Disclosure Support (deputy to Disclosure Manager, Economic Crime)

Job Title: Disclosure Support (deputy to Disclosure Manager, Economic Crime)

Salary: The starting salary is £38,926, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.

The salary is broken down as £35,998 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £38,523 Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location: Barking, Lewisham, Putney

The Role:

The MPS Economic Crime Command is part of Central Specialist Crime and specialises in the investigation of Fraud and Money Laundering offences and the conduct of Financial Investigations. They have conduct of complex, high value and public interest criminal and civil investigations often overseen by the Serious Fraud Division of the CPS. These investigations require a high level of disclosure input to comply with the AG guidelines and CPIA. This role requires the applicant to assist and support investigation teams throughout all strands of Economic Crime with financial and fraud investigation disclosure management and advice regarding the completion of schedules, liaison with partner agencies and third parties and the recording of decision making under the guidance of a disclosure manager. You will have a good understanding and proven experience in procedures and processes of CPIA. You may will be required to assist in the management of a number of Agency staff.

We welcome applications from people who have never worked within Specialist Crime before and from people who do not possess all of the desirable criteria.

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.

How to apply

Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 5th of February 2025.

Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence from the 10th February 2025.

Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence from 17th February 2025.

Essential Skills

• An excellent knowledge and understanding of the Criminal Procedure & Investigations Act 1996, current Code of Practice, Attorney General Guidelines on Disclosure, and the Code to the Crown Prosecutors. This is required to ensure officers are advised appropriately by the role holder.
• Proven ability in understanding the creation of MG6 series documents with sufficiency of detail to be examined by professional partners (CPS / Barristers – Prosecution & Defence). This is required to ensure the role holder can appropriately advise officers on MG6 series creation, and to quality assure schedules as required, to assist with ensuring effective progression of the case.
• Effective communication skills, being able to communicate at all levels clearly and accurately. The role holder will be required to demonstrate their communication skills in 1-2-1 situations and group meetings – with different ranks/grades – in relation to discussing specific cases, case workload and intervening in potential discontinuance cases.
• Excellent organisational skills, which enables them to prioritise their workload to fulfil tasks to a consistently high standard within challenging timescales. The role holder will need to review (often complex) cases in a timely manner and ensure a high-quality service to officers, and balance this with servicing other pressing matters – including the requirement for focused intervention with potential discontinuances (related to disclosure) in order to help maintain the prosecution.
• An inquisitive and thinking mind-set. It will be necessary for the role holder to utilise this when reviewing cases to provide the best advice input in relation to Disclosure Strategy, Early Investigative Advice, and other disclosure related matters.
• Must be willing to travel to all hubs (Hendon, Barking, Lewisham and Putney) as work requires.