CONTRACT: Fixed Term till 31^st March 2022

Although we are currently unable to guarantee a longer or more permanent contract, if the role can be extended or made permanent, the successful post holder may be offered the role firstly without further interview.

Due to the nature of the investigation, candidates who have worked for the following forces as a police officer or a civilian are excluded from applying for this vacancy:

•  West Midlands
•  South Yorkshire
•  Merseyside

Your role

The Major Incident Room (MIR) Disclosure Manager within the IOPC can expect to work in a progressive and dynamic organisation with declared and strong core values.  The work will be fulfilling and offer considerable opportunities for personal growth and satisfaction.

To effectively and efficiently manage the operational and assist in the strategic planning for disclosure support into the IOPC investigations. Ensuring compliance with the guidelines and the Code of Practice as set out in The Criminal Procedures and Investigation Act 1996 (as amended by the Criminal Justices Act 2003), the Disclosure Manual, The Disclosure Protocol, the Attorney Generals Guidelines and Common Law Disclosure Guidelines.

Assist the Disclosure Team with any queries in relation to ascertaining the relevancy/materiality of the material, its evidential value, sensitivity and ability to undermine the case or assist the defence (the disclosure test).  Identify deficiencies and problems with continuity or other evidence related matters and identify any material that is subject to Public Interest Immunity, completing the relevant forms.

Ensure work is prioritised to facilitate the main lines of enquiry set by the Director/SI’s. Review all MG disclosure schedules and schedules produced under Common Law guidelines certifying that it has been inspected in accordance with the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 as amended, the Code of Practice and the Attorney General's Guidelines.  

What you will need

Experience

Essential

• Considerable experience of undertaking the role of Disclosure Manager in a criminal investigation.
• Proven experience as a case builder who has completed files of evidence for criminal trials at the Magistrates and Crown Courts’.
• Proven team management experience.
• Evidence of planning skills and balancing priorities across a team.
• Proven experience of working effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, and to manage the welfare of team members.
• Experience of dealing with internal and external parties to complete tasks successfully.
• Experience of working on own initiative, taking decisions within a framework of delegation for ones self and team members.
• Proven experience of having worked with multiple time demands and deadlines, exercising judgement on time management.
• Analytical skills with the capacity to absorb/organise new information to ensure well briefed on new topics.
• Comfortable taking decisions within a clear framework of delegation.

Desired

• High level administrative experience in a complex/and/or devolved organisation.
• Experience of managing the administrative requirements in relation to reviewing investigations.

Technical

Essential

• Proven experience using of the HOLMES database to produce disclosure MG Schedules.
• A sound knowledge and understanding of the Criminal Procedures Investigations Act 1996 and relevant amendments to disclosure requirements.

Desired

• Knowledge of Common Law Disclosure Guidelines.

What we offer

• 27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days)
• Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave
• Civil Service pension
• PAM employee assistance programme
• Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership
• Staff networks focused on each of the protected characteristics – run for staff, by staff
• Flexible working options