Birmingham, Canary Wharf, Cardiff, Croydon, Sale or Wakefield Job Summary The role of an Investigations Disclosure Practitioner is challenging and interesting. You will be expected to make impartial and unbiased decisions when performing the role and ensure that our decisions can withstand scrutiny by being fair, balanced, and supported by legislation and appropriate guidelines. The IOPC Operations Directorate is overseen by the Deputy Director General, who is responsible for delivery of all operational work. The IOPC operate on a digital Case Management System (CMS) which allows for the electronic management of case building. Disclosure is also a key component part of the CMS, and the Investigations Disclosure Practitioner will be able to fulfil their role within the system. Investigations Disclosure Practitioners will provide advice and guidance to other staff that are fulfilling this role throughout the organisation, and assist case supervisors with the quality assurance of case files and retention of material. Job Description Monitor preparation of the disclosure schedules ensuring they are presented in the required format and submitted within statutory time limits. Liaise with Lead Investigator regarding existence, handling, and scheduling of sensitive material. Maintain security of all sensitive material, including source or surveillance material. Prepare reports and presentations to investigators, legal representatives and the judiciary as required. Liaise with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), Appropriate Authority, Coroner, other agencies, and counsel at case conferences and discuss disclosure, PII issues and possible defence arguments, as necessary. Support colleagues working in the disclosure manager role, providing advice and guidance as required. Ensure that necessary care for victims and witnesses is provided in an ethical and empathic manner and in accordance with legislation, policies, and procedures. Please refer to the Job Description for full role responsibilities. Our office locations that you can choose to work from are: Wakefield Sale Birmingham Cardiff Canary Wharf Croydon For this role you will support one of the following regions and may be expected to travel to the region occasionally. We will cover travel expenses for this if you are travelling to an office that is not your ‘home’ office. Wakefield Sale Cardiff Canary Wharf Monitor preparation of the disclosure schedules ensuring they are presented in the required format and submitted within statutory time limits. Liaise with Lead Investigator regarding existence, handling, and scheduling of sensitive material. Maintain security of all sensitive material, including source or surveillance material. Prepare reports and presentations to investigators, legal representatives and the judiciary as required. Liaise with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), Appropriate Authority, Coroner, other agencies, and counsel at case conferences and discuss disclosure, PII issues and possible defence arguments, as necessary. Support colleagues working in the disclosure manager role, providing advice and guidance as required. Ensure that necessary care for victims and witnesses is provided in an ethical and empathic manner and in accordance with legislation, policies, and procedures. Please refer to the Job Description for full role responsibilities. Our office locations that you can choose to work from are: Wakefield Sale Birmingham Cardiff Canary Wharf Croydon For this role you will support one of the following regions and may be expected to travel to the region occasionally. We will cover travel expenses for this if you are travelling to an office that is not your ‘home’ office. Wakefield Sale Cardiff Canary Wharf Person specification Essential Experience Proven experience of undertaking the role of Investigations Disclosure Practitioner or equivalent in a criminal investigation, experience of using the electronic Case Management Systems. Experience of having been a case builder who has completed files of evidence for criminal trials at the Magistrates, Coroners and Crown Courts. Proven experience of making appropriate and effective decisions based on assessment and analysis of existing and emerging information. Evidence of effective oral and written communication skills including report writing. Experience of engaging effectively with a diverse range of individuals and stakeholders. Delivering a high standard of work within demanding timescales. Working effectively in a changing environment. Essential Technical A sound knowledge and understanding of the Criminal Procedure & Investigations Act 1996 and relevant amendments to disclosure requirements. Desirable Technical Practical knowledge of CPIA, DPA, FOI, PRA and GPMS. Current UK DVLA Driving Licence. Alongside your salary of £34,067, Independent Office for Police Conduct contributes £9,869 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles, to find out more, please click here. We'll assess you against these Higher Executive Officer (HEO) equivalent Level behaviours during the application process: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing At application stage, we will also assess your Experience. If you are shortlisted for interview, we we will provide more details at that stage regarding what will be assessed. Anticipated assessment and interview dates are week commencing 8th September. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. 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To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job Contact Name : recruitment@policeconduct.gov.uk Email : recruitment@policeconduct.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : recruitment@policeconduct.gov.uk Further information https://www.policeconduct.gov.uk/