As an Investigations Manager – Core Business, you will be part of a dynamic investigations team working locally and nationally within the Investigation, Oversight and Casework directorate. Your responsibilities include setting investigation directions, understanding capacity, and making case decisions.

Alongside the Investigations Manager - Performance and Resourcing and Investigations Manager – Core Business, you will provide strategic leadership to investigative teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, robust, and independent investigations while embodying our core values.

You will oversee a team of Investigations Team Leaders - Core Business, accountable for the quality, timeliness, and efficiency of investigations.

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If successful at application, your suitability will be assessed against Grade 6Level behaviours during the selection process.

Throughout the recruitment process, your experience, strengths, and values will also be evaluated.

As part of the application, you will need to complete a Statement of Suitability addressing the essential criteria.

Anticipated assessment and interview dates are scheduled for W/C 11th and 18th August 2025.

Main Responsibilities

• Leadership and general:
• Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure high-quality investigations.
• Maintain consistent investigation delivery against policy and performance standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet the IOPC’s strategic objectives, including Stakeholder Engagement, Oversight, and Engagement Directors.
• Participate in the wider Investigations senior management team to shape strategic direction.
• Support the on-call function, advising on cases involving deaths, serious injuries, and other referrals.

For full role responsibilities, refer to the Job Description.

The Ideal Candidate

Experience

• Proven leadership in managing teams in complex investigations, preferably within regulatory, oversight, or public sectors.
• Strong track record in delivering independent, high-quality investigations.
• Experience in driving team performance and continuous improvement.
• Expertise in investigation methodologies for complex cases.
• Experience in strategic management and workforce planning.
• Financial management skills, including budgeting.
• Experience managing disclosure in investigations.
• Leadership through change, motivating staff to adapt to new practices.
• Experience working within a matrix management structure.
• Valid driving license for England and Wales.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex legislation.
• Motivational leadership and people development skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with competing priorities.
• High credibility and decision-making ability, including legal considerations.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with senior officials.
• Experience supporting staff under scrutiny and handling sensitive material.
• Ability to assess complex cases and develop effective solutions.
• Experience mentoring and fostering professional growth.
• Understanding of UK policing.

We value diversity and encourage applications from under-represented groups, including women, ethnic minorities, parents, carers, and disabled candidates, including neurodiverse individuals.

We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment. We offer various adjustments and support during the recruitment process, including extra time, formatting options, and written questions.

Additional Information:

Moving from another employer may affect childcare vouchers; check eligibility for other schemes at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.

Emotional Consideration:

This role involves exposure to distressing material and contact with distressed individuals. The IOPC offers wellbeing support including TRiM, peer support, counselling, and a Wellbeing Advisor. Staff are encouraged to engage with these resources. For discussions about the role’s emotional aspects, contact recruitment@policeconduct.gov.uk.

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About the Company

Be yourself:

The IOPC promotes equality and diversity, aiming to be a leader in inclusive employment and services. We are a Stonewall silver employer, committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter, and a Disability Confident employer. Our networks and initiatives support a diverse, inclusive workplace.

• Salary: £64,301 plus London weighting of £4,968 if based in Croydon or Canary Wharf
• Frequency: Annual
• Job Reference: iopc/TP/60/576
• Contract: Permanent
• Closing Date: 27 July 2025
• Location: Birmingham, Sale, Wakefield, Cardiff, Croydon, or Canary Wharf, UK