The Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit (MCU) is part of the Joint Protective Services Directorate with responsibility for the investigation of major crime across the tri-force area. The MCU is based from two hubs: in the south at Hertfordshire Police Headquarters, Welwyn Garden City and in the north at Cambridgeshire Police Headquarters, Hinchingbrooke, Huntingdon. In addition to investigating homicide, the MCU has responsibility for a variety of investigations including attempt murder, stranger rape, crimes in action and child sexual exploitation and abuse.

The post holder will be part of a dynamic team who are responsible for conducting a range of reviews in relation to major crime investigations, multi-agency Serious Case Reviews and Domestic Homicide Reviews. The post holder will need to be able to analyse detailed documents, interrogate computer systems, interview staff, work within strict timescales and compile accurate reports. There will be a requirement for the post holder to represent the organisation at multi agency meetings where such reports will be subject to scrutiny & discussion. There will be occasions where the post holder will need to travel to complete their work including across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Hertfordshire and beyond.

The successful candidate will ideally have PIP level 3 accreditation, or will have previous experience of leading / managing major or serious crime investigations. If not already trained the post-holder will be required to attend a Review Officer course.

This is a part-time post of 18.5 hours per week. (0.5 FTE) There may be occasion where working hours can be increased but this will be on an ad-hoc basis and not part of the individual's contract. The actual hours and days work will be subject to discussion with the line manager.

The Major Crime Unit endeavour to reflect the diverse communities we serve and to build an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued and respected. We encourage applications from underrepresented or minority groups. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application process or for any further information, please contact Mick Flavin michael.flavin@herts.pnn.police.uk

If you are interested in applying for this role, you will be expected to provide a copy of your CV and provide a statement (Max 500 words) on how you meet the minimum entry requirements in the attached role profile.

* All applications must be submitted through our online recruitment website by clicking the apply button below.

** All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period in order to apply for this role.

*** Please note, this vacancy is open to Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Hertfordshire employees however, if you are on a Bedfordshire or Cambridgeshire contract you will need to resign from your home force Terms & Conditions and join Hertfordshire Constabulary.

**** Please note that this advert will be live to redeployees throughout the recruitment of this advert. Any redeployee that applies will only need to evidence against the minimum entry requirements of the role profile. To do this if you are a redeployee, write 'Redeployee' in the other competency boxes and just complete your evidence against the minimum entry requirements in the relevant box. Redeployees will take priority over other candidates at any point during the recruitment process up until a final offer is produced and you will be notified if this happens.