Director of Investigations
Posted by: Saxton Bampfylde
Employed By: Independent Office for Police Conduct
Job Title: Director of Investigations
Salary: £93,000 pa (plus London Weighting £4968 if applicable)
Contract: Full-time
Location: Any IOPC Office Location
Application Deadline: Friday 17th January 2025 at 12pm
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is the police complaints watchdog that oversees the police complaints system in England and Wales. We investigate the most serious matters, including deaths following police contact and we set the standards by which the police should handle complaints. We are independent, which means that our decisions are made entirely independently of the police and government. Our vision is for everyone to be able to have trust and confidence in policing. The IOPC is on a journey to develop its culture, perspectives, and ethos to support the organisation’s core outcomes.
Following a restructure of the organisation and the appointment of the new Deputy Director General for Investigations & Oversight we are now looking to appoint a Director for Investigations. The appointed candidate will be welcomed into a dynamic and inclusive senior management team and have responsibility for the leadership of the newly reformed Investigations function.
The Director for Investigations will lead the reformation of a new national investigations team, contribute to the design, and lead the implementation of a new operating model, manage teams, resources, and budgets to a high standard within the legislative framework and ensure effective decision making in critical cases. They will be the strategic operational lead for critical incidents and lead on the IOPC investigative strategy and delivery. The successful candidate will represent the IOPC publicly in the media and work alongside the Directors of Engagement to ensure one IOPC voice and a seamless stakeholder experience.
This is an exciting and unique opportunity for someone who really wants to make a difference, is motivated by leading and developing a high performing team and enjoys providing inspirational leadership. We welcome applications from candidates who have excellent judgement and a proven track record of leading change, transformation and improving performance. Candidates will bring experience of working in a complex operational environment and considerable experience of leading investigations.
How to Apply
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Independent Office for Police Conduct on this appointment.
For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference OBPWB. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com.
Applications should be received by noon on Friday 17th January 2025.=