Full job descriptionPIP2 Manager Public ProtectionVacancy InformationDivision / Department - Public Protection
Grade - Level 1
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract
Salary Grade Range - £45,374 - £57,478
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
Chief Constables’ MessageWe really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role & Key ResponsibilitiesFrom day one, you will be part of a policing family dedicated to protecting vulnerable victims across Surrey.
The Public Protection Support Unit plays a vital role in improving investigative standards, supporting organisational learning and ensuring investigations are victim-centred, evidence-led and focused on achieving the best outcomes.
As a PIP2 Manager, you will provide leadership, quality assurance and investigative oversight across Public Protection investigations, including **** and serious sexual offences (RASSO), domestic abuse, stalking and safeguarding matters. Working closely with investigators and supervisors, you will identify good practice, drive performance improvement and support the continued embedding of the principles of Operation Soteria.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence investigative standards, shape organisational learning and support continuous improvement in some of Surrey Police’s most complex and sensitive investigations.
Our mission is to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm, and keep communities safe.
Main Responsibilities*Provide leadership and oversight of investigations, ensuring timely, proportionate progression, effective victim care and high investigative standards.
*Ensure robust risk assessment and management for primary, secondary and tertiary victims.
*Lead and implement tactics and strategies that support Force and Command investigative objectives.
*Drive performance against agreed measures and organisational priorities.
*Develop and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external agencies.
Key Accountabilities*Lead, manage and coordinate reviews of safeguarding incidents and crime investigations to improve service quality, performance and outcomes.
*Identify and set appropriate lines of enquiry, ensuring reviews support safeguarding, organisational learning and crime prevention.
*Research, analyse and evaluate information to produce accurate, impartial reviews that recognise good practice and highlight learning opportunities.
*Assess evidence and investigative material to identify offenders and maximise safeguarding and prevention opportunities.
*Undertake quality assurance reviews to ensure investigations comply with legislation, policy and Authorised Professional Practice (APP), providing clear recommendations where required.
*Promote equality, diversity, ethical standards and Force values, taking appropriate action in line with the Code of Ethics and Force policies.
*Develop and evaluate strategies to safeguard victims, manage investigations and review PIP2 investigations.
**Work collaboratively as part of theOperation Falcon Management Team to maximise performance and problem-solving.
*Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the role.
Additional RequirementsThe role involves travel across Surrey, where public transport may not always be suitable. Reviews of investigators’ workloads must be conducted in person to support learning and development with investigators and supervisors. Therefore, you must have access to your own transport and appropriate business-use insurance. Where police vehicle use is required, you must hold a full driving licence and be able to obtain a Force Police Driving Permit.
Skills & ExperienceQualifications:Educated to degree level, or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.
Minimum PIP Level Two accredited (essential).
Applicants with experience of Public Protection investigations, including RASSO, domestic abuse, child abuse investigations or safeguarding are particularly encouraged to apply, although not essential.
Knowledge of Operation Soteria would be advantageous, successful candidates will be provided with appropriate training and professional development to support their understanding and application of Soteria principles within Public Protection investigations.
Knowledge and skills:*Sound working knowledge of criminal law, crime standards (both crime recording and disposal outcomes) procedure and Authorised Professional Practice.
*Operationally competent in safeguarding duties and have a strong understanding of risk assessment, mitigation and management processes. This will include managing the Force response to serious and complex crime and high-risk incidents, with the ability to make and uphold confident reasoned decisions in accordance with the National Decision Model (NDM) and THRIVE.
*An understanding of evidence-based investigative practices and victim-centred approaches is desirable. Successful candidates will receive training and support on Operation Soteria principles, including suspect-focused, context-led and victim-centred investigations within Public Protection.
*Strong interpersonal skills. The ability to adapt the style and delivery to suit the needs of the audience and to ensure their understanding.
*The ability to rapidly assimilate and prioritise information and intelligence and to record, or communicate this information effectively.
*The ability to supervise, coach and manage officers and staff, and deal appropriately with any welfare, performance, development or disciplinary issues as necessary.
*To have an understanding of data protection issues in order to ensure that information is handled, shared and filed correctly.
*To have an understanding of the use and application of the risk principles set out by the College of Policing.
*Ability to interrogate databases to obtain...