Assistant Investigator

Maritime and Coastguard Agency; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service pension contribution 28.

25 days annual leave (up to 30)

8 bank holidays + Privilege Day

Flexible working options

Staff discount portal

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Maritime and Coastguard Agency is seeking an Assistant Investigator to support the Regulatory Compliance Investigation Team in high-profile maritime investigations. You will work alongside experienced investigators to aid enforcement outcomes, safety and environmental protection in the maritime sector.

The role requires strong investigative skills, the ability to interview under caution, and excellent IT abilities with Excel and MS Teams.

Qualifications

• Strong investigative skills with experience interviewing suspects under caution.
• Interest in applying investigative expertise within maritime industry.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong IT skills, especially Excel and Teams.
• Knowledge of PACE and CPIA legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assist investigations under supervision.
• Interview suspects under caution.
• Obtain statements of evidence for criminal investigations.
• Preserve and manage evidence and exhibits such as CCTV.
• Contribute to enforcement outcomes and safety improvements.

Skills

Investigative skills

Interviewing under caution

Interpersonal skills

IT skills: Excel & MS Teams

PACE/CPIA knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Teams

Job description

Salary: £32,027 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

About the role

As an Assistant Investigator within the Regulatory Compliance Investigation Team (RCIT), you will work alongside experienced investigators and regulatory compliance professionals supporting criminal and regulatory investigations into significant breaches of maritime legislation. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-profile investigations, support enforcement outcomes and help improve safety, environmental protection and compliance across the maritime sector.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in investigations by undertaking a wide range of tasks under the direction of supervisor/line manager.
• Assisting in interviewing of suspects under caution.
• To aid the RCIT’s Lead Investigators by obtaining statements of evidence for criminal investigations.
• To assist in the examination, preservation and continuity of evidence and exhibits such as CCTV recovered during an investigation in accordance with procedure.
• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Strong investigative skills with experience interviewing suspects under caution
• Interest in applying investigative expertise within the maritime industry
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Confident in handling challenging situations and adapting communication style accordingly
• Highly organised with strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and MS Teams
• Detail-oriented, producing clear and high-quality documents and reports
• Able to manage a demanding workload and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge and experience of legislation including Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) and Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA).

Apply before 11:55 pm on Friday 6th November 2026