Investigations Disclosure Practitioner

Main Responsibility

• Monitor preparation of the disclosure schedules ensuring they are presented in the required format and submitted within statutory time limits.
• Liaise with Lead Investigator regarding existence, handling, and scheduling of sensitive material.
• Maintain security of all sensitive material, including source or surveillance material.
• Prepare reports and presentations to investigators, legal representatives and the judiciary as required. 
• Liaise with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), Appropriate Authority, Coroner, other agencies, and counsel at case conferences and discuss disclosure, PII issues and possible defence arguments, as necessary.
• Support colleagues working in the disclosure manager role, providing advice and guidance as required.
• Ensure that necessary care for victims and witnesses is provided in an ethical and empathic manner and in accordance with legislation, policies, and procedures.

Please refer to the Job Description for full role responsibilities. 

Our office locations that you can choose to work from are:

• Wakefield
• Sale
• Birmingham
• Cardiff
• Canary Wharf
• Croydon

For this role you will support one of the following regions and may be expected to travel to the region occasionally. We will cover travel expenses for this if you are travelling to an office that is not your ‘home’ office. 

• Wakefield
• Sale
• Cardiff
• Canary Wharf

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Experience

• Proven experience of undertaking the role of Investigations Disclosure Practitioner or equivalent in a criminal investigation, experience of using the electronic Case Management Systems. 
• Experience of having been a case builder who has completed files of evidence for criminal trials at the Magistrates, Coroners and Crown Courts.

• Proven experience of making appropriate and effective decisions based on assessment and analysis of existing and emerging information.
• Evidence of effective oral and written communication skills including report writing.
• Experience of engaging effectively with a diverse range of individuals and stakeholders.
• Delivering a high standard of work within demanding timescales.
• Working effectively in a changing environment.

Essential Technical

• A sound knowledge and understanding of the Criminal Procedure & Investigations Act 1996 and relevant amendments to disclosure requirements.

Desirable Technical

 We believe that diverse perspectives contribute to a more innovative and dynamic workplace. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are typically under-represented or disadvantaged in society. This includes women, people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, parents and carers, and disabled candidates, including neurodiverse candidates. 

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and supported.

The role requires clearance to BPSS: National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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. Whilst this list is not exhaustive, please see potential reasonable adjustments below that we can provide:

• Extra time for presentations or interview questions
• Formatting changes such as colours for text or background on written assignments
• Questions presented in writing during interviews

If you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitment@policeconduct.gov.uk 

Package Description

What we Offer:

• 27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days) 
• Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave
• 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

Additional Information:

Any move to the Independent Office for Police Conduct from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may, however, be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

In line with the IOPC recruitment and Selection Policy, we recommend that the internal colleagues make an early application within the first seven days, so that we can see if there is enough interest within the organisation to keep the role internal for the full advert live period. We will review the number of applications after the first seven days and the role may be advertised externally after this period. Please see the Recruitment and Selection Policy Guidance, which is available on the Hub, for further information.

Emotional Consideration:

In performing this role, you may have regular exposure to distressing material which will likely be impactful, traumatic and challenging. The IOPC recognises this and offers all staff a range of wellbeing provisions, including TRiM (Trauma Risk Management), peer-to-peer support, a dedicated Wellbeing Advisor, and access to free confidential counselling. All staff are strongly encouraged to proactively access and engage with the support available. If you would like to speak about this element of the role with somebody already doing similar work at the IOPC please contact recruitment@policeconduct.gov.uk and this can be arranged. 

Rydym yn croesawu ymgeiswyr i ymgeisio am rolau trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg fel eu dewis iaith.

About the Company

Working conditions

The IOPC are currently consulting with our consultative bodies about proposed changes to our hybrid working policy which will require all staff to work 40% of their contractual hours at their office base (or another office for business reasons) from April 2025. Office attendance time includes in-person training, meetings with stakeholders and families, and attending events.

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 an LGBTQ+ employer through the work of our Pride LGBTQ+ Staff Network, creating welcoming environments for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people. 
• We are pleased to share that we are a signatory of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. The Charter is composed of five calls to action for leaders and organisations across all sectors. 
• Being a Disability Confident employer, the IOPC is dedicating to removing the barriers for disabled people to thrive in the workplace.
• Our Staff Networks are constantly working to make the IOPC the leaders of inclusive employment, from our Allyship Programme to Welsh Language Standards and our Know the Line Policy, we are constantly seeking new ways to create an environment for all to develop and thrive.