Compliance and Investigations Manager at Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

Dorset Council UK; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking a Compliance and Investigations Manager to support their discipline procedure effectively. This position involves managing diverse teams and ensuring consistent handling of complaints. Ideal candidates should possess solid knowledge of employment law and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Flexi time scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave

Health & well-being services

Qualifications

• Meets essential criteria from the person specification.
• Experience managing casework related to discipline, grievance, bullying, and harassment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Discipline procedure, ensuring cases are handled fairly.
• Implement and monitor reporting schedules for the Senior Leadership Team.
• Provide quality assurance to complaints and investigations.

Skills

Understanding of employment law

Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude towards customer care

Job description

Job title: Compliance and Investigations Manager

Grade: G

Salary: £42,708 per annum (rising by annual increments to £45,718 per annum). More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week

Location: The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The role will be based at Service Headquarters, Salisbury with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices. The successful candidate is encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements. There will be a requirement to attend the base location approximately 3 days a week for key activities and meetings.

Appointment type: Permanent

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Robbie MacPherson, Station Manager - Area Leadership Team on 07770 813988 or email at [e-mail]

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 15 June 2025 (midnight). Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 3 July 2025 at Salisbury Fire Station. Further details regarding the interview format will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, including a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, family-friendly schemes including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria), and health & well-being services.

As a Compliance and Investigations Manager, you will:

1. Support the Compliance and Investigations team in delivering the Service’s Discipline procedure, providing objective, pragmatic expertise, ensuring all cases and people-related complaints are handled comprehensively and fairly.
2. Implement and monitor reporting schedules to provide assurance to the Senior Leadership Team.
3. Provide quality assurance to complaints and discipline investigations, ensuring an impartial and consistent approach across the service.

What makes you our ideal Compliance and Investigations Manager?

1. You will meet all essential criteria as detailed on the person specification.
2. You will have a good understanding of employment law and good practice.
3. You will have experience managing and leading a diverse team.
4. You will have previous experience managing casework related to discipline, grievance, bullying, and harassment cases.
5. You will have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude towards internal/external customer care.

For full details of the role and requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification.