About this role
Investigator
Hourly Rate: £20.38
Contract Length: 6 months
Key Responsibilities
As an Investigator, the successful candidate will play an integral role in various investigations, which may include:
- Developing lines of enquiry and gathering compelling evidence.
- Assisting the case team in exercising powers under the Criminal Justice Act 1987.
- Managing multiple investigations simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Participating in searches of business and residential premises in collaboration with law enforcement.
- Reviewing substantial amounts of material to identify relevant information.
- Leading the analysis of financial data to uncover critical evidence.
- Planning and conducting interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects to obtain essential statements.
- Actively contributing to case conferences to ensure comprehensive case management.
- Supporting the disclosure process in compliance with the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (1996).
- Assisting with victim and witness management in line with established codes of practise.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience in drafting clear and precise witness statements or reports.
- Proficiency in gathering, analysing, and evaluating information from diverse sources.
- Experience in formally interviewing witnesses.
- Familiarity with information and operational security.
Desirable Experience
- Background in financial investigation and criminal investigation work.
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
About investigation roles for ex-police
Investigator roles across corporate, insurance, financial and public-sector settings. Interviewing (PEACE), evidence handling, disclosure and case-file discipline are exactly what these employers struggle to hire.
See all investigation jobs in London →Why this fits a police background — match score 92/100
- Investigative interviewing
- Evidence & case files
- Financial crime & fraud
- Investigative casework
- Multi-agency & police liaison
What investigation roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Claims / junior investigator | £28,000–£38,000 |
| Corporate / counter-fraud investigator | £35,000–£48,000 |
| Senior investigator | £48,000–£65,000 |
| Investigations manager | £60,000–£85,000 |