Fatality Investigator

British Transport Police (BTP) are recruiting for a **Fatality Investigator** on a permanent contract. The role is paying £32,757.33 per annum and will be based in Leeds or Nottingham. **This role offers a blended approach of home and office-working, with a minimum of two days a week in the office required.**

BTP is the national police Force for the rail network throughout Great Britain, including London Underground, across which we ensure the safety and security of nearly 3 billion passenger journeys and over 100 million tons of freight every year. The world in which we work is fast-paced, operationally and commercially demanding, and constantly changing.

The post holder will provide specialist investigatory services to the relevant Division that relate to the preparation of case files for non-suspicious fatalities and non-suspicious incidents that have resulted in life threatening injuries that take place on BTP jurisdiction. They will conduct investigations into any fatalities, compile evidence for the Coroner, attend inquests, and present evidence when required to do so. They will act as a single point of contact for the next of kin and other interested family members throughout the duration of the case, doing so in a thorough and sensitive manner, ensuring that their actions both assist the family and help BTP to mitigate any risks they may face in relation to these types of cases.

As a** Fatality Investigator** you will be required to:

- Attending the scene of a fatality (where required) and managing the collection of evidence, adhering to the relevant BTP policies and manuals of guidance (for example the Fatality Management and Complex Body Recovery MOGs).
- Act as a single point of contact for the Coroner/Coroners officer updating of the incident and also on the progress of the investigation and taking instruction.
- Contacting potential witnesses, including the train driver and taking and keeping statements.
- Attend all Inquests representing BTP and support H. M. Coroner in providing evidence to the court. When not able to attend Inquests, must ensure that adequate cover is provided by a nominated officer, fully briefing them on the case so that they can deal with any queries that might arise.
- Conducting enquiries in conjunction with other relevant agencies that may have an interest in the death i.e. Network Rail, Train Operating Companies, RAIB, HSE Rail Inspectorate, ORR and providing statistical returns to those organisations when required.
- Ensure that the case is properly resulted with the relevant departments and on the relevant systems, such as SPMH, Legal Services, Niche etc.

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description. The successful Fatality Investigator will be required to evidence the following:
**Qualifications and Training**:

- Clean UK Driving License

**Experience**:

- A highly experienced investigator, with the proven ability to gather and present evidence, take witness statements and compile good quality comprehensive case files.
- Highly experienced in dealing with bereaved people, people who’s family/loved ones have life threatening injuries or those who have been involved in the cause of such injuries, with proven emotional intelligence and the ability to show empathy whilst gathering critical information and/or evidence.

**Skills**:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, the post holder needs to be able to confidently liaise with senior management, members of the public and external bodies. They also need to be able to prepare files and reports that satisfy the needs to the HM Coroners Office.
- Analytical and data gathering skills with a proven ability to identify investigative leads, interpret the resulting data and use this to produce informative documents and reports.

**Knowledge**:

- IT literate and able to use a range of computer packages including Microsoft Office
- Good understanding of the Criminal Justice System including knowledge of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 and other Acts of Parliament by which BTP are governed.

**Additional Information**:
**The post holder is required to work 37 hours per week, but should also be prepared to be flexible in terms of when these hours are worked and expect to work some weekends or evenings. The post holder should hold a current UK driving license as driving long distances is part of the role.**
- Salary of £32,757.33 per annum
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Family friendly policies including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
- Bespoke benefits platform and access to Blue Light Card
- Development opportunities including fully funded apprenticeships
- Employee assistance programme and dedicated wellbeing hub
- Excellent Pension scheme

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