Modern Slavery and Child Exploitation (MSCE) Investigations Band D Disclosure Officer
Job Title: Modern Slavery and Child Exploitation (MSCE) Investigations Disclosure Officer. This role requires experience in the role as Disclosure Officer as well as HOLMES computer system.
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: Cam Road, Stratford
Contract: Fixed term 12 months
The Unit:
The Modern Slavery and Child Exploitation (MSCE) Investigation Teams Unit proactively and reactively target the most harmful international Organised Crime Groups (OCGs) who traffic people internationally for the purpose of labour, sexual or criminal exploitation.
The MSCE Investigation Teams also proactively target domestic OCGs and prolific offenders who exploit children either criminally (CCE) or sexually (CSE).
Due to the degree of sexual and criminal exploitation taking place in London, the MSCE Unit is at the forefront of dealing with violence against women and children.
We are seeking a Band D Disclosure officer to support a CSE investigation, the successful candidate we have a key role within the criminal justice system working closely with key stakeholders particularly the Crown Prosecution Service. This role is a fixed term contract for 12 months which will be reviewed after 10 months in post.
The Successful candidate will work as part of a highly motivated, diverse team based at Cam Road. You will be supervised by a Detective Sergeant.
Investigations are managed on HOLMES and you will take on the role of the ‘Disclosure Officer’ as defined by the Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA). This will involve liaising with the Officer in the case (OIC) reviewing material, making redactions and completing schedules as required for submission to the CPS.
You will assist the OIC by providing advice on disclosure matters in relation to the complex investigation as required, including the ‘disclosure strategy’ and Early Advice to CPS. Where appropriate, you will review the relevant circumstances of the case with the OIC and apply knowledge of the CPIA 1996 and other relevant legislation & guidance and relevant experience of investigations. This will include reviewing the case file (including MG6 series) before any onward submission, particularly prior to a ‘full code’ test submission. This will also include reviewing disclosure matters with OIC post-charge, especially prior to the first hearing.
Essential Skills and experience
- Previous experience working within the investigation / criminal justice environment
- Experience in Disclosure and the role of ‘Disclosure Officer’.
- Thorough knowledge of the Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA).
- Thorough knowledge of Attorney General Guidelines on Disclosure 2024.
- HOLMES experience.
- Accredited PIP two investigator
What can we offer in return?
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to London, the Met and the communities that it serves by reducing sexual abuse and violence.
- Gaining experience in supporting the investigation of specialist crime.
- Experience in working with law enforcement agencies and external partners
Hours/Shift Pattern
Flexible working is not a barrier to a specialist role. Specialist Crime are working closely with Project Balance, so flexibility is accessible to all. We welcome applications from staff who need to work flexibly, whether part time, compressed hours or other.
Our unit operates 365 days a year however this role is Monday to Friday office hours.
There is no on-call requirement, and this role is not subject to a shift allowance.
Statement of Expectation
Due to business reasons please be aware there is a length of service you would be expected to serve in this role which is fixed term contract for 12 months. This will be confirmed at the time of posting, it is the expectation that the staff member will be able to commit to this period, as a minimum which will be reviewed at 10 months. Statement of Expectation Agreements are subject to annual review and may be changed at any time for reasons other than career development, such as considerable investment in training. Please speak with the hiring manager to discuss these further.
Any role within SC may require the applicant to complete a “premium course” either upon joining or later in their career, such courses will be subject to tenure as detailed below:
Due to the operational demands of SC, please be aware that some of the courses which you may be offered attract a tenure period. This will be confirmed prior to the acceptance of the course once posted to SC. The tenure will start following the successful completion of the course and it is the expectation that normally the officer or staff member will be able to commit to the tenure, as a minimum. Within this role there is an expectation that you will complete certain courses as it is essential for the role, these may attract a tenure from completion. A copy of all the courses that are currently subject to tenure can be found via the following link: https://mps.ent.box.com/folder/153536711384?s=9dnbo7dlu5u5fgsh01shr00potarf5cj
SC Employee Pledge
Specialist Crime and Central Specialist Crime is dedicated to being the Business Group of choice for all people by being a diverse and cohesive place of work, where every person is accepted for who they are. We believe everyone should be able to bring their true self to work, so we are working to enhance a culture where there is a strong sense of belonging. A supportive environment where everyone experiences respect, encouragement and appreciation to reach their full potential and contribute towards the significant and positive impact we have on Serious Organised Crime. Specialist Crime and Central Specialist Crime recognise that a diverse and representative team is critical to our success, so we aim to become truly representative of the Communities we serve. We invite and encourage you to join us by submitting an application, so we can continue to build on a culture of inclusivity and increase cognitive diversity.
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; with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post, if required.
How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply now" button below. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and Personal Statement.
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Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 21st October 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 2 weeks after the vacancy has closed.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 2 weeks after the hiring managers review.