Independent Office for Police Conduct
Sep 21, 2022
Full time
Job Introduction As a Lead Investigator, you will be welcomed into a dynamic and inclusive DMI (Directorate of Major Investigations) teamworking locally and nationally on a wide range of IOPC investigations.The IOPC is on a journey to develop its culture, perspectives and ethos to support the organisation's core outcomes and this is your opportunity to enter into the varied world of IOPC investigations, allowing you to develop your mindset and approaches to contribute to improving the police complaints system in England and Wales. Our Operational Directorate are at the heart of delivering our main organisational goal of conducting robust and fair investigations into the policing system. The varied investigative work of our Operational Directorate is often high-profile and rewarding, whilst allowing for many career progression opportunities throughout the Directorate who are ready to support you on your career journey. You'll be on-call on a rota basis, covering daytime, overnight and weekends. You'll cover a wide geographical area and occasionally you'll need to stay away from home to conduct your work. You could be required to work from a variety of locations such as police stations or visiting families at their home addresses. In return for your hard work, we offer a great flexible working options which we created with the assistance of our colleagues. Hybrid working at the IOPC is based on business need and is balanced with the needs of our colleagues. That means hybrid working looks different depending on the team you are in. Working like this means we can offer the best service to our internal and external service users and stakeholders. As a Lead Investigator, you will need to work onsite and in other locations frequently to conduct specific investigative tasks. However, it's a varied role which means you will also have flexibility to work from home when completing administrative tasks such as final reports and policy documents. We find hybrid working brings a great balance between progressing our investigative tasks and linking in with your team for learning and sharing, alongside having time for focusing and balancing our lives with work. We'll assess you against these Level 2behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Leadership Delivering at pace This vacancy is using Success Profiles, to find out more, please click here . Throughout the recruitment process we will also assess your experience, strengths, and values.As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete sift questionsbased on the essential criteria. Anticipated assessment and interview dates are03/10/2022. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a high number of applications is received. Main Responsibility Main duties and responsibilities 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. Communicating effectively with complainants, bereaved families and other internal and external stakeholders. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with regional directors, lawyers, press officers and others. Taking responsibility for personal development and achieving accreditation. Assisting the Directorate in achieving its key deliverables. The Ideal Candidate The Success Profile Framework defines experience as the knowledge or mastery of an activity or subject gained through involvement in or exposure to it. Experience can be transferrable from a non-work contact and skills gained through voluntary work or a hobby to allow the assessment of whether the required knowledge is present. Experience can be assessed in the following ways: Sift questions CV Interview Statement of suitability Person specification Essential Driving licence valid in England & Wales Good general education (minimum two A levels or equivalent) Experience Leading investigations in the public, private sector or third sector within the last three years. Conducting investigative interviews, evidence gathering, analysis and presentation. Evidence of effective oral and written communication skills. Evidence of excellent analytical and report writing skills; 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. Delivering a high standard of work within demanding timescales. Identification of operational and organisational risk. Working effectively in a changing environment. Skills and Abilities Ability to show initiative and adapt in a changing environment. Ability to recognise your development needs and be proactive in addressing them. Ability to prioritise and manage tasks effectively to deliver quality outcomes within demanding timescales. Ability to work effectively in a team with diverse ideas and people. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and adapt communication styles as appropriate. Ability to analyse complex information, identify the key issues and make effective decisions. Demonstrates the confidence and ability to cope with challenging situations. Ability to identify and respond to the diverse needs of individuals and stakeholder groups. Working conditions You'll be on-call on a rota basis, covering daytime, overnight and weekends. Reasonable Adjustments The IOPC is a diverse and inclusive workplace and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. We are open to providing you with the tools you need to succeed, from extra time to formatting changes, to name a mere few. If you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process, please email Package Description 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 focused on each of the protected characteristics - run for staff, by staff Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity behaviours Additional Information: The IOPC is not eligible to participate in the Civil Service transfer process, therefore successful candidates will not be able to transfer to the IOPC on their existing terms and conditions. The IOPC does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out for the successful candidate during the pre-employment process. About the Company As a completely independent organisation, the IOPC seeks to uphold the rights of the public and investigate the most serious matters , including deaths following police contact, to promote learning and influence change in policing. The IOPC is an organisation steeped in history, influenced by significant figures such as Stephen Lawrence and Sir William Macpherson. We are looking for people to uphold our core values, and in return we will give you a supportive and inclusive work environment to flourish in. Be yourself The IOPC is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity in everything we do. Our vision is to be, and to be seen as, a leader in inclusive employment and services, demonstrating this ethos in everything that we do. As a silver standard Stonewall employer, we continue to commit to being a LGBTQ+ employer through the work of our Pride LGBTQ+ Staff Network, creating welcoming environments for lesbian, gay, bi and queer people. We are pleased to share that we are a signatory of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter..... click apply for full job details