Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) – PIP level 3

This role is based on one of the 20 Major Investigation Teams (MIT) in London. The purpose of a MIT is to investigate homicides and as required, other major investigations and high-risk missing person investigations. The role holder will lead a MIT. The role holder will direct and manage the investigative response and all resources associated with the investigation. This will involve developing and implementing strategies, procedures and systems that underpin the investigation and ensuring the management and assessment of threat, risk and harm. This is an exciting and new role. The role holder is accountable to their MIT Manager (Detective Superintendent), the OCU Commander and Chief Officers for the conduct of the investigation. You are expected to be able to travel anywhere in London.

This position is an exciting, operational role tackling serious criminality. Its nature is unpredictable but highly rewarding. We need staff who are able to flex their working arrangements to meet some of the most complex operational demands in the Met. This does mean that, on occasions, we may ask to change your rostered shift or work overtime to meet demands. Successful candidates will be expected to be flexible in their approach to meet these demands.  We will discuss this with you during the recruitment phase.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct homicide and major crime investigations, ensuring investigative strategies and disclosure obligations are designed, implemented and reviewed, in accordance with Professionalising Investigation Programme (PIP3)
• Establish and maintain effective information management systems to handle large volumes of complex investigative material, enabling accurate analysis and informed decision-making
• Provide operational leadership to multi-disciplinary teams, setting priorities, managing performance and ensuring delivery of investigative objectives
• Engage with victims’ families, witnesses and communities to provide reassurance, manage expectations and maintain confidence in the police
• Collaborate with internal units and external partners such as the Crown Prosecution Service, HMCTS, coroners and local authorities to secure effective case progression and judicial outcomes
• Ensure investigations comply with the Major Crime Investigation Manual, Authorised Professional Practice (APP) and Major Incident Room Standardised Administrative Procedures (MIRSAP), maintaining investigative integrity and auditability
• Undertaking comprehensive risk assessments for operational events to ensure adequate safety procedures are in place and that an appropriate contingency plan has been developed
• Lead post-investigation debriefs and organisational learning processes, embedding best practice into future operations

 Vetting

This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post.

Our Employee Commitments

Specialist Crime aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential.

Applications for job share and part time will be considered, although the full range of duties (early & late shifts and weekend working) will be required.

How to apply

To begin your career at the Met, please click the “apply now” button below. The application process requires a Personal Statement and an online application form. Between these documents, please ensure you have demonstrated how you have satisfied the essential and desirable criteria.