Bank Investigating Officer

Job overview

We are looking to expand our pool of Bank HR Investigating Officers to support the delivery of high-quality employment investigations across the Trust.

This is a flexible opportunity ideal for experienced professionals who can undertake complex, sensitive investigations on an ad-hoc basis. You will play a key role in ensuring investigations are conducted fairly, thoroughly, and in line with Trust policies, supporting effective and timely decision-making.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will carry out investigations in accordance with the Disciplinary Policy and Grievance Policy. The post holder will be accountable for ensuring that the investigations are undertaken to a high standard, are concise but include all relevant information and are completed within the required timeframes.  The outcome of each investigation will include a report which will confirm if evidence is found to support the allegations being investigated.  The investigator will meet with all witnesses and respondents to gather the facts of the issues raised. Investigation formats include a potentially highly sensitive range of interviews/meetings which are held with any staff involved.  Investigators will be required to demonstrate the ability to manage each scenario sensitively. The investigator will be required to present the findings to the Commissioning/Case Manager to enable them to determine what actions they wish to take following completion of the investigation.  The investigator will assist with providing training to managers on elements of the disciplinary  process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.