The Labour Party
Investigations and Governance Officer (Maternity cover)
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Role: Investigations and Governance Officer
Salary: £42,203.35 (gross) per annum, with a fixed sum allowance of £1,195.
Location: Head Office – Newcastle
Duration: Fixed Term Contract – 12 Months Maternity cover
The Labour Party is looking to recruit a Investigations and Governance Officer. The post-holder will be responsible for conducting disciplinary investigations relating to individual members and/or groups of members, and preparing high-quality reports for the relevant decision-making panel (or panels). The post holder will also work with colleagues and stakeholders wherever necessary to effectively progress a caseload of investigations, which may include informal resolution of complaints. The post holder will also support and advise on governance matters, as may be required from time to time.
Responsibilities
- Conducting disciplinary investigations relating to individual members and/or groups of members.
- Preparing high-quality reports for the relevant decision-making panel (or panels).
- Working with colleagues and stakeholders to effectively progress a caseload of investigations.
- Informal resolution of complaints when necessary.
- Supporting and advising on governance matters as required.
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Requirements
- Strong experience of managing complaints, conducting investigations or fact-finding, and reaching evidence-based outcomes.
- Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive investigation reports.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload, prioritise competing demands, and deliver work accurately within agreed timescales.
- Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders in a complex organisation.
How to Apply
To apply for this post, please complete the application form that you can find here and upload it to the 'Upload Resume' section. A fully completed application form must be uploaded for you to be considered for the role. Please leave the section 'Cover Note' below blank when providing your details.
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Working Arrangement
The Labour Party’s standard working arrangement is that all employees based in headquarters in London/Newcastle attend their contracted office four days per week, Monday to Thursday. Home working is only authorised on Fridays.
Additional Information
To find out more about the role, please click here to view the Job Description.
Deadline for applications: 26 August 2026.
Interview: will be held w/c 31 August 2026.
Equality and Diversity
The Labour Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.
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