As a Lead Investigator you will be part of a dynamic investigations team working locally and nationally on a wide range of IOPC investigations.

You will be responsible for leading high quality, robust and independent investigations, demonstrating our core values in all aspects of your role.

You will work in a varied role, conducting investigations obtaining witness statements and preparing casework, whilst making recommendations for criminal and disciplinary action.

Job description

• Leading independent investigations into criminal and misconduct allegations in accordance with agreed IOPC guidelines.
• Conducting investigations within agreed timescales, budget and quality standards.
• Drafting and agreeing Terms of Reference for allocated investigations.
• Undertaking investigative actions, including interviewing and taking statements, preparing case files and making recommendations for criminal and/or disciplinary action.
• Taking part in criminal, misconduct and inquest proceedings where necessary.
• Reporting to your Operations Team Leader on investigation progress, areas of risk and resourcing requirements.
• Participating in the 24 hour on call facility and being prepared to work unsociable and extended hours.
• Visiting incident scenes and supervising scene management where required to ensure that all necessary action is taken to preserve and recover evidence.
• Attending post mortems and briefing the pathologist as required.
• Writing investigation reports upon completion of the investigation for submission to the IOPC decision maker.
• Communicate effectively with complainants, bereaved families and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with decision makers, lawyers, press officers and others.
• Taking responsibility for personal development
• Assisting the Directorate in achieving its key deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Experience of leading investigations in the public, private or third sector
• Experience of conducting investigative interviews, evidence gathering, analysis and presentation
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills
• The ability to reach and document clear, rational, evidence-based and independent decisions based on analysis of existing and emerging information
• Experience of engaging effectively with a diverse range of people and stakeholders, and evidence of a commitment to equality and diversity within the workplace
• The ability to deliver a high standard of work within demanding timescales
• The ability to identify operational and organisational risk
• The ability to work effectively in a changing environment
• Full driving license valid for driving in the UK

Benefits

• 27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days)
• Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave
• Civil Service pension
• PAM employee assistance programme
• Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership
• Staff networks focussed on each of the protected characteristics – run for staff, by staff
• Flexible working options

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. As part of the application process you will be asked to complete 4 sift stage questions around Behaviours, Experience and IOPC Values.

The Behaviours being assessed are:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Leadership

For candidates who reach the interview stage, we will provide further details of what will be assessed.

**The vacancy may close early, depending on the number of applications received. If we receive a high volume of applications for this role, we may assess Question 1 as the lead question. Applicants will have to score highly on this question for the remainder of their application to be assessed. **

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.