Your new role
Operating within the legal and procedural requirements of the criminal justice system and FC guidance.
Case management of investigations, ensuring professional standards, legal and procedural requirements are followed, including exhibit retrieval and management.
Be accountable for decisions and activities undertaken during investigations. These are subject to scrutiny and inspection by Senior Investigation Officers, the court system, and external authorities.
Other duties as they become necessary, for example, gathering evidence, obtaining victim and witness statements, interviews of suspects under caution, scene searches and management, liaison with CPS and other relevant duties.
Compiling high-quality case reports and evidential bundles for submission to the prosecutor.
Building and maintaining effective working relationships within FC, Prosecuting Authorities, the Police and other external agencies, being mindful of disclosure principles.
Some travel and potential overnight stays may be required.
What you'll need to succeed
Analytical and decision-making skills as they need to exercise sound judgement.
Self-motivator; investigators must be comfortable working on their own and as part of a wider team environment.
Possess excellent investigative and communication skills, ability to manage workload efficiently and delegate work.
Candidates must be resilient and able to handle confrontation with confidence.
Candidates should have experience of conducting criminal investigations, including a working knowledge of PACE, RIPA, POCA, Police Act and CPIA disclosure.
This role requires recent experience of conducting criminal investigations and a thorough knowledge of Criminal Justice procedures.
A competent IT user, with experience of the MS Office suite of applications, SharePoint, and the ability to learn new bespoke IT systems quickly.
What you'll get in return
Office base Bristol - Mostly remote working but must be able to access the Bristol office one or twice per month
3 month temporary role with possible extension
Must pass a DBS check - this will be covered by the agency
£22.54 per hour
What you need to do now
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