Serious Collision Investigator (Police Staff)

Adecco; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting for a Police Staff Investigator in the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) within Sussex Police Force, Haywards Heath. The role starts as temporary with full-time hours (37 per week) and an hourly rate of 18.59. You must be willing to work flexible hours and meet UK vetting and driving requirements.

End date January 2028. The successful candidate will manage complex investigations, attend collision scenes, interview witnesses and suspects, and liaise with CPS,

Qualifications

• Proven investigative ability and a strong mindset to develop skills within a specialist environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a talent for analysing complex evidence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while managing a complex workload with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours, as required by operational demands.
• A collaborative spirit to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proficient IT skills, including experience with Police systems such as Niche, NICE Investigate, SharePoint, STORM, MS Word, and MS Excel.
• A solid understanding of CPIA and disclosure obligations.
• A full UK driving licence and the capability to pass a basic driving assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Officer in the Case (OIC) in managing a caseload of serious and complex investigations.
• Attend collision scenes to provide essential investigative support.
• Progress lines of enquiry under the guidance of the lead investigator or Senior Investigating Officer.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive records of actions and inquiries.
• Conduct interviews with witnesses to obtain detailed evidential statements.
• Interview suspects, manage disclosure, and engage with legal representatives.
• Attend forensic post-mortem examinations and provide briefings to forensic pathologists.
• Collaborate with Coroners Officers, Forensic Collision Investigators, and Expert Witnesses.
• Meet with bereaved families and victims to keep them informed on investigation progress.
• Prepare high-quality case files and evidential summaries for CPS submission.
• Attend Inquests and court hearings, providing professional evidence throughout proceedings.

Skills

Investigative ability

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Independent working

Flexible hours

Team collaboration

IT literacy

Tools

Niche

NICE Investigate

SharePoint

STORM

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Adecco is recruiting for a Police Staff Investigator in the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) within Sussex Police Force, Haywards Heath. The role starts as temporary with full-time hours (37 per week) and an hourly rate of 18.59. You must be willing to work flexible hours and meet UK vetting and driving requirements.

End date January 2028. The successful candidate will manage complex investigations, attend collision scenes, interview witnesses and suspects, and liaise with CPS,