Senior Financial Investigator ACE - NEROCU

Salary: Band 9, £42,861 - £49,716 (Candidates who are Accredited Financial Investigators with full Confiscator powers will receive an additional £6,275 per annum)

Location: Sunderland

Hours/Contract: 37 Hours, FTC 31 March 2029

Working for: North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (“NEROCU”)

The North East Regional Organised Crime Unit is one of ten Regional Organised Crime Units (“ROCU”) in England and Wales who lead the regional response to tackling serious and organised crime whilst supporting local and national delivery. The ROCU network continues to expand and Home Office funding through police officer uplift and increased police staff capacity presents exciting opportunities to further enhance service delivery and positively impact on our partners and the public. The Home Office Serious and Organised Crime Strategy defines ROCU as leading the regional fight against Serious and Organised Crime and NEROCU have a critical role in leading, connecting and co-ordinating delivery across our region in all four P’s of the strategy; Pursue – prosecuting and disrupting people engaged in serious and organised criminality. Prevent – preventing people from engaging in serious and organised criminality. Protect – increasing protection against organised crime. Prepare – reducing the impact of serious and organised crime where it takes place. NEROCU comprises of specialist teams delivering across intelligence, operations, investigations, cyber, economic, technical and digital capabilities.

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The role

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in disrupting serious and organised crime through cutting-edge financial investigations?

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Financial Investigator ACE Lead to join our team, playing a key role in tackling Serious and Organised Crime (SOC). In this role, you will lead and coordinate a team of accredited financial investigators, driving forward complex financial investigations to disrupt criminal activity and support the recovery of criminal assets.

As a senior manager, you will support and develop your team to deliver high-quality outcomes under both criminal and civil legislation, including the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). You will ensure effective use of financial investigation powers to identify, restrain and recover assets, contributing directly to the force’s priorities and wider safeguarding of communities.

What you’ll do

Oversee and manage the casework of a financial investigation team.
Applying knowledge of financial investigations, keep the unit head appraised of the progress of cases and provide specialist technical and professional advice and guidance to colleagues, other departments, and partners.
Managing a team of Financial Investigators, allocating and checking work prior to submission to SIO/OIC’s, CPS and legal services. Effectively manage workloads and demand across the team.
Responsible for receiving work requests from multiple agencies, evaluating against force priorities and undertaking a risk assessment prior to delegation to the team. Quality check work prior to submission to partners which may include overseeing evidence which may be presented in court.
Receive sensitive intelligence from partners, evaluating the risk and potential prior to deciding the appropriate course of action and delegating to the team.
Manage and develop a team of Financial Investigators ensuring all training and CPD requirements are met. Manage all aspects of performance, development, and support for the team.
Be the department Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provide technical and strategic advice in relation to financial investigations and asset recovery the heads of department, SIO’s and OIC’s.

Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view the job description

What you’ll bring

Essential:

Qualified Financial Investigator with Confiscator accreditation.
Proven experience in leading and managing teams effectively.
Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage both personal workload and team activities to meet competing deadlines.
Proven problem-solving ability, including experience resolving complex and technical issues, and confidently drawing on regional and national networks to inform solutions.
Demonstrable experience in team management, with the ability to set performance expectations, motivate individuals, and develop high-performing teams.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and influence a range of stakeholders.
Ability to represent the organisation at regional and national level, demonstrating expert knowledge of financial investigations and maintaining professional credibility.

Desirable:

PIP Level 2 accreditation.
Recognised Financial Investigator Tutor qualification, with the ability to support and develop others.
A recognised leadership qualification.

We know it's important for you to feel that you're not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.

Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact careers@northumbria.police.uk.

What we offer

26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
Flexi time - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.
Access to gyms in some stations
Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
Cycle to work scheme
Opportunity to volunteer in local community

Just so you know

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a Senior Financial Investigator (ACE) with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.

Use of AI in Applications: At Northumbria Police, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While AI can be a valuable resource, we encourage applicants to ensure their submissions accurately reflect their personal qualifications, experiences, and skills. Our selection process includes thorough evaluations to verify the authenticity and suitability of all applications. We value genuine and thoughtful responses that showcase your unique strengths and perspectives.

The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face-to-face interview. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.

We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview.

If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly.

If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete Management Vetting and Security Clearance (SC) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.

Terms of appointment

This is a fixed term role subject to a six-month probationary period.

Please note if you are a current NEROCU/Northumbria Police employee interested in applying for this role as a secondment opportunity, please discuss this with your Line Manager and gain agreement prior to applying.

We’re pleased to advertise this funded opportunity, with the appointment expected to be confirmed following the finalisation of funding.

If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.