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Form of work
SalaryThis 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 Grade D / Sussex Police Grade 7
Status - Full Time and Part Time Available
Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract
Salary Grade Range - See Advert
Working Hours -
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - See Advert
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.
Chief Constables' Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
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.
In this role you will be working on Operation Bramber. This is an investigation into potential offences of Gross Negligence Manslaughter and Corporate Manslaughter by Gross Negligence in a healthcare setting.
You will be part of a team of Detectives and Investigators involved in the investigation. You will be based at Centenary House in Worthing, West Sussex.
HOLMES is the specialist police database system that is used to support Major Crime investigations from the outset of the enquiry through to court prosecution and any subsequent appeals against conviction.
You will be responsible for processing large volumes of documentation generated during the course of this enquiry. The Indexer is responsible for placing information contained within these documents into different indices and categories, and index linking common factors.
Skills & Experience
Skills & Experience
Successful candidates must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to prioritise work effectively in order to meet deadlines. In addition the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
• Well developed computer and keyboard skills
• An ability to input and check data with close attention to detail
• Research experience
• Working as part of a team
Given the close proximity and high level of access to sensitive information, the post-holder must possess the highest professional and ethical standards.
The candidate will be subject to force vetting procedures and must be prepared to deal with distressing information in the course of their duties.
Why Work With Us?
Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We're invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.
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
We are only as good as our people. It's really 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 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 the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
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.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police
Further Information
For further information about this role, please contact the Deputy Senior Investigating Officer - Trevor Bates on 07912893095 or trevor.bates@sussex.police.uk
