Head of Investigations

**VACANCIES**

**HEAD OF INVESTIGATIONS**

**SALARY/GRADE**

**£68,540 - £79,109 C2 STAFF WILL BE APPOINTED ON POINT 1 OF SCALE- £68,540**

**STATUS**

**Permanent**

**HOURS OF WORK**

**Around 37 hours per week - flexible working patterns are welcome**

**LOCATION**

**Hamilton - Currently working to a hybrid model of office and home working**

The PIRC was established in 2013 and is responsible for carrying out independent investigations into incidents involving the police and independently review the way the police handle complaints from the public.

Our aim is to secure public confidence in policing in Scotland by supporting continuous improvement and promoting positive change.

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 specific tasks of the role are set out at Section 4.

They should also have a good general education with degree level or equivalent relevant professional qualification / experience with evidence of continuous professional development. They should be able to evidence their abilities meet the essential requirements for the post.

The PIRC offers 25 days of annual leave plus 5.5 privilege days, competitive pension and benefits and operates flexible working arrangements.

As Head of Investigations, you will be required to travel throughout Scotland, therefore applicants must hold a full driving licence.

**How to Apply**

The shortlisting will take place thereafter and successful applicants will be invited to interview at a date to be agreed.

**Please do not substitute your Curriculum Vitae for a completed form since this will not be considered.