The Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit (MCU) is part of the Joint Protective Services Directorate with responsibility for the investigation of major crime across the tri-force area. The MCU is based from two hubs: in the south at Hertfordshire Police Headquarters, Welwyn Garden City and in the north at Cambridgeshire Police Headquarters, Hinchingbrooke, Huntingdon.
The Major Crime Unit investigation remit incorporates but is not exclusive to Homicide (Murder, Manslaughter, Attempted Murder), Kidnap, Blackmail, and Extortion.
We are now hiring for a new role of Statutory Review Officer.
The Statutory Review Officer role requires the holder to support the deliver of statutory safeguarding reviews by undertaking research, analysis and preparation of Independent Management Reviews (IMRs) under the direction and oversight of a Detective Inspector. The role will include supporting PIP3 Senior Investigating officers in conducting peer reviews and other thematic reports
It is essential that the successful candidate has previous PIP 2 manager or PIP 3 investigative experience working within safeguarding, public protection or serious crime environments with a clear track record of managing strategic multi agency partnerships. You will be analysing complex case material and as part of the role would be required to produce structured written reports and be prepared to attend multi agency meetings to present findings.
This post is suitable for agile working with travel required across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire for meetings and review activity.
All applications must be submitted through our online recruitment website by clicking the apply button below.
It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.
Following review of the applications, successful applicants will be invited for an Interview.
If you think this could be the role for you, we encourage you to apply.
For further information please contact DI 5515 Clare Steel-Jessop or DS Jason Rice from the MCU via email clare.steel-jessop@beds.police.uk Jason.Rice@herts.police.uk or Teams.
Additional Advert Information
- Internal Applicants
To apply for this role, internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period.
If you qualify as an internal candidate within the advertising force, you may upload either your CV or the internal role summary form attached to this advert.
- Vetting Process
Please note that, as part of the vetting process, the BCH Vetting Unit may need to contact your current line manager for a Supervisor Appraisal. This requirement aligns with the 2025 National Guidelines for Vetting (APP 6.5.18).
Examples of when this may apply include:
- Transferring to another force
- Renewing vetting clearance
- Moving into a role requiring MV clearance (even if you currently hold MV clearance)
- Moving into or working in a role involving close contact with vulnerable individuals
If any of the above apply to you, please expect your line manager to be contacted when you submit your vetting application.
- Redeployment and Redundancy
This vacancy is open to employees at risk of redundancy and will remain available to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed and accepted.
Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. If successful, redeployees will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
- Role Profile
We recommend downloading and saving a copy of the role profile, as it will no longer be accessible once the advert closes.
- Commitment to Inclusion
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to be themselves. We provide workplace adjustments wherever needed so that all colleagues can thrive.
If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under the Offer an Interview Scheme.
