Senior Crown Prosecutor – Rape and Sexual Offences; RASSO Unit

The Crown Prosecution Service is recruiting Senior Crown Prosecutors specialising in Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO). If you’re looking for a career with real purpose, this is an opportunity for you.

At the Crown Prosecution Service, we are responsible for delivering justice through the independent and effective prosecution of crime. As the principal prosecuting authority across England and Wales, the nature and diversity of cases we advise on and prosecute means our work is often emotionally challenging and complex. As such we employ over 7,000 individuals who think objectively, act professionally, show the utmost respect for others and continually strive for excellence.

Working within a RASSO team is one of the most challenging and rewarding roles the Crown Prosecution Service offers. You receive high‑quality specialist training covering trauma‑informed practice, complex forensic evidence, and how to understand and challenge rape assumptions and misconceptions. With the support of experienced colleagues, mentors and managers, you take ownership of significant casework and make finely balanced legal decisions that have a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

As a Senior Crown Prosecutor specialising in RASSO, you work on a wide variety of sensitive and complex offences. Your responsibilities include providing early investigative advice to the police, authorising charges, developing effective case strategies for trial, and presenting cases in court. You work closely with the police, counsel and other criminal justice partners to ensure cases are progressed to the highest standard.

We’re looking for qualified barristers and solicitors with a commitment to public service, making a difference to the communities we serve and our Crown Prosecution Service values. You must have experience in criminal law, and managing complex, sensitive cases. Previous experience in RASSO casework is desirable but not required as full training is provided.

At the Crown Prosecution Service, we pride ourselves on providing benefits that ensure our employees’ needs are central. We want to ensure you can thrive at work and home, offering support to achieve a balance. We also offer a range of benefits including:

• flexible and family-friendly working
• Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.9%
• 25 days leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• an extra privilege day for the King’s birthday
• £350 a year individual learning budget
• wellbeing support and counselling
• Cycle2work scheme, high street retailer offers and discounts

If you want to make a positive contribution to society supporting the vital work we do, find out more and apply today.