Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR)
Investigator
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The Role As we continue to grow, we are building a talent pool of skilled Investigators for future opportunities within ICRIR. If you’re interested in being part of our team in the future, we encourage you to submit your application now.
We are looking for Investigators with a range of skills, backgrounds, and experience gained through professional investigations. The end-to-end journey of an investigation is all about the people who will eventually benefit from information recovery. At every stage, requesting individuals or families must be able to understand what is happening and what progress is being made. A key difference to the Commission’s approach is that a request must be made before the Commission can carry out its investigations. These requests can include specific questions that the requesting individual or family wish to see addressed during the investigative work. We will seek answers to requesting individuals’ questions by examining all existing material, including that which might not have been disclosed or made public during any previous fact-finding.
The post sits within the Investigations Directorate of the Commission. Headed by the Commissioner for Investigations, Peter Sheridan, you will form part of the Directorate’s Investigations team, reporting to one of the Commission’s Team Supervisors. You will be working across multiple cases and reporting to different Senior Investigative Officers. The Directorate will be multi-disciplinary with a mix of backgrounds and skills, and team members will be expected to work together to set a new and unique culture reflecting the Commission’s mission and values.
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Essential Criteria Established investigative experience gained through criminal justice or equivalent professional investigations, including experience and knowledge of the use of investigative techniques and methodology to meet operational outcomes. Demonstrable experience of complex information gathering and problem solving. Capable of building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Strong written and oral communication skills, with an ability to draft high quality investigation products clearly and concisely, using plain language. Ability to work efficiently, under pressure and at pace, and prioritise competing tasks. Ability to manage challenge, respond to quality assurance exercises and feedback constructively. Strong IT skills and ability to adapt to use a range of case work management systems. Knowledge, or willingness to acquire knowledge, and understanding of the context in which the Commission is operating, societies in transition and the impact of trauma on families and communities. Experience of completing case files and liaising with prosecuting agencies or authorities as required. Demonstrate the values set out in the ICRIR Code of Conduct. Willingness to undergo SC security vetting if not already in place.
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Desirable Criteria Hold or have previously held PIP2 or equivalent as we recognise and value diverse professional backgrounds. Disclosure Experience Knowledge of, or experience of investigations in, Northern Ireland.
Location This role will be based at the operational site in Belfast. Travel between London and Belfast will be required as will regular attendance in the office. There may be occasions when you can work remotely, in line with the Commission’s approach on hybrid working and with the agreement of your line manager.
Contract Type This role is offered on a permanent contract. Full time and part time roles are available.
Security Level Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance, if not already cleared. Some roles may also be asked to undergo Developed Vetting in due course.
Closing Date 5th July 2026 11.59pm
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