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Deputy Senior Investigating Officer (DSIO) – Operation Northleigh

Location: Peel Centre, Hendon, London 

Contract: Full-time, Temporary (Minimum 12 months) 

Pay: £32.55/hour PAYE or £42.38/hour Umbrella 

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days agile working) 

Vetting: CTC clearance required (fast-tracked)

Join one of the most significant and complex criminal investigations in UK policing history.

The Metropolitan Police Service is seeking a highly experienced Deputy Senior Investigating Officer (DSIO) to support Operation Northleigh, the investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant case and deliver justice for the bereaved, survivors, and residents (BSRs) of Grenfell Tower.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead major aspects of the investigation and deputise for the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO).
• Engage with the BSR community to ensure their voices remain central to the investigation.
• Oversee the evaluation of 152+ million documents, 12,800+ witness statements, and 28,000+ lines of enquiry.
• Build comprehensive case files for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and lead future prosecutions.
• Investigate 20 organisations and 58 individuals for serious offences including corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter, and misconduct in public office.
• Manage a team of up to 100 staff and an annual budget exceeding £20 million.
• Represent the MPS in external audits, inspections, and reviews.

Essential Skills & Experience

• PIP3 accreditation and HOLMES SIO qualified.
• Proven leadership in major crime investigations and Crown Court proceedings.
• Experience managing complex CPIA disclosure and high-profile risk environments.
• Strong communication, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead through cultural change and manage media engagement.

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in a landmark investigation. If you have the experience, leadership, and commitment to deliver justice at the highest level, we want to hear from you.

Please apply now and join us in loving Mondays

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