Job Description

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Reference number

405184
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Salary

48,825
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Other###

Contract type

Fixed term###

Length of employment

12 Months###

Type of role

Investigation


Other###

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Homeworking###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Remote working (anywhere in the UK)

About the job

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Job summary

We are recruiting an experienced individual to join our new Forensic Opportunities Programme team. This programme will focus on reviewing previously submitted applications, where the applicant was convicted of rape or murder and the identity of the offender is in issue. Your role will be to identify where there are forensic opportunities within these cases and pursue relevant lines of investigation.


Those within the programme team will work closely with other Casework team members to effectively manage these cases, with a focus on making objective, evidence-based and well-reasoned recommendations.


The Forensic Opportunities Project is expected to last for 12 months and is an area of high priority for the CCRC, meaning some of our recruitment timescales might be a little condensed. We are also happy to receive applications from those looking to join the project on a loan basis (i.e. on CCRC terms & conditions).


Our ideal candidates will be those who are PIP 3 qualified (or equivalent) and who have significant experience of putting this into practice. We are looking for people who have experience of leading and managing complex major & serious crime investigations, as well as of identifying forensic issues (including DNA developments), specifically within homicide or RASSO cases.

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Job description

Role Purpose

The Forensic Opportunities Trawl (FOT) project will review closed CCRC applications where the applicant was convicted of rape or murder before 1 January 2016 and the identity of the offender is in issue. The objective of the FOT is to identify those cases where there are forensic opportunities and to pursue relevant lines of investigation

Key Responsibilities:

Investigations Advisers are responsible for carrying out the thorough and timely analysis, evaluation and assessment of cases at phase 2 of the CCRC's forensic opportunities trawl, identifying those which present forensic opportunities and advising on investigative steps.

Key Tasks:

Managing a high volume of case analysis, evaluations and assessment, ensuring prompt progress of all cases. Retrieving and reviewing all relevant case material from the CCRC's records, including internal documents and material obtained from public and private bodies including investigation, prosecution, court, defence and forensic files. Preparing an accurate, clear and concise summary of the case, identifying the case background, prosecution and defence cases, key prosecution and defence evidence, and the forensic issues at trial, appeal and previous CCRC applications. Identifying any potential forensic opportunities which might affect the safety of the conviction. Identifying cases where further information is required to complete the phase 2 assessment and tasking investigators or support staff to obtain that information Tasking investigators or support staff to undertake further research as the case requires, including where appropriate, identifying whether exhibits which could yield forensic material are retained and where they are stored and located. Applying the assessment criteria, making objective, evidence-based and well reasoned recommendations as to whether cases should pass to phase 3, or not, and the degree of priority to be afforded to the case. Where cases pass to phase 3, providing advice on potential lines of investigation. Presenting accurate data, findings and recommendations to oversight panels in writing and orally. Providing advice to Case Review Managers on re-application cases which, but for the re-application, would have been within the parameters of the FOT. Communicating effectively with stakeholders and colleagues in a remote working environment. Liaising with the regular casework team as required eg to share lessons, seek advice, obtain information. Maintaining accurate records of cases assessed, under assessment and yet to be assessed, including Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and the Dynamics case management system. Identifying and sharing opportunities for organisational improvement within the project and regular casework Ensuring compliance with the CCRC's obligations on disclosure, security and confidentiality of information and under the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime. Keeping up to date with developing law, practice and policy, taking responsibility for their own learning and development, seeking advice where appropriate, and sharing knowledge with colleagues. Any other tasks identified commensurate with the role ###

Person specification

Essential

Lead:

Successfully completed PIP 3 SIO Development Programme (College of Policing Core and Major Crime) or equivalent investigative qualification. Comprehensive experience of leading and managing complex major & serious crime investigations including Homicide and/or RASSO offences. Experience of identifying forensic issues including scientific developments such as DNA within Homicide and/or RASSO cases (including rape cases where identity is an issue). Experience of identifying and implementing investigative strategies including forensics Experience of managing multiple lines of enquiry within a high-volume caseload with competing deadlines and conflicting priorities Strong analytical and reasoning skills and experience of researching and analysing complex forensic evidential issues and data. Experience of identifying learning/best practice and implementation at organisational level. Experience of police case management systems, forensic management systems and case file submission. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to present information and views clearly, accurately and concisely, both face to face and in writing. The ability to build strong working relationships and operate in a remote working environment Enthusiasm for new technology, ability and willingness to use up-to-date IT equipment and packages including MS Word, Outlook and Excel. Understands the CCRC's role in the criminal justice system, the legal framework of the CCRC and the restrictions and powers granted to it ###

Qualifications

Successfully completed PIP 3 SIO Development Programme (College of Policing Core and Major Crime) or equivalent investigative qualification.###

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:


Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Working Together

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 48,825, Criminal Cases Review Commission contributes 14,144 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
We offer a wide range of benefits, including flexible working options. You can also look forward to:

A Civil Service pension - this will see us making a significant contribution to your pension fund 29 days' annual leave allowance (pro rata), in addition to eight statutory bank holidays and special leave allowance for your birthday Generous paid maternity, paternity and shared parental leave (SPL) which is in excess of the statutory minimum We have flexible working patterns, including access to a flexible working scheme; We also operate a flexi time system which means you can build up to two additional days off per month Remote working (anywhere in the UK) - we will supply all the kit you need to work from home comfortably and safely Reimbursement for any travel, subsistence, and expenses 3 paid volunteering days per year Access to retail discounts and a cashback site Occupational Health Services and an Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests and a contribution towards lenses or spectacles for VDU users

To find out more and apply, please visit our website.

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Selection process timeline:

Applications should be submitted no later than

23:55

on the

27 May 2025.

Our recruitment is anonymous so you'll be asked to fill out an online application form instead of submitting a CV. When you complete your online application, you will be asked to provide:

Step One: Application form

Details of your employment history, qualifications, any professional memberships, availability and our equal opportunities monitoring questions. You will also be asked some questions about our essential requirements for the role.


After submitting your application form, if you meet the essential requirements for the role, you will then be asked for the following:

Step Two: Criteria questions

You will receive an email with a link to provide us with evidence of how you meet the criteria listed within the Person Specification. It is essential that you give evidence, using examples, of proven experience / competencies when addressing these criteria. You will need to submit your responses to the criteria questions before the closing date of the vacancy.

Assessment:

The panel will complete the initialsift by the

28 May 2025

, or soon thereafter. Due to a high level of queries received, we kindly ask that you do not contact us for updates before this time. Regardless of the outcome, we will contact all applicants.


Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a short online personality assessment that aligns with the Behaviours and Strengths required for the role. This test will not be timed. This will be sent to candidates via email on

29 May 2025

with a deadline for completion of

4 June 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview between

Thursday 5 June

and

Thursday 12 June 2025

via Microsoft Teams.


This will be a blended interview based on Civil Service Success Profiles Behaviours and Experience. We do not advertise the Strengths being tested as we want to hear your first, unrehearsed, natural response.


On the day of the interview, in the morning, candidates will be asked to complete a case study task. Candidates will be provided with details of an example case via email and will have 1 hour to submit a written briefing. Candidates will then present their briefing at the start of the interview later that same day for the panel to ask any relevant questions.


One of our HR colleagues will be on hand to answer any queries you may have throughout the process.


Please note, the above dates are subject to change. It may not be possible to accommodate alternative requests for assessment and interviews. Please refer to candidate pack for the indicative timeline.


As part of our application process, you will be prompted to provide details of any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process that you need. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying, do contact the HR team in the first instance.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Please contact the HR Team Email : HR@ccrc.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

Email : HR@ccrc.gov.uk ###

Further information

Please email HR@CCRC.gov.uk


https://careers.ccrc.gov.uk/