Investigation Supervisor-Fixed Term Contract Until 31/03/2029
West Midlands Police’s Complex Enquiries Team has been entrusted with leading the force's response to Operation Beaconport. This major, National Crime Agency-led national policing investigation reviews historic, closed cases of group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse. The operation explicitly addresses missed lines of inquiry and human error, whilst empowering victims with a choice in these reinvestigations
Applications are invited for a Police Staff Supervisor to join this vital, newly formed team. This is a fixed-term contract running until 31st March 2029.
Based at West Bromwich Police Station, the Complex Enquiries Team is headed by a Police Staff Investigation Manager, supported by a Detective Sergeant and eight Police Staff Investigating Officers (PSIOs). The successful candidate will assist the Detective Sergeant in supervising investigations returned to the force by the National Crime Agency, alongside overseeing broader Public Protection Unit investigations. As Investigation Supervisor, you will ensure all enquiries strictly adhere to Beaconport requirements, delivering a compassionate, trauma-informed service to victims while maintaining absolute diligence in investigating offences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Allocate enquiries and oversee thorough and expeditious investigations in accordance with policy and relevant legal requirements to maximise opportunities to bring offenders to justice.
- Ensure investigations are conducted in line with principles of Operation Soteria.
- Monitor and evaluate the submission of evidential files to the highest professional standards and ensuring evidential consistency.
- Attend Court and other hearings as required to present evidence.
- Supervise police constables and PSI’s on the team.
Location: This role is based at West Bromwich Police Station.
Hours of work and Flexibility:
- The working hours will be Monday-Friday 0800-16:00hrs
Selection Process
The selection process for this role will consist of the following elements:
- Closing Date: 11th August 2026
- Interview Dates: Interviews are likely to take place end of August
If you would like further information about the role, please contact Investigation Manager Mark Bellamy mark.bellamy@westmidlands.police.uk or Detective Sergeant Sarah Batsford sarah.batsford@westmidlands.police.uk
Important Information:
This role is a Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2029.
Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.
Medical: Appointment to this role will be dependent upon you successfully passing medical checks, which may include a drug and hearing test.
References: We will complete reference checks to cover the last 5 year employment history.
Probationary Policy (Current WMP Staff):
Under the Probation Policy, if you are currently in your probation period, “during your probationary period you will not be permitted to apply for alternative police staff roles within the Force unless there are exceptional circumstances. In such cases, you would require the support of your line manager prior to applying for alternative roles, and if successful, your probationary period will start over.”-Policies - Probation Period (Police Staff) (wmpad.local )
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