Civilian Investigator - Special Enquiry Team (SET) - 01

Vacancy Reference Number: 21789

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Putney

Building: JUBILEE HOUSE PUTNEY

Band: Band D

Part/Full Time: Full Time 36 hours per week

Type of Contract: Permanent

Salary: Starting at £40,519 total (£37,510 basic + £3,009 allowances)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day investigative activity under Police Investigator Programme Level 2 (PIP 2) accreditation, exercising designated powers to interview suspects, search premises, and secure evidence, ensuring all actions comply with legislation and policy.
• Plan and conduct investigations into allegations of electoral fraud and political malpractice, gathering, preserving, and presenting evidence to support criminal justice proceedings.
• Prepare, conduct, and document formal interviews with suspects, victims, and witnesses, securing accurate testimony that contributes to case progression.
• Liaise with victims and complainants to provide updates, manage expectations, and ensure victim care is integrated into the investigative process.
• Analyse intelligence and data from open-source platforms and MPS systems to identify investigative opportunities and risks, producing succinct reports to inform decision‑making.
• Manage documentation, exhibits, and case files in line with chain‑of‑custody and disclosure requirements, ensuring accuracy and continuity.
• Draft clear, analytical reports and case files for submission to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and other criminal justice partners, enabling prosecution decisions.
• Build effective relationships with oversight bodies (Electoral Commission, IPSA, Parliamentary Standards Commissioner) to exchange information and ensure coordinated investigation outcomes.
• Identify, assess, and escape risks associated with politically sensitive or high‑profile enquiries, ensuring proportionate mitigation measures are in place.
• Work flexibly within a small team, supporting colleagues and adapting to changing investigative priorities to achieve timely and robust outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge of investigative legislation, policies, and procedures, including the Representation of People Act 1983, Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, and associated criminal law.
• Understanding of evidence management and disclosure obligations within criminal investigations.
• Awareness of data protection considerations in handling sensitive personal and political data.
• Skilled in conducting and recording PIP 2 accredited interviews with suspects, victims, and witnesses.
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex information, distilling it into accurate, concise, and evidentially robust reports.
• Proficient communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to explain complex matters clearly to varied audiences including senior officials and external regulators.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion, sound judgement, and integrity.
• Experience of managing complex and sensitive investigations, applying investigative techniques to secure outcomes in line with legal and policy requirements.
• Experience of working with oversight or regulatory bodies (e.g. CPS, Electoral Commission, Parliamentary Standards authorities) in progressing investigations.
• Designated powers (search, interview, evidence‑gathering) under police staff investigator framework.

Essential Criteria

• Accredited Professionalising Investigation Programme (PIP) Level 2 is a mandatory qualification for this role.

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service.
• Civil service pension arrangements.
• Interest‑free season ticket loans.
• Membership of Met sports and social clubs.
• Flexible working conditions and many more.

Vetting

This post requires National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post.

How to Apply

For this role, the application requires a CV, a Personal Statement and an online application form. The deadline for completed applications is 23:55 on 29/06/2026. Complete applications should be submitted via the Met Careers website.

Disability Confidence Statement

The Met is committed to being an equitable and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long‑term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women. We ensure people with disabilities and long‑term conditions have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, please indicate this in your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice.