Investigator – Supervisor

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for 2 Investigator – Supervisors for a Police Force.

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for 2 Investigator – Supervisors for a Police Force based in the North West of England.

Location: Ashton-under-Lyne
Contract: 12 months (potentially up to 3 years).
Salary: £26.38 PAYE per hour

This role focuses on the investigation of antisemitic and other priority hate crime offences, managing cases to a PIP 2 standard, including complex investigations. The team works collaboratively with established Investigation Teams, Neighbourhood Policing, and specialist partners to deliver a consistent and high-quality investigative response, particularly during periods of increased demand linked to key events and community tensions.

Supervisors provide oversight of investigative standards, allocate and manage workloads, and support the performance and development of investigators while maintaining strong links with partners and senior leadership. Investigators are responsible for end-to-end case management, including victim engagement and safeguarding, evidence gathering, case building, and working with CPS and criminal justice partners, alongside close collaboration with Warden teams to ensure consistency and shared best practice.

Main Responsibilities

• Investigate antisemitic and other priority hate crime offences to PIP 2 standards.
• Manage investigations from initial report through to disposal, ensuring all reasonable lines of enquiry are pursued.
• Engage with victims and implement appropriate safeguarding measures.
• Gather, assess and manage evidence to support effective case progression.
• Prepare case files and liaise with the CPS and criminal justice partners.
• Work closely with Investigation Teams, Neighbourhood Policing Teams, Wardens and partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with investigative and disclosure requirements.
• Support a consistent and effective response to hate crime and community tensions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction for investigations, ensuring quality and compliance with investigative standards.
• Allocate and manage workloads based on risk, threat and demand.
• Support, develop and supervise investigators to achieve performance objectives.
• Monitor investigative standards and promote continuous improvement.
• Maintain effective relationships with senior leaders and partner organisations.

Person Specification

• Experience of conducting criminal investigations and managing caseloads.
• Strong understanding of investigative processes and criminal justice procedures.
• Ability to manage risk, make sound decisions and work under pressure.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to victim-focused policing and safeguarding.
• PIP 2 accreditation or equivalent investigative experience.
• Experience of investigating hate crime or other complex investigations.
• Supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience of partnership working across agencies and community groups.

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please refer them. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay £75, in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us.

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.

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