Investigating Officer

Job Vacancy

As part of the HR team, you will be based in Midlothian House, Dalkeith, working across the whole of Midlothian.  You will be responsible for undertaking employee relations investigations in line with Council People Policies, this will involve meeting witnesses to take statements and preparing final reports for presentation at any subsequent hearing.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR generalist to expand their investigation and case management experience to enhance their employee relations knowledge. Reporting to an HR Business Partner you will have a trusted advisor to discuss cases with on an ongoing basis.

You must be able to demonstrate an ability to investigate fully, fairly, objectively and in a timely manner and produce comprehensive reports of a high standard.  Understanding the employment law requirements of “balance of probabilities” is critical to success in this role.

You must have a degree level qualification in an HR or related discipline or be able to demonstrate extensive relevant experience of employment investigations.  You should also have a strong analytical approach to your work, be detail conscious and demonstrate problem solving skills. Associate membership of the CIPD would be desirable.

KNOWLEDGE:

Essential

• Degree level qualification or be able to demonstrate extensive relevant experience
• Experience of undertaking investigative work in a multi disciplined organisation and /or in an environment providing a service of legal authority.
• A strong analytical approach to work with an emphasis on problem solving.
• Ability to write robust, comprehensive investigative reports for Senior Management.
• An understanding of local government or other large public sector organisations.
• An understanding of legislation relevant to this area of work.

Desirable

Associate level membership of the CIPD

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, 8^th May 2024

INTERVIEW DATE: Wednesday, 15^th May 2024

Job Advert

Position Title: Investigating Officer

Position Number: RAB0039

Directorate: Place

Location: Midlothian House (Hybrid working available)

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hour per week. Flexible working applications will be considered.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £31,633.60 per annum.

Requirements

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you. 

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.