Investigating Officer


    Location
    Belfast
    Date

    HAYS

    Investigating Officer, £17.94 per hour, Belfast, Hybrid working

    Your new company

    Hays is partnering with a non-governmental association to recruit for a temporary Investigating Officer. This role is based in Belfast City Centre.
    Your new role

    You will undertake impartial desk-based analysis and investigation of complaints, from people who believe they have been treated unfairly.

  • Investigate and analyse complaints in accordance with public policies/regulations and the operational procedures and standards of the Office.
  • Communicate effectively with service users and public bodies in line with the values of the office.
  • Identify the key issues in a complaint and make proportionate enquiries to gather relevant information.
  • Analyse large volumes of information from a range of sources, to decide on a case.
  • Interview parties to the investigation and witnesses as appropriate.
  • Reach conclusions, propose findings and make recommendations.
  • Develop and issue relevant high quality internal and external communications, including evidence-based briefings for senior management.
  • Monitor and evaluate compliance with recommendations made to public bodies.
  • Maintain accurate information on the case management system.
  • Maintain professional working relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders; and promote the organisation at external events
  • What you’ll need to succeed

    Educated to degree level (or equivalent) AND a minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience in collecting and analysing information to arrive at evidence based, written conclusions.ORA minimum of 4 years’ relevant work experience in collecting and analysing information to arrive at evidence based, written conclusions.
    Experience

  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to use sound and balanced judgment to support well-reasoned and appropriate decisions
  • Identifying and interpreting relevant legislation, codes and guidance, regulation or procedural requirements
  • Excellent written communication skills with the ability to write clearly and capture all important facts and opinions in drafting letters and reports
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills including the ability to manage a significant and complex caseload and meet tight timescales
  • Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to deal with robust challenge whilst showing appropriate empathy
  • Experience of carrying out challenging interviews to gather information
  • What you’ll get in return

  • Salary of £34,524 equivalent to £17.94 per hour
  • Hybrid working
  • Belfast City Centre Location
  • Temporary 4-month contract
  • Full time working pattern
  • What you need to do now

    If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
    If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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