Job Information
- Job Category Governance
- Apply Before 04/23/2026, 10:55 PM
- Job Identification 2140
- Posting Date 04/09/2026, 11:09 AM
- Job Shift Day
- Hours Full Time/ Part Time
Job Description
UKRISalary: £46,743 per annum.Band: UKRI Band E.Contract Type: Open ended.Hours: Full-time/ Part Time. (minimum 0.8 FTE) (flexible working available)Location: Polaris House, Swindon – Hybrid Working – Minimum 2 days per week in the office.
Closing Date: Thursday 23rd April 2026.
Role Overview
The Workplace Investigations Senior Manager will be responsible for ensuring that investigations are completed in line with best practice as part of a professional investigation service. The role supports the effective and professional enforcement of UKRI policies through investigations and informal processes that enable good outcomes and maintain UKRI’s reputational standing.
The role will operate within a team of five and alongside a pool of trained investigators embedded in UKRI teams, as well as third-party investigators. The postholder will support proper use of investigation resources and ensure timely investigations relied upon for decision making.
The investigations will cover concerns raised in relation to the following policies:
- Grievances, Bullying & Harassment & Discrimination
- Whistleblowing
- Health and Safety
- Safeguarding, Complaints, Managing Performance and Conduct
- Research Integrity
- Modern Slavery
- Research Misconduct
The Workplace Investigations Senior Manager is a subject matter expert with significant experience in leading investigations work. Each investigation requires a tailored terms of reference reflecting the specific circumstances of the concern with the decision maker for the case.
They will deliver investigations including investigation plans, quality assurance of working papers, and drafting of reports. They will work with partners to ensure reports meet expectations and that actions from investigations are taken forward.
Responsibilities:
- Support the triage of complex concerns received into the Digital Front Door and complex case management meetings.
- Undertake workplace investigations, ensuring timely and quality delivery of cases in accordance with legislation and UKRI policies, such that the work can be relied upon for disciplinary or other action.
- Deliver investigations efficiently and effectively.
- Obtain technical case direction and decision-making for complex cases, working with legal, HR and other collaborators.
- Author high quality reports on investigation outcomes to enable enforcement of UKRI policies and related informal processes.
- Peer review terms of reference, investigation reports, and advice. Identify risks and escalate to stakeholders as needed.
- Maintain the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality, solving complex problems where strategy and governance are relevant.
- Foster effective relationships with a diverse set of collaborators to support investigations and engagement across the organisation.
- Support continuous improvement in investigative processes, talent development, and service excellence.
- Draft updates and professional guidance to stakeholders to support decision-making.
Key Skills
- Excellent people skills, able to influence and build strong working relationships at all levels.
- High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and sensitivity in complex situations.
- Strong analytical skills and judgement.
- Enthusiastic, motivated, adaptable, and proactive with the ability to work flexibly in a changing environment.
- Ability to innovate, challenge established thinking, and inspire change.
- Business awareness to assess and manage risk and make evidence-based judgements.
- Ability to gain confidence of stakeholders at senior levels as a trusted advisor.
Knowledge
- Strong understanding of governance standards and public sector rules including Managing Public Money.
- Gov 13 Functional Standard on Fraud and related standards for UKRI work.
- Public Interest Disclosure Act and its implementation.
- ACAS Code of Conduct.
- PHSO Complaints Handling Standards.
Personal Specification
The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).
- Investigations training from an accredited provider, with CPD evidence. (S)
- Experience delivering workplace investigations with case management systems. (S&I)
- Experience collaborating with executive teams and advising senior management. (S&I)
- Ability to innovate, challenge thinking, and drive change. (I)
- Ability to inspire and develop capability within a team. (I)
- Experience across multiple teams and promoting alignment. (S)
- Experience working with internal/external agencies including PHSO or others. (S)
Benefits
- An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
- 30 days’ annual leave plus 10.5 public and privilege days (full-time equivalent)
- Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible working options
Note: This description focuses on the role responsibilities, requirements, and benefits relevant to the position. Administrative/application-process details have been trimmed where not essential to the role. EEO statements are retained where applicable for compliance.
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