Benefits of working for CPS Thames and Chiltern

Working for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in Thames and Chiltern brings with it the following benefits and opportunities:

• A fulfilling and rewarding career and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of people both locally and nationally
• The opportunity to gain experience in a range of different functions or to develop your specialism in a particular area
• Opportunities for flexible working, including flexitime, part-time working, compressed hours, job-sharing, and career breaks
• 25 days annual leave with the potential to rise to 30 days, as well as 10.5 public holidays and privilege days
• Support with childcare through the departmental childcare scheme
• The chance to join the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme.

Learning and development

We actively encourage all of our staff to undergo further training and professional development.  Training is provided both locally and nationally or through courses held externally.  There are opportunities for staff to develop their legal skills and qualify to become associate prosecutors and Crown Advocates as well as being supported through a wide range of externally recognised qualifications.

In-house development opportunities for lawyers are accredited by the Law Society and the Bar Council for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes.  The CPS also has a leading edge e-learning system which enables staff to take advantage of technology to develop their knowledge and skills at their own pace.  The CPS is also committed to the Investors in People programme.