From time to time, a criminal case ends with a wrongful conviction or sentence –there might not have been a crime at all, the wrong person might have been convicted, or the process might have failed so significantly that the conviction is unsafe. The CCRC is the independent body that investigates potential miscarriages of justice in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
We work in the interests of justice, and we are independent. We don’t represent the police, prosecution, court or government, and we don’t represent the person applying for a review of their case. Staying independent helps us investigate alleged miscarriages of justice objectively and impartially.
Our team are based throughout the UK, working from home and using the latest IT to stay connected and to learn from and support each other.
The CCRC is committed to equality and to being an inclusive organisation. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture, and we provide an environment where everyone is heard, valued and respected.
About the role:
Case Review Managers are responsible for analysing and investigating suspected miscarriages of justice. They manage a demanding portfolio of complex criminal cases and draft reasoned recommendations whether to refer a case for a fresh appeal.
The role is intellectually challenging. Case Review Managers need to be analytical, articulate, resilient and proactive. You must be able to juggle competing priorities, planning your work to ensure each case is investigated properly and takes no longer than reasonably necessary to reach a reliable conclusion.
As a Case Review Manager, you need to see the case from all sides – you must be objective and impartial. You will have the opportunity to examine material from the police, the prosecution, the courts and the defence, as well as records from prisons, the NHS and local authorities. Sometimes you will need to interview applicants and witnesses or instruct experts in a range of forensic and scientific disciplines. At other times you will be dealing with emerging developments in the criminal law.
More Information:
We recommend having a read of our Case Review Manager webpage to find out more about the role and understand exactly what skills and experience a Case Review Manager needs. The full job description and the recruitment timeline can be found in the Candidate Information Pack on this page.
We will be holding a 1-hour Case Review Manager Recruitment Webinar on Wednesday, 1 April 2026 at 10:00am, where we will be talking about the role in more detail, and provide some tips for the recruitment process. You can register to join the webinar by emailing hr@ccrc.gov.uk. Whilst we won't be taking questions during the webinar, please send any questions through ahead of time and we will aim to answer them on the day.
Please note that all new staff join on the minimum of the salary range, regardless of current salary/experience.
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