Digital Forensics Investigations Manager (Fixed term contract)

This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions. Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions. Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.

Division / Department: Specialist Crime

Grade: Surrey Police Level 1 / Sussex Police M1

Status: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Salary Grade Range: Surrey Police £42,769 - £55,803 / Sussex Police £47,712 - £52,491

Working Hours: 37.0 Hours per Week

Location: Haywards Heath

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference. It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Investigations Manager to join the Surrey & Sussex Digital Forensics Team on a fixed term contract. In this role you will be using your investigative experience to assist in managing the demand for Digital Forensics work ensuring requests are proportionate, necessary and in line with the forces' priorities. Digital Forensics is a growth business area and this opportunity gives the post holder the ability to influence the direction of the team, contributing to the design of a robust and sustainable service delivery model for Digital Forensics moving forwards. As part of the Digital Forensic Team's Senior Management Team you will work alongside the Professional Leads who manage the day to day running of the teams and the Technical Lead who manages the technical challenges as well as the drive for gaining compliance with the Forensic Science Regulators Code of Practice. The post holder will contribute to the high level strategy for Digital Forensics to ensure activity is efficient and effective, maximising the contribution to Surrey and Sussex police outcomes.

Skills & Experience:

• PIP2 Investigator qualifications, and degree level academic or professional qualification or equivalent professional experience in this area.
• A good working knowledge of crime policies and procedures relating to criminal investigation and particularly the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996.
• Substantial, proven and well evidenced experience in criminal investigation.
• Proven ability to analyse problems, make sound operational decisions and have a high level of persistence and self-motivation to see an investigation through to conclusion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence and ability to negotiate and influence others through verbal and written communication.
• Ability to independently exercise own judgement in a consistent manner, within confines of legislation and agreed procedures.
• Ability to interpret information quickly and effectively in order to select the right course of action.
• Excellent organisational, planning and prioritising abilities.

Why Work With Us?

This role benefits from flexi-time, Monday to Friday. We are open to discussions regards further flexible working options. We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits:

• Career progression
• Contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Discounts for everyday spend
• On-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• Generous and supportive parental leave
• Financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• Discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Further Information:

This role is being offered initially as a 12 month fixed term contract subject to review. External applicants will be employed on Sussex terms & conditions. There will be a requirement for the post holder to work alongside the teams on site, with the primary location being Haywards Heath Police Station however travel to Mount Browne, Guildford will also be required as part of the role. Agile or home working will be by exception and with agreement of line management.

Diversity Statement:

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all. We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement. We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.