Investigation Team Manager - National Child Exploitation Ops

South Yorkshire Police; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working including hybrid

Employee support programmes

Cycle to work

Job summary

South Yorkshire Police invites applications for an Investigation Team Manager (Operation Beaconport) in Sheffield. The role leads day-to-day investigations, making key decisions and coordinating with external agencies to fulfil the team’s objectives.

The post requires PIP2 accreditation and manager experience, strategic leadership, and strong communication skills. The role spans 18.5 hours with a temporary 12-month contract, offering a competitive salary pro rata and a supportive, values-driven

Qualifications

• Accredited to PIP2 and have PIP2 Manager experience (ISM or equivalent).
• Experience in operating at strategic management level.
• Experience of leading multiple PIP2 investigations.
• Must be able to successfully complete the HOLMES training course.
• Excellent communications skills both written and oral and knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day to day running of the team and Operation Beaconport investigations by setting investigation direction and ensuring investigation strategies are adhered to.
• Report into the Senior Investigating Officer providing strategic and tactical updates of the investigation and identifying good practice and highlighting risk.
• Engage key stakeholders and attend/chair high-level multi-agency meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain the efficient review and running of the investigations, ensure adequate staffing and resources by assessing workloads, demand, and risk vs investigative capacity on the team.
• Act as the key decision maker on child abuse investigation progress including decisions whether to proceed further on individual investigations based on evidence and risk.
• Ensure appropriate strategies and policies are adhered to ensuring effective victim care.
• Quality assures reports and documents.
• Chair meetings when appropriate.
• Supervise and mentor staff within the team to ensure tasks are completed satisfactorily.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the purpose and grading of the post that may from time to time be determined.

Skills

PIP2 Manager experience

Strategic management level

Leading multiple PIP2 investigations

HOLMES training

Excellent communications skills

Job description

South Yorkshire Police invites applications for an Investigation Team Manager (Operation Beaconport) in Sheffield. The role leads day-to-day investigations, making key decisions and coordinating with external agencies to fulfil the team’s objectives.

The post requires PIP2 accreditation and manager experience, strategic leadership, and strong communication skills. The role spans 18.5 hours with a temporary 12-month contract, offering a competitive salary pro rata and a supportive, values-driven