Job Vacancy As a key member of our HR team, you will be based at Fairfield House in Dalkeith and work across the whole of Midlothian. In this role, you will lead employee relations investigations in line with Council People Policies, meeting with witnesses, gathering evidence, and producing clear, well‑structured reports for any subsequent hearings. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to broaden their investigation and case management experience. You’ll enhance your employee relations knowledge while working closely with an HR Business Partner, who will be available to offer guidance and support as cases progress. To succeed, you will bring the ability to carry out investigations that are thorough, fair, objective, and timely. You will be confident in producing high‑quality, comprehensive reports and understand the importance of applying the “balance of probabilities” standard in line with employment law. You will hold a degree-level qualification in HR or a related field or be able to demonstrate significant equivalent experience. You will have previous experience in investigative work within a similar environment, coupled with strong report‑writing skills. An analytical mindset, excellent attention to detail, and effective problem‑solving abilities are essential attributes for this role. Associate membership of the CIPD is desirable. KNOWLEDGE: Essential Degree level qualification or be able to demonstrate extensive relevant experience Experience of undertaking investigative work in a multi disciplined organisation and/or in an environment providing a service of legal authority. A strong analytical approach to work with an emphasis on problem solving. Ability to write robust, comprehensive investigative reports for Senior Management. An understanding of local government or other large public sector organisations. An understanding of legislation relevant to this area of work. Desirable Associate membership of the CIPD CLOSING DATE: Monday 20th April INTERVIEW DATE: Thursday 7th May Job Advert Position Title: Investigating Officer Position Number: RAB0046 Directorate: Place Location: Fairfield House/Hybrid Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 28 hours per week Working Pattern: To be agreed Weeks per year: 52 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 28 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £27,540.60 per annum. Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you. Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.