Review Officer; Northfleet​/Home Based

Location of Role

Northfleet/Home based

16/03/2026

£58,137.00 (pro‑rata for part‑time vacancies); salary may increase to a maximum of £65,400.00.

Full Time

Permanent

Mon‑Fri

No

A motivated individual will join our Serious Crime Directorate (SCD) as a Review Officer. This key role involves reviewing and debriefing investigations across a range of serious crimes, including major crime, cold cases, and Public Protection investigations (particularly child death cases). The officer will conduct thematic reviews for the Force and other Forces, audit investigative processes, and identify further lines of enquiry or remedial actions.

• Carry out reviews and debriefs of major and serious crime investigations.
• Audit investigative processes and ensure compliance with national and local guidance and applicable legislation.
• Identify additional enquiry lines and remedial actions required.
• Produce high‑quality written reports.

• Recent extensive experience managing major or serious crime (PIP 3 or 4 accredited).
• Proven track record of successful crime investigation and up‑to‑date awareness of current legislation.
• Knowledge and experience leading Child/Adult Abuse Investigations or other public‑protection leadership.
• Experience leading covert operations is highly desirable.
• High level of interpersonal skills, an innovative and enquiring mindset, methodical, accurate, organised and detail‑oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in writing.

– Head of SCD Case Review & HOLMES.

Your application will be shortlisted based on the information provided in the “Reason for application” question. CVs, covering letters or attachments are not considered for shortlisting. Please include details of experience, skills and abilities that align with the role criteria.

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. Contact recruitment.busi or call for assistance.

Applicants must be resident in the UK, have lived continuously for the last three years and be free from restrictions with an indefinite leave to remain. This does not apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.