Investigator – Complex Investigations (Hybrid)

Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR); Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension

Job summary

Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) is building a pool of Investigators for future opportunities. You will conduct investigations into deaths and other serious harm related to the Troubles/Conflict, using a range of investigative methods while keeping families informed and seeking information as needed.

You will work across multiple cases, develop plans, build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure compliance with policy and

Qualifications

• Established investigative experience gained through criminal justice or equivalent professional investigations.
• Experience and knowledge of investigative techniques and methodology to meet operational outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience of complex information gathering and problem solving.
• Capable of building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with an ability to draft high quality investigation products clearly and concisely, using plain language.
• Ability to work efficiently, under pressure and at pace, and prioritise competing tasks.
• Ability to manage challenge, respond to quality assurance exercises and feedback constructively.
• Strong IT skills and ability to adapt to use a range of case work management systems.
• Knowledge of the context in which the Commission operates, societies in transition and impact of trauma on families and communities.
• Experience completing case files and liaising with prosecuting authorities as required.
• Demonstrate the values set out in the ICRIR Code of Conduct.
• Willingness to obtain SC clearance if not already cleared.
• Nationality requirements; sponsorship restrictions apply.
• Knowledge of or experience with investigations in Northern Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Undertake investigations into deaths and other serious harm incidents; plan own investigative actions.
• Work flexibly across Investigation teams.
• Develop and implement plans to investigate serious and complex crimes.
• Ensure material generated is examined in line with legislation and policy.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and manage risk in investigations.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure relevant intelligence is communicated to the appropriate team.
• Build and manage case files, including in criminal investigations where required.
• Contribute to efficient working culture and explore new ways of working and innovation.
• Recognise and pursue reconciliation and restorative justice.

Skills

Investigative experience

PIP2 holder

Information gathering

Stakeholder relationships

Strong communication

Work under pressure

QA & feedback

IT skills

Trauma context

Case file management

Liaison with authorities

Values & conduct

SC clearance readiness

NI investigations

Job description

Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) is building a pool of Investigators for future opportunities. You will conduct investigations into deaths and other serious harm related to the Troubles/Conflict, using a range of investigative methods while keeping families informed and seeking information as needed.

You will work across multiple cases, develop plans, build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure compliance with policy and