Investigator

Service Care Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Investigator in Manchester to support counter terrorism investigations. The role involves conducting investigations, attending crime scenes, and preparing prosecution files. Candidates should have a background as a former Detective or in complex criminal investigations, along with strong report-writing skills. This is a 3-month fixed term contract with a pay rate of £20.86 PAYE per hour. The position requires compliance with various legal and procedural standards.

Qualifications

• Former Detective or equivalent investigative background.
• Proven experience conducting complex criminal investigations.
• Strong report-writing and evidence-preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive and reactive counter terrorism investigations.
• Attend scenes of crime and complete fast-track actions.
• Interview witnesses and suspects and take formal statements.

Skills

Complex criminal investigations

Report writing

Analytical skills

IT systems proficiency

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

HOLMES 2

Job description

Investigator

Location: Northampton Road, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 5BP

Contract: 3 month fixed term contract with possible extension

Pay Rate: £20.86 PAYE per hour / £27.18 LTD per hour

Start Date: ASAP (subject to police vetting)

About the Role

We are seeking a committed and experienced former Detective to join Counter Terrorism Policing North West as an Investigator on a temporary basis. This role will support priority national security investigations and undertake intelligence-driven enquiries linked to terrorism and extremism.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive and reactive counter terrorism investigations under the direction of an SIO or CTPNW command.
• Attend scenes of crime, complete fast-track actions, and preserve evidence.
• Interview witnesses and suspects and take formal statements.
• Gather, assess and record intelligence in line with MOPI and the 5x5x5 process.
• Search premises and review digital/IT data, including use of HOLMES 2 and other databases.
• Prepare complex prosecution files and support major incident room functions (disclosure, exhibits, outside enquiry).
• Work closely with partners including the Security Service, UKIS and regional forces.
• Ensure full compliance with CPIA, RIPA, DPA, HRA and national investigative standards.

Essential skills and experience

• Former Detective or equivalent investigative background.
• Proven experience conducting complex criminal investigations.
• Strong report-writing and evidence-preparation skills.
• Knowledge of PACE, investigative processes, and forensic handling.
• Ability to analyse information, manage sensitive intelligence and work under pressure.
• Confident in using a range of IT systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-agency team.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Apply Now. Service Care Solutions is proud to assist in this recruitment campaign. If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered, please apply now or reach out directly to discuss the role in more detail.

Harry Greenhalgh
Recruitment Lead- Police | Youth Justice | Domestic Abuse
Service Care Solutions