PIP2 Investigator

PIP 2 Investigator – Hate Crime Investigations Location: Ashton-under-Lyne

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PIP 2 Investigator – Hate Crime Investigations
Location: Ashton-under-Lyne
Pay Rate: £20.84 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Contract: Initial 12-Month Contract (with potential extension up to 3 years)
Number of Posts: 8
Join a Specialist Investigation Team

We are currently recruiting for 8 experienced PIP 2 Investigators to support a specialist policing team responsible for investigating antisemitic and other priority hate crime offences.
This is an excellent opportunity for accredited investigators to play a key role in protecting vulnerable communities and delivering a high-quality investigative response to serious and complex hate crime matters. The team works closely with established Investigation Teams, Neighbourhood Policing Teams, criminal justice partners, and specialist agencies to ensure thorough, victim-focused investigations and positive outcomes.
The Role
As a PIP 2 Investigator, you will be responsible for managing investigations from initial report through to final outcome, ensuring all enquiries are conducted professionally, proportionately, and in accordance with investigative best practice.
You will investigate a range of hate crime offences, including complex and sensitive cases, often during periods of heightened community tensions and increased operational demand.
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing investigations to PIP 2 standards.
• Conducting effective victim and witness engagement.
• Identifying and implementing safeguarding measures where required.
• Gathering, reviewing, and evaluating evidence.
• Interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Preparing comprehensive case files for prosecution.
• Liaising with the Crown Prosecution Service and criminal justice partners.
• Working collaboratively with Neighbourhood Policing Teams, specialist investigators, and Warden teams.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with investigative procedures and legislation.
• Contributing to a consistent and professional approach to hate crime investigations across the force area.

Essential Requirements

• PIP 2 Accreditation (essential).
• Previous experience conducting criminal investigations to PIP 2 standards.
• Strong knowledge of criminal investigation processes and legislation.
• Experience of case building and preparing prosecution files.
• Excellent communication and interviewing skills.
• Ability to manage complex and sensitive investigations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with partner agencies and stakeholders.
• Commitment to delivering a victim-focused service.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive pay rate of £20.84 per hour.
• Monday to Friday working pattern with no regular shift work.
• Opportunity to support a high-profile specialist investigative function.
• Valuable experience investigating complex hate crime offences.
• Initial 12-month contract with potential extensions for up to 3 years.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.

If you are an experienced PIP 2 Investigator looking for your next challenge and want to make a meaningful impact within a specialist investigative team, we would like to hear from you.

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

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a “Refer A Friend” bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!

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