About the role
You will be:
- An investigative professional with proven credibility
Able to critically assess complex investigations, identify both good practice and areas for improvement, and make balanced, evidence-based judgements.
- Analytical and intellectually rigorous
Comfortable working with large volumes of complex material, spotting patterns, missed opportunities and systemic issues, and translating these into clear, actionable recommendations for learning.
- A confident and constructive challenger
Able to represent the Force at scrutiny panels and multi-agency reviews, offering professional challenge with integrity while maintaining effective working relationships.
- Skilled at influencing and embedding change
Capable of taking recommendations from review into meaningful organisational learning, working with senior leaders and partners to improve policy, practice and performance.
- An excellent communicator
Able to produce clear, concise and defensible written reports, and confidently present findings to senior officers, safeguarding boards and partner agencies.
- Emotionally intelligent and resilient
Able to deal professionally with sensitive and often distressing case material, maintaining objectivity and personal wellbeing.
- Collaborative and partnership-focused
Experienced in working across organisational boundaries, with the ability to build trust and credibility in safeguarding and community safety environments.
- Committed to continuous improvement
Motivated by learning rather than blame, with a clear focus on improving outcomes for victims and strengthening policing practice.
Please see the Serious Case and Crime Reviewer role profile for more information
This role has been identified as requiring mandatory Psychological Screening .
What’s on offer?
As members of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary police staff you will have access to a wide benefits package*, including but not limited to:
- Fantastic Local Government Pension scheme
- 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days after 5 years service – (pro-rata for part-time workers) PLUS the 8 public bank holidays
- Blue Light Card – Retail, holiday and leisure discounts
- Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities
- Excellent wellbeing support including onsite wellbeing rooms and access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff representation groups and inclusion networks.
- Gym facilities at a number of our buildings
Application and interview
If you’ve never completed a competency-based application or interview before, make sure you read each competency or value in detail, research the STAR (situation, task, action, result) format and use it when giving evidence.
The recruitment competencies identified on the role profile can be used interchangeably throughout the selection process. It is recommended you make a note of them when starting your application. Candidates Guidance for Completing Application Forms
Essential Qualifications
Educated to QCF Level 6 OR significant work experience deemed to have brought the post holder to a comparable level.
Essential Work Experience
- To have significant experience in a Public Protection environment and have an in depth knowledge of public protection policy and procedures.
- Have a proven track record in managing, overseeing or reviewing complex investigations
- Willing to attend or to have successfully completed the National Review Officers Course or prepared to work towards accreditation.
Competencies
We are emotionally aware – Level 2
We take ownership – Level 2
We analyse critically – Level 2
You should also be aware of the Values (courage, respect and empathy, public service).
When applying, you will have the opportunity to talk to us about your background and experience, especially when providing evidence against our competency and values framework (CVF).
The CVF provides clear expectations for everyone working in policing. It describes the behaviours required by you as a member of police staff to be effective in your role.
Contact us
Please contact the Recruitment team at police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or on 02380 451611
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