Business Officer

Business Officer – Youth Justice ServiceWould you like a varied and rewarding role where your organisation, communication and problem-solving skills can help make a real difference to children, families and communities?We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and proactive Business Officer to join our Business Support team working with the Youth Justice Service (YJS).This is a 37-hour post based at Scott House, Huntingdon, with the opportunity to combine office based and home working. We are also happy to consider a part-time job-share arrangement.About the Youth Justice ServiceThe Youth Justice Service is a statutory, multi-agency service working primarily with children aged 10 to 17 who have offended or are at risk of offending. Our work is focused on preventing and reducing offending and reoffending, protecting the public, and helping children achieve positive outcomes.YJS brings together professionals from children's social care, education, police, probation, health and other specialist services. Working together enables us to take a whole-child approach, considering each child's strengths, needs, vulnerabilities and individual circumstances alongside their offending behaviour.The service supports children at different stages of the youth justice system, including at police stations and court, through out-of-court disposals and community sentences, during periods in custody and following release. We also work closely with families and partner agencies to address factors that may contribute to offending and help children make positive and sustainable changes.Our work also includes supporting victims of youth crime, including through restorative justice where appropriate.As a Business Officer, you'll be an important part of the Youth Justice Service, providing the high-quality business support that helps a busy multi-agency service run effectively.This is a varied role where your attention to detail, organisation and ability to keep things moving will make a genuine contribution to the work of the service.