Description
We are seeking an experienced Investigation Team Leader – Core Business to join our dynamic and inclusive Investigations team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality, robust, and independent investigations are conducted. You will oversee Senior Investigators, ensuring their personal and professional development, and play a crucial role in maintaining investigation quality and timeliness.
Job Summary: As Investigation Team Leader – Core Business, you will be part of a dynamic and inclusive Investigations team working to deliver and set the direction for investigations. Alongside the Investigation Team Leader – Performance & Resources, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality, robust, and independent investigations are conducted and for demonstrating our values in every aspect of your role.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure investigations are consistently delivered to a high standard, meeting required standards and performance targets
- Contribute to the management and development of the wider Investigations function
- Provide structured supervision and DRIVE meetings to ensure Senior Investigators are confident, competent, and engaged
- Conduct case oversight and regular reviews to ensure investigations are progressing to a high standard and in accordance with the case supervision framework
- Advise or act as decision-maker in delegated cases in accordance with the decision-making framework
- Promote inclusive practices across the investigations team
- Ensure case management is fair and investigations are conducted without bias or discrimination
Requirements:
- Full Accredited Investigator (Units 1-4) or equivalent investigative experience
- Understanding of the police complaints system and the statutory framework within which IOPC operates
- Understanding of the relevance of the Human Rights Act 1998; IOPC's obligations under the Equality Act 2010, including the Public Sector Equality Duty; and other relevant legislation to IOPC's work
- Experience of promoting a culture that values diversity of experiences and backgrounds and embodies effective team behaviors
- Experience of prioritizing and managing tasks and resources effectively to deliver high-quality outcomes within challenging timescales
- Experience of conducting case supervision processes, ensuring effective quality and performance improvement
- Experience of supporting staff working in environments where there is significant scrutiny, challenge, and potentially emotive material
- Valid driving license for use in Wales and England
Desirable:
- Experience of working in a matrix management structure
- Understanding of Policing in the UK
Benefits:
- 27.5 days of annual leave (increasing to 32.5 days with service)
- Option to buy, sell, or carry over annual leave
- BHSF Health Cash Plan
- Civil Service Pension
- Civil Service maternity package
- PAM worker support program
- Access to CSSC membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Vivup scheme for affordable home and electronics
- Car leasing scheme
- Staff networks focusing on protected characteristics