, we are responsible for delivering justice through the independent and effective prosecution of crime. As the principal prosecuting authority across England and Wales, the nature and diversity of cases we advise on and prosecute means our work is often emotionally challenging and complex. As such we employ over 7,000 individuals who think objectively, act professionally, show the utmost respect for others and continually strive for excellence.
About the role
As a Victim Liaison Officer, you support victims of rape and serious sexual offences, communicating over the phone, in person and in writing to resolve queries about ongoing prosecutions. You help victims to understand the decisions we make, the role of the Crown Prosecution Service and wider criminal justice system, and their rights during the legal process. You manage sensitive and challenging conversations in a calm, empathetic and professional way.
About you
You don’t need specific qualifications to apply – if you share our values and commitment to public service, we’d like to hear from you. It is desirable, but not required, that you have experience in working with victims of crime or a customer service environment.
About our benefits
At the Crown Prosecution Service, we pride ourselves on providing benefits that ensure our employees’ needs are central. We want to ensure you can thrive at work and home, offering support to achieve a balance. We offer a range of benefits including:
- flexible and family-friendly working
- Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.9%
- 25 days leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
- an extra privilege day for the King’s birthday
- £350 a year individual learning budget
- wellbeing support and counselling
- Cycle2work scheme, high street retailer offers and discounts
If you want to make a positive contribution to society supporting the vital work we do, find out more and apply today.
Victim Liaison Officer in Portsmouth employer: CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE
The Crown Prosecution Service is an exceptional employer, offering a meaningful career as a Victim Liaison Officer in Eastleigh and Portsmouth. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, we provide flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, and a robust pension scheme, all within a supportive work culture that values respect and excellence. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of victims while benefiting from professional growth opportunities and a comprehensive learning budget.
