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We are currently recruiting on behalf of our public sector client for a Head of Investigations to be based out in **Hamilton, Scotland.**

The Head of Investigations (HOI) will support the Director of Operations and Commissioner in leading and directing teams who are carrying out effective and efficient investigations into serious matters involving the police in Scotland. These can include investigations into deaths in police custody and criminal allegations against the police.

As HOI, you will lead and direct several investigative teams with responsibility for carrying out independent investigations as prescribed in the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 and associated Regulations. The post holder will have proven experience of managing complex investigations and a background in carrying out a similar function in an inspection, regulatory, or enforcement environment.

The role is on a permanent basis and it will be paying **£68,540 - £79,109.**

**Main Duties**:

- Strategically lead and direct investigations in accordance with relevant legislation and associated Regulations.
- Ensure compliance with legislative requirements, agreed operating procedures, protocols and guidelines and to continually review procedures to take into account any changes.
- Manage the preparation, accuracy and timeliness of reports as directed, on any matter concerning investigations and its activities.
- Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally.
- Ensure that all correspondence, including enquiries and/or other processes, are allocated effectively and thereafter concluded within set time frames, having attained the highest possible standard.
- Form part of the senior management team and actively engage in strategic planning and policy implementation.
- Lead on complex internal projects as required.
- Assist with the preparation of policy / procedural documents and the implementation of the Commissioner’s strategy in respect of investigations.
- Ensure the effective and efficient management and development of resources to achieve PIRC strategies, policies and objectives.

**Essential Requirements**:

- Investigative Skills - Demonstrate experience in leading and directing complex investigations, and be able to evidence skills in information gathering, analysis and producing outcomes.
- People management - Demonstrate experience in raising performance using constructive challenge, feedback and coaching skills, seeking support and advice from HR professionals when needed.
- Communication and engagement - Demonstrate experience in producing high quality investigation and other reports, communicating findings and evidence clearly and concisely.
- Oral Communication - Demonstrate experience in engaging in a credible manner with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that objectives and outcomes are achieved.
- Analysis and Use of Evidence - Demonstrate experience in using evidence to assess, measure and evaluate investigations, considering the impact on outcomes.
- ** **Knowledge and understanding of College of Police guidance for Investigation
- Good general education - degree level or equivalent relevant professional qualification / experience with evidence of continuous professional development
- Minimum of 10 years proven experience of strategically managing investigations into complex cases which are often challenging and high profile
- A minimum of 8 years proven team management experience with the ability to build an effective team environment in a fast paced setting
- Proven experience in evidence collection, analysis and presentation and surveillance techniques
- Sharp analytical skills and ability to exercise sound judgement
- Proven experience of working with internal and external parties to complete tasks successfully
- Approachable, with personal integrity, and the ability to engender confidence and respect
- Leadership skills, including decision making, governance and management skills, motivating and developing others in order to improve standards and deliver against competing priority
- Ability to drive the development of organisational policy and strategy and cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, with experience of highly developed influencing, negotiating and diplomacy skills.
- Full driving licence

**If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us We have a “Refer A Friend” bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed**

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