Meet our administrative officers
Erin
"I have learnt so much already and I'm constantly improving my own way of working ."
My inspiration
One of my favourite things about this role is the number of people I get to talk to, from all different backgrounds and walks of life.
I also love feeling like I'm making a difference to people’s lives within my day-to-day work. I have a sense of accomplishment at the end of each day.
My background
Before working for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), I studied business, English language and IT at A Level. I was never really interested in going to university. I was ready to leave full-time study and start work. Ideally, I wanted to find an apprenticeship where I could continue to develop my knowledge and skills, whilst also gaining real on-the-job experience. I did some research into the different apprenticeships available and found an administrative officer apprenticeship with the CPS, I felt that would be a great opportunity.
My typical day
I work as a HR officer in the CPS strategic resourcing team. Working in a recruitment team means every day brings something different in my role. On a typical day, I deal with candidates from across the country who have accepted a new role at the CPS and are due to begin their pre-employment and onboarding checks.
My biggest learning
My advice is to do your research into the CPS to learn more about the different areas within the organisation and the apprenticeships available - find out which one is best suited to you. If you're someone who wants to have a positive impact within your work, then the CPS is the place for you.
Erin, HR Officer (former administrative officer)
Erin, HR Officer (former administrative officer)
Samir, Administrative Officer
Samir, Administrative Officer
Samir
“I most admire the continual focus on staff development at all levels - it allows for personal growth as well as delivering a high-quality service to the public.”
My background
Before joining the CPS, I worked in the private legal sector as a conveyancing paralegal. My responsibilities ranged from liaising with clients to conducting research on a variety of properties. It was a challenging yet rewarding position that gave me solid experience within the legal field - but when I saw the chance to work for the CPS it was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up.
My typical day
I work as an admin officer within CPS Direct. I've recently completed my probation and I’m settling into the role.
My day usually starts with a cup of tea (the first of many), before checking my emails and helping with any issues or queries that colleagues may have. This can vary from helping prosecutors with individual problems to helping the learning and development team with scheduling training. The range of colleagues I get to interact with on a daily basis is one of the best aspects of the role.
My inspiration
Having studied law at university, I was exposed to a variety of legal areas but one that always piqued my interest was criminal law and the criminal justice system. Because of my studies, the CPS has always been on my radar as a forward-thinking organisation. I most admire the continual focus on staff development at all levels - it allows for personal growth as well as delivering a high-quality service to the public.
My biggest learning
As a new starter, if I was to give any advice it would be, 'ask questions!' The teams within CPS Direct and the wider CPS are so supportive and everyone is willing to help. I was made to feel welcome from the start. I'm continually encouraged to learn and develop within the role.
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