Independent Office for Police Conduct
Investigations Team Leader - Core Business
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Birmingham, Cardiff, Croydon, London, Sale, Wakefield
Job Summary
As an Investigations Team Leader – Core Business you will be a part of a dynamic and inclusive Investigations team working to deliver and set direction of investigations.
Alongside the Investigations Team Leader – Performance and Resourcing, you will be responsible for ensuring delivery of high quality, robust and independent investigations and demonstrating our values in all aspects of your role.
You will oversee Lead Investigators, whilst also ensuring their personal and professional development, in order to achieve investigation excellence and meet quality standards. You will play a key role in quality assurance and will have responsibility for ensuring the quality of investigations and investigation products.
You will play a critical role in ensuring timely resolutions of investigations and maintaining investigative integrity.
Other Opportunities
There is potential that opportunities for Investigations Team Leaders – Performance and Resourcing department in all locations will also become available. We would ask you to review the job description for this role in addition, and if you wish to be considered for this potential opportunity as well, answer the additional sifting question on your application. If you do not wish to be considered for these potential opportunities please simply leave this question blank.
Job Description
General
Ensure consistent and high-quality investigations delivery against minimum standard and performance targets and in line with policy. Contribute as a member of the wider Investigations team to the management and development of the Investigations function.
Transformation
Actively participate in the IOPC Transformation programme to ensure that we do what only the IOPC can do and deliver effective, timely and high-quality investigations. Identify ways to improve the way in which investigations are completed and delivered.
Delivery
Provide structured supervision and DRIVE meetings to ensure Lead Investigators are confident, competent and engaged. Conduct case supervision and regular reviews of investigations to ensure they are progressing to a high quality and in line with the case supervision procedure.
Decision Making
Advise or act as the decision maker in delegated cases in accordance with the decision-making framework.
Cultural Competence, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Promote inclusive practice across the investigations team. Ensure fair case management and that investigations are conducted without prejudice or discrimination.
Please refer to the Job Description for full role responsibilities.
Person specification
Essential Experience
Fully Accredited Investigator (Units 1 - 4) or investigative experience of an equivalent nature. Understanding of the police complaints system and the statutory framework within which the IOPC operates Understanding of the relevance of Human Rights Act 1998; IOPC obligations under the Equality Act 2010, including the Public Sector Equality Duty, and other relevant legislation to the work of the IOPC Involvement in promoting a culture which values diversity of experience and background and embeds effective team behaviours. Experience of prioritising and managing tasks and resources effectively to deliver quality outcomes within challenging timescales. Experience of carrying out effective case supervision, quality assurance and performance improvement processes. Experience of supporting staff, who are working in an environment with significant scrutiny, challenge and potentially emotive material, and building resilience and adaptability. Driving license valid in England and Wales.
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Skills And Abilities
Ability to adapt and adjust delivery based on unexpected developments or challenges in investigations. Ability to identify process improvements and training needs to enhance investigative outcomes. Ability to convey information effectively and negotiate and influence others. 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. Highly developed oral, written and presentation skills. The ability to make informed decisions under pressure. Resource management abilities including understanding how to allocate resource efficiently. Skilled in delivering structured feedback, coaching and mentoring.
Desirable
Experience of working in a matrix management structure.
An experienced team leader with a track record of building high performing operational teams in a complex environment.
An understanding of Policing in the UK.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £47,493, Independent Office for Police Conduct contributes £13,758 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
- 27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days)
- The option to buy, sell, or carry over annual leave is reviewed each year and offered when possible
- Voluntary Health Cash Plan provided by BHSF
- Civil Service pension
- Civil Service maternity leave package
- PAM employee assistance programme
- Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup
- Car Leasing Scheme
- Staff Networks focussed on each of the protected characteristics - run for staff, by staff: Enable Network, Age Network, Welsh Network, Pride and LGBTQ+ Network, Sex and Family Network, Race, Religion and Belief Network
- Learning and development tailored to your role.
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
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Selection process details
We'll assess you against these Senior Executive Officer (SEO) Level behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
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Throughout the recruitment process we will also assess your Experience and Values.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete 4 Sift Questions based on the essential criteria.
Anticipated assessment and interview dates are estimated to take place mid - late September.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a standard (or equivalent) criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job Contact:
Name: Naomi Slater
Email: recruitment@policeconduct.gov.uk
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