What's involved with this role: OFFICE BASED Civilian Investigator JM BL 369826 Lincolnshire £17.24 per hour PAYE 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm) Contract Length: 7 months Location: Sleaford, Lincolnshire Our Client is seeking an Investigator to join their Major Crime Unit (MCU). This is a challenging role requiring you to work as part of a specialist team responsible for the investigation of serious and complex crime. This role is office based no remote working. You will be involved in interviewing suspects, gathering evidence from victims, witnesses, digital media and other sources, and preparing comprehensive case files for court. All work must comply with relevant legislation, including the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA) and the Victims’ Code of Practice. This position requires a strong commitment to fairness, integrity, and professionalism, treating all individuals with dignity and respect. Responsibilities: Respond to reports of serious and major crime, including coronial investigations, supporting other departments where required. Develop and record proportionate investigation plans and strategies, prioritising lines of enquiry and securing evidence. Conduct and/or coordinate interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects, ensuring compliance with safeguarding protocols. Gather, assess, and utilise intelligence effectively to enhance investigations and support risk assessments. Prepare high-quality case files in line with CPIA, disclosure rules, and court requirements. Attend court and provide evidence where relevant to your role in the investigation. Represent the organisation at multi-agency meetings and case conferences. Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, external partners, and the wider community. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice. Undertake additional tasks as required within the scope of the MCU. Work flexibly, including within shift patterns where necessary. Contribute to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults by adhering to organisational policies and procedures. Uphold health and safety responsibilities, ensuring the wellbeing of yourself and others. Person Specification/ Qualifications: PIP1 qualification (Essential) minimum Training in video witness interviewing (Desirable) Experience Experience of conducting serious or major crime investigations (Desirable) Experience gathering information and data from third parties (Essential) Strong background in problem solving and decision making (Essential) Experience working in a customer-focused environment (Essential) Ability to work with confidential/sensitive material (Essential) Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (Essential) Ability to review, analyse, and present information with accuracy (Essential) Logical problem-solving approach with lateral thinking (Essential) Other Requirements Must be willing to undergo vetting and drug screening (Essential) Ability to travel across Lincolnshire and beyond when required (Essential) Full UK driving licence (Essential) We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. JM Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.