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Salary Scale: 5 (£29,109 to £31,296)

Hours: temporary role starting July 2026 for 12 months

based on 37 hours per week

Location: Carleton Hall Police Headquarters, Penrith, Cumbria

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to provide 12 months maternity cover for the role of Accountability Assistant, supporting the work of the Accountability Team within the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.

Within this role the successful candidate will be required to help manage effective administration support to enable the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and the OPFCC Executive Team to hold the Chief Constable and Chief Fire Officer to account for the provision of policing and fire services.

They will be responsible for coordinating and arranging all accountability boards and panels, taking minutes and notes; and monitoring actions arising from the meetings. They will also be responsible for the publication of statutory and other accountability related information on the OPFCC website.

If you would like the opportunity to be part of a team supporting the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, enabling them to be the voice of the public of Cumbria and to influence policing and fire services, then this role could be for you.

For further information please e-mail – commissioner@cumbria-pcc.gov.uk or telephone 01768 217734.

How to Apply

If you’re motivated, a problem-solver, and are passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you – don’t miss this opportunity to join our team!

Expressions of Interest Forms must be returned by 12 noon on Tuesday 2nd June2026 to either, The Office of the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner, 1-2 Carleton Hall, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2AU or via email to: commissioner@cumbria-pcc.gov.uk

A shortlisting process will take place on Wednesday 3rd June 2026. Candidates who meet the required standards will be invited for an interview.

Interviews will be held in person on Monday 8th June 2026 at Carleton Hall, Police Headquarters, Penrith, Cumbria.