Case Progression Officer
Knowledge and Skills:
- Membership of the Institute of Legal Executive with specialisation in Part II in criminal litigation or Law Degree, including specialisation in Criminal Law OR substantial experience of working within the Criminal Justice System sufficient to undertake the principal accountabilities of the post.
- The ability to interpret legislation and guidance translating it into activity which supports desired CJU outcomes
- Recent evidence of working effectively in the Criminal Justice Systems, particularly in relation to involvement in court procedures and protocols.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to provide guidance and influence at all levels on matters appertaining to the role.
- Evidence of successfully planning and progressing a series of work within general guidelines using initiative and judgement without recourse to senior members of staff
- Evidence of successfully completing management reports for the purpose of briefing senior leadership teams and other Criminal Justice partner agencies
- Able to work without direct supervision and make complex decisions without the need to refer for guidance.
- Must be able to provide evidence of the ability to manage and develop staff
- Able to use IT and software packages where appropriate
West Midlands Police are currently undertaking a long term review of staff pay and conditions. The grade, pay and other terms of employment are therefore subject to review and may change in the future.