Review Officer (Northfleet/Home Based)
Location of Role: Northfleet/Home based
Advert Closing Date: 16/03/2026
Starting Salary: £58,137.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Mon-Fri
Weekend/Evening Working: No
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our Serious Crime Directorate (SCD) as a Review Officer.
This is a key role both in terms of service delivery in regard to the reviews and debriefs of a variety of crime investigations including major crime, cold cases and Public Protection investigations particularly those regarding child death and conducting thematic reviews of cases for the Force and other Forces across the country as directed, auditing the processes used during the course of the investigation and identifying any further lines of enquiry that need to be pursued and/or any remedial actions that need to be taken.
The successful candidate will need to ensure that all reviews are carried out in accordance with National guidance and local guidance as well as meeting applicable legislative requirements including those relating to: protection of children & vulnerable adults, domestic abuse related deaths, MAPPA, homicide prevention and the Major Crime Investigation Manual.
The successful candidate will have recent extensive experience of managing major or serious crime, (PIP 3 or 4 accredited) including a proven track record of successful crime investigation and up-to-date awareness of current legislation. Knowledge and experience of leading Child/Adult Abuse Investigations or other public protection leadership is essential. Knowledge and experience of leading covert operations is highly desirable.
It is essential that the successful candidate has a high level of interpersonal skills, together with an innovative and enquiring mind. A Review Officer will need to have a methodical, accurate and organised approach to the work, with an eye for detail. Candidates will be required to possess excellent communication skills, including the production of written reports of the highest quality.
Kent Police offer incremental increases within this salary band, therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of £65,400.00.
For further information please contact kevin.macey@essex.police.uk – Head of SCD Case Review & HOLMES.
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Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status.
Please let us know if you require extra support at any stage of the application process, or for further information regarding this position, please email us at recruitment.business.services@ecis.police.uk stating ‘Application Support and Adjustments’ in the title of your email. Alternatively, you can call us on 01245 452833. Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.
If you’re not from the UK, you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain. If you’re from the UK you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesn’t apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.