Investigator - Relief

Lincolnshire pa.; Swineshead; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Pension provision

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking an Investigator to join the Investigations team. You will conduct fair, thorough and timely investigations into disciplinary, grievance and other complex employment matters, working with managers and HR colleagues, and producing clear reports.

The post offers hybrid working with a nominated base and flexibility to fit caring responsibilities or personal commitments. You will need to communicate confidently in English and uphold our values.

Qualifications

• Experience of investigating workplace matters in HR, management or relevant setting.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex cases fairly and professionally.
• Strong listening, communication and report-writing skills.
• Sound judgement, professional curiosity and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of employment law and investigation practice.
• Integrity and commitment to a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fair, thorough investigations into disciplinary, grievance and other complex employment matters.
• Produce clear, accurate investigation reports and present findings where required.
• Work with managers, HR colleagues and trade union representatives as needed.
• Communicate findings effectively and contribute to recommendations for resolution.

Skills

Investigating workplace matters

Handling sensitive cases

Listening & reporting

Judgement & attention to detail

Employment law knowledge

Integrity & employee experience

Job description

Join our Investigations team and conduct fair, thorough and timely investigations into disciplinary, grievance and other complex employment matters. You will work independently while receiving support from experienced colleagues. You will also work with managers, HR colleagues and trade union representatives, producing clear reports and presenting findings where required. Demand for the service varies, so this opportunity offers a flexible commitment that may fit well alongside other work, caring responsibilities or personal commitments. Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Smarter Working Employer We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process. Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed. Fluency Duty In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Our values - collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible - guide everything we do. We're looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve. Attached documents.

• experience of investigating workplace matters, gained in HR, management or another relevant setting;
• the ability to handle sensitive and complex cases fairly and professionally;
• strong listening, communication and report-writing skills;
• sound judgement, professional curiosity and attention to detail;
• knowledge of relevant employment law and investigation practice; and
• integrity and a commitment to a positive employee experience

• We offer a supportive team environment, flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary, pension provision, and learning and development opportunities.

For further information on all our benefits please see our brochure: Please note that previous applicants for this vacancy will not be reconsidered and do not need to reapply. Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements. At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.