People Services Investigations Officer Full Time Preston
2 weeks ago
Salary £36,363 - £40,777 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | County Hall, Preston
**International Sponsorship**- this role is **not**open to international sponsorship
Are you an experienced workplace investigator who cares deeply about fairness, integrity, and making a real difference? If that sounds like you, we’d love you to join our **Employee Relations**team within **People Services**at **Lancashire County Council**.
As a **People Services Investigations Officer**, you’ll play a key role in helping us build a positive, inclusive workplace culture. You’ll be at the heart of some of our most important employee relations work, leading investigations and supporting managers to get things right.
**What you’ll be doing**:
- Taking the lead on complex investigations - from disciplinary and grievance cases to bullying and harassment concerns.
- Writing clear, impartial reports that inform fair and consistent decisions.
- Helping us improve how we manage cases by shaping systems and reporting tools.
- Offering expert advice to managers on best practice and investigation processes.
- Presenting your findings at formal hearings and contributing to training and development.
**What we’re looking for**:
- CIPD Level 5 (or working towards it), or equivalent experience in employee relations.
- A strong track record of handling workplace investigations with professionalism and care.
- Sound knowledge of employment law, ACAS guidance, and what good employee relations looks like.
- Great communication skills - you’ll be confident, empathetic, and able to influence and coach stakeholders of all levels.
- A keen eye for detail, with a drive to help us keep improving.
If you're passionate about fairness, culture and want to help shape a workplace where everyone feels respected and supported, we’d love to hear from you.
**Closing Date**:20 October 2025
**Interview date**:5/6 November 2025
**Why join us?**
By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you, with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.
In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, which includes:
- A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
- A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
- Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
- Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
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