Proactive Investigation Officer

SOLICITORS REGULATION AUTHORITY; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public regulatory body is seeking experienced Proactive Investigation Officers to join their new team in a hybrid role. You will conduct investigations to protect the public interest and mitigate regulatory risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in investigation, intelligence, or professional regulation, coupled with excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive benefits package and the chance to drive positive change.

Benefits

Generous flexible benefits package

Excellent pension scheme

3% bonus upon successful completion of probation

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading complex investigations and making risk-based recommendations.
• Proven experience in investigation, intelligence, audit, or professional regulation.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate large volumes of information efficiently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including drafting documents.

Responsibilities

• Identify, investigate, and secure evidence of regulatory breaches.
• Conduct both desk-based and onsite investigations.
• Produce fair, accurate, and evidence-based reports.
• Conduct interviews and obtain witness statements.

Skills

Leading complex investigations

Critical analysis

Excellent communication

Application of legislation

Job description

Are you a seasoned investigator with experience in making risk-based recommendations? Do you have a proven track record in investigation, intelligence, audit, or professional regulation?

We are seeking dedicated Proactive Investigation Officers to join our newly established team. This hybrid role involves travel for onsite investigations.

The Role

In this role, you will identify, investigate, and secure evidence of regulatory breaches and other applicable legislation. You will also develop and implement plans for proactive investigation, considering risk indicators to develop proposals for targeted proactive reviews.

As a Proactive Investigation Officer, you will conduct both desk-based and onsite investigations to protect the public interest and mitigate regulatory risks. You will lead site visits independently, gathering and analysing information and intelligence from multiple sources to identify potential misconduct, emerging themes, and regulatory risks, using sound judgment based on the SRA's Enforcement Strategy. Your responsibilities will include producing fair, accurate, and evidence-based reports to the highest standards of quality, making and articulating investigative decisions succinctly and clearly, and obtaining evidence from various sources during site visits.

Additionally, you will conduct interviews and obtain witness statements with solicitors, employees, and third parties in an authoritative and competent manner. You will manage and report on progress and key outcomes, represent the SRA at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and/or Courts, and explain changes within the regulated legal sector to solicitors and employees. You will also collaborate across functions, compile and cross-reference complex investigation files, and liaise with other regulators, law enforcement, and external agencies.

What's in it for you?

• Lead investigations and play a crucial role in safeguarding the public
• Join a newly established team dedicated to proactive investigations and drive positive change
• Work collaboratively internally, and externally with different stakeholders
• Generous flexible benefits package, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation

What we're looking for

• Experienced in leading complex investigations and critically analysing information to make recommendations demonstrating risk-based judgment.
• Proven experience in one or more of the following areas - Investigation, Intelligence, audit or professional regulation.
• Ability to analyse, assimilate and evaluate large volumes of information in an efficient and effective way.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, inclusive of drafting complex documents to a high standard.
• Significant experience of applying and interpreting legislation, policy and criteria in decision making.
• Effective communication skills at all levels and in particular the ability to make complex matters easily understood by lay people.
• If you're based outside London, a full UK driving licence is required.

Please note that the closing date of this advert is 27 October 2025 at 09:00. Assessments will take place virtually in mid-November, and interviews will take place in late November and/or early December.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Previous applicants to this role within the last six months will not be considered.