SNCO Investigator - Global Response Team

Ministry of Defence - ZigZag Careers Pathway; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defense organization in the UK is searching for a skilled PIP 2 Investigator to join their Global Response Team. This role involves conducting complex investigations and mentoring junior staff, while being deployed globally as needed. The ideal candidate will have proven problem-solving skills, resilience, and a strong ability to work under pressure. With a supportive onboarding process, this opportunity offers a competitive salary and substantial benefits including pension and annual leave.

Benefits

Automatic enrolment in the Armed Forces Pension Scheme

30 days annual leave plus eight UK bank holidays

Free medical and dental care

Childcare benefits

Enhanced parental leave packages

Qualifications

• Relevant experience as a qualified PIP 2 investigator.
• Must be a UK citizen with five years’ continuous residency.
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough investigations as directed by chain of command.
• Mentor and support junior investigators on their development pathway.
• Produce accurate investigation files.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking under pressure

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Emotional intelligence

Resilience

Education

GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above

Job description

SNCO Investigator - Global Response Team

Contract: 40 hours per week, three year fixed term, full commitment, will need to be flexible and ready to travel at short notice internationally. The Armed Forces do not pay overtime but Time Off In Lieu is available

Security clearance: UK Security Clearance and Non Police Personnel Vetting NPPV Level 2

Closing date: 11/01/26, 23:55

All offers of employment are subject to UK security clearance. To gain this clearance applicants normally need at least five years’ UK residency.

Overview

The ZigZag Career Pathway is an innovative Defence initiative that offers novel ways of entry into the Armed Forces. It’s a pilot programme that opens the door for people from a range of backgrounds to apply their professional skills in meaningful Defence roles.

This opportunity is open to civilians, veterans and reservists. Whether you’ve never served before or are looking to return, the ZigZag Career Pathway offers you the chance to work in fixed term military roles that are matched to your qualifications and experience.

ZigZag roles may be offered with a range of mobility commitments. Successful candidates will be supported with tailored onboarding, the right level of training, and a structured and supported induction into the Armed Forces environment.

The Defence Serious Crime Command DSCC is an independent, professional and global Service Police force with jurisdiction to investigate serious crime involving persons subject to Service law, both in the UK and overseas.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic PIP 2 accredited investigator to join the Global Response Team, delivering complex, ethical and timely investigations worldwide. This is a deployable, high readiness role suited to an individual with strong judgement, resilience, and the ability to collaborate effectively across agencies.

You will handle sensitive and challenging investigations, assess risk, provide professional advice, and help shape investigative excellence within Defence Policing. You will also play a central role in supporting the development of colleagues, sharing best practice, and promoting an inclusive, high performing environment. Through mentoring and guiding others along the Professional Investigations Programme pathway, you will directly influence the future capability of Defence investigators.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy globally to support investigations as required
• Conduct thorough investigations as directed by chain of command
• Produce complete and accurate investigation files for submission to the Director of Service Prosecutions
• Mentor, advise and support junior investigators and officers on their development pathway

About You

We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual who demonstrates

• Relevant experience as a qualified PIP 2 investigator, with the ability to meet physical requirements for Public and Personal Safety Training
• Must be a UK citizen or British Dual National with five years’ continuous residency and hold a full UK manual driving licence
• Key skills including exceptional problem solving, critical thinking under pressure, excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, high emotional intelligence and resilience
• Qualifications including GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above
• Other requirements including the ability to obtain and retain SC and NPPV Level 2, readiness to work longer hours when required, and the capability to deploy worldwide at short notice for periods of 7-21 nights

Training

• Army Reserve Basic Training - various locations
• Armed Forces Act Powers and Legislation - Defence School of Police and Security
• Public and Personal Protection Training - Defence School of Police and Security
• Workplace induction and specific accredited training as required

Salary & benefits

Salary £47,763 - £52,593 per year

• Pension: automatic enrolment in the non-contributory Armed Forces Pension Scheme2015 (optout available)
• Leave: 30 days’ annual leave plus eight UK bank holidays
• Other benefits: Free medical and dental care, childcare benefits, enhanced parental leave packages, and flexible service arrangements

Application process

• Application: submit a CV via the SERVE portal. Eligibility checks are completed, and applications are sifted for suitability
• Interview: shortlisted candidates are invited to an interview covering technical skills, qualifications and suitability for military service (command, leadership and management experience)
• Medical Assessment: all candidates must pass a medical screening
• Offer: successful candidates receive terms and conditions, and a job offer letter

Don’t meet all the requirements? Get in touch anyway – we are keen to hear from talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. For questions or more information, contact: [e-mail].