Location: Multiple UK Sites (Manchester, Bristol, Exeter, Cardiff)
Hours: 40 hours per week, condensed days and differing hour considered
Pay Rate: £20.98 PAYE per hour / £27.18 Umbrella per hour
About the Role:
We are recruiting PIP Level 1 Accredited Police Staff Investigators to support British Transport Police in investigating volume and priority crimes across multiple UK locations. This is a vital, victim-focused role requiring strong investigative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work within a fast-paced policing environment.
You will gather and assess evidence, interview victims, witnesses and suspects, complete risk assessments, and prepare file-ready casework to help bring offenders to justice. This is an office-based role located near major train stations—no remote working is available.
Key Responsibilities:
Collect, review and retain evidence from victims, witnesses, suspects, digital media and open-source material.
Conduct interviews using approved PIP 1 interviewing techniques.
Review CCTV and assist in suspect identification, including briefings and facial comparison.
Collate intelligence, link offences and prepare intelligence packages.
Complete victim risk and needs assessments and provide safeguarding support.
Prepare case files and ensure full compliance with disclosure, PACE and CPIA requirements.
Deliver proportionate and ethical investigative actions.
Essential skills and experience:
PIP Level 1 Accreditation (College of Policing).
Recent investigative experience (within the last 3–5 years).
Strong working knowledge of PACE, CPIA, and investigative disclosure.
Proven ability to complete case files and manage volume crime investigations.
Experience interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects.
Prior experience in police investigations, detective work or similar roles.
Competence in CCTV analysis and intelligence collation.
CPD in statement taking or investigative interviewing.
Ability to handle sensitive information and work independently.
Current CTC vetting is essential for immediate deployment.
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Harry Greenhalgh
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