Lead complex investigations that help protect the UK

We’re recruiting one His Majesty’s Inspector (HMI) to lead our Immigration Enforcement Criminal and Financial Investigation team in Glasgow.

Here, you’ll take ownership of serious and complex investigations into organised immigration crime, gathering evidence, interviewing suspects and witnesses, and building robust cases. It’s a role where your expertise and judgement help protect the public and maintain the integrity of the UK’s borders.

The closing date for applications is 17 July 2026. This role is at Senior Executive Officer grade.

To apply for this role, you must hold current PIP 2 Accreditation and be ready to provide proof of this qualification. A full valid UK (manual) driving licence is also required.

You’ll receive a starting salary of £47,200, plus employee benefits. You’ll also receive an Annual Hours Working Allowance (AHW) of 31% which equates to an additional £14,632 per year based on the minimum salary.

Immigration Enforcement is responsible for enforcing the government’s immigration laws, tackling illegal migration, removing foreign national offenders and immigration offenders from the UK. We also aim to disrupt the organised criminal groups that exploit the vulnerable for their personal gain. Learn more on the Immigration Enforcement careers page.

About the role

As a HM Inspector, you’ll lead and manage the Criminal and Financial Investigation team in Glasgow, driving work to combat organised immigration crime. You’ll oversee investigations focused on identifying, disrupting, and dismantling criminal networks that exploit immigration routes and vulnerabilities.

Working from the Scottish Crime Campus, you’ll collaborate closely with partners including Police Scotland, the National Crime Agency, and HMRC, building strong operational relationships, sharing intelligence, and contributing to joint investigations. You’ll play a key role in strengthening the collective response to serious and organised immigration crime across Scotland and the wider UK.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must hold minimum PIP Level 2 accreditation or Scottish equivalent leading serious and complex investigations in a senior investigative role.

Professionalising Investigation Programme (PIP) is a four-level accreditation programme under the auspices of the National Police Chiefs Council and the College of Policing. PIP is an accreditation programme for Detectives and Criminal Investigators.

All candidates will be required to undertake a mandatory PIP 2 accreditation check pre-interview. Candidates who do not hold PIP2 accreditation will have their application rejected.

Working Arrangements

This role is full-time.

Successful candidates will need to be able to attend for all shifts including early starts, late night finishes, and overnight shifts. These shifts may be outside of public transport operating hours.

Due to the nature of the work and the geographical area, travel is required – including driving official vehicles. Therefore, you must hold a full UK driving licence.

Training

Training begins in the classroom and continues on the job through a local mentoring programme. Support will be tailored to your needs, with access to experienced colleagues and guidance to help you develop in the role.

Further information on what the training involves can be found on our website.

Benefits

• Civil Service pension (28.97% employer contribution)
• Annual Hours Allowance (31% of salary)
• In-year reward scheme for exceptional performance
• Full training and development opportunities
• 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days with service
• Public holidays plus one additional privilege day
• A culture that supports inclusion and diversity

Find out more about some of the other benefits we offer.