Investigations Manager - Performance and Resourcing

Main Responsibility

Leadership and general:

• Provide strategic direction and operational leadership to investigation teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, robust investigations. 
• Ensure consistent investigations delivery against policy and performance targets. 
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure the IOPCs Strategic Objectives are met including; Stakeholder Engagement Team, Oversight and Directors of Engagement. 
• Contribute as a member of the wider Investigations senior management team to the development of the strategic direction, management and recruitment of the Investigations function.
• Participate in the on-call function – offering advice, guidance and direction to forces, HMRC and UKBA in matters relating to deaths, serious injuries and other referrals.

Please refer to the Job Description for full role responsibilities. 

The Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate:

Experience 

• Proven experience in leading and managing teams in complex and high-profile investigations, ideally within a regulatory, oversight or public sector context. 
• Strong track record in providing strategic direction ensure the delivery of high-quality, independent and robust investigations. 
• Extensive experience in people management; including objective setting, monitoring performance and wellbeing, providing feedback, conflict resolution, and staff development. 
• Experience in workforce planning and managing demand and capacity. 
• Proven experience of investigating, leading investigations, managing complex situations arising from these and how to support survivors and victims of criminality. 
• Experienced leader with a track record of working effectively with others. 
• Experience of working as part of a senior management team to develop and implement the strategic vision for a function or organisation.
• An experienced leader with a track record of building high performing operational teams in a complex environment. 
• Experience of managing disclosure in complex investigations
• Experience of leading teams through significant change, engaging and motivating staff to embrace new ways of working.
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Desirable:

Skills and Abilities 

• Excellent intellectual ability, and the ability to analyse complex legislation and apply it to appropriate cases.
• The ability to manage, motivate and develop people.
• The ability to work effectively in a challenging environment with competing priorities. 
• Good judgement and ability to make decisions.
• Highly developed decision-making skills.
• Evidence of excellent analytical and report writing skills.
• Highly developed oral, written and presentation skills.
• Good influencing and negotiation skills and the ability to persuade through personal credibility.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate and maintain good relationships with senior officials in all areas of public life.
• Experience of supporting staff who are working in an environment with significant scrutiny, challenge and potentially emotive material.
• High emotional intelligence. 
• Proven experience in mentoring, coaching and developing team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. 

Desirable:

• An understanding of Policing in the UK.
• Driving license valid in England and Wales. 

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

Emotional Consideration:

In performing this role, you will have regular exposure to distressing material which will likely be impactful, traumatic and challenging. Given the nature of the work, it is also possible that you will have contact with individuals who are experiencing extreme distress. 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. 

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About the Company

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.