PB4, Investigator, HEO, Perm, Liverpool, London, Newport
Charity Commission
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Job summary
- Are you good at analysing large amounts of information in order to make well-reasoned decisions?
- Do you want to have a role in some of the Commission’s highest profile statutory inquiries?
- Do you want to play a part in stopping misconduct and mismanagement in charities?
You will further the Commission’s role in identifying and investigating misconduct and mismanagement in the administration of charities, promoting compliance by charity trustees and promoting public trust and confidence in charities.
As an Investigator you will be responsible for contributing to the work of the Investigations Team by conducting statutory inquiries. On the highest risk and profile cases you will be working alongside, or under the supervision of a Senior Investigator. All inquiries are focused on regulatory matters where the risk of financial harm or harm to vulnerable beneficiaries is highest.
You will ensure the regulatory concerns are pursued efficiently, effectively and expediently, in accordance with the Commission’s operational guidance and procedures, using the Commission’s legal powers to protect charities and their assets from risk of, or ongoing, abuse.
Although predominately a case working role, the post holder will also be expected to contribute, on an ad hoc basis, to the development of investigative and wider Commission policy and to assist senior managers in achieving the Directorate’s core aims.
Job description
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the effective and timely delivery of assessment, inquiry and follow up casework ensuring that targets are met, and the Commission’s risk framework is applied correctly. This will involve gathering, analysing and deciding when to share evidence/information/intelligence (including from open source material, on-site reviews of books and records, and interviews), then exercising some of the Commission’s most significant legal powers effectively and in accordance with the legal framework (taking advice and guidance as appropriate from the Commission’s Legal, Intelligence and Accountancy teams and external agencies).
- You will be expected to model the highest standards of drafting and maintenance of case records.
- When necessary, you will give evidence in court and/or at the Charity Tribunal.
- Assist in the development of operational working relationships with other government departments, regulators and agencies.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with all Commission staff, to apply a consistent approach to cases and compliance work at an operational and corporate level.
- Participate in project, case support work and undertake reasonable duties as required.
Person specification
Ability
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to gather information from a range of sources
- Strong analytical skills and sound judgment to evaluate large amounts of complex information and make effective decisions
- Sound understanding of managing risk and its application within an investigative framework
Experience
- Conducting criminal or civil investigations or other regulatory case work.
- Evidential information gathering and analysis/case working.
Technical
- Operational knowledge of risk management principles, investigations legislation, practices and regulatory frameworks gained from working with, or in, the charity sector, other civil regulator or investigatory body.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
Benefits
This is your chance to make a contribution that really matters and to make an impact in an organisation where your voice will be heard and your hard work noticed.
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We operate a flexible hybrid working policy where office attendance is combined with homeworking days dependent on role and corporate requirements.
We recognise everyone as an individual, accepting people for who they are and treating everyone fairly. We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring from all backgrounds and we aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion inclusion and wellbeing, aiming to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and has a sense of belonging.
We do not discriminate on the basis of culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor.
We offer access to the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme (employer contributions of 27.1%), far more than in the private sector, and a flexible, family-friendly environment. Additionally, you can look forward to other great benefits via our ‘Perkbox’ and ‘Edenred’ schemes. These include everything from an interest-free season ticket loan and bicycle loan (after two months) to discounts on gym membership, cinema tickets and restaurants. Please see the attached Charity Commission benefits document.
A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days per year.
The Charity Commission’s operational ambition is to realise the Commission’s values of being an expert regulator that is fair, balanced, and independent, which works in a way that is supportive, collaborative, and innovative to achieve our ambitions. We want to develop our capability to regulate charities to realise this goal and meet our statutory and public duties to ensure that charity in England and Wales can deliver maximum benefit to society in a way that upholds its reputation in the eyes of the public.
Work at the Charity Commission and you’ll make a difference every day to:
- The 170,000 charities of all shapes and sizes that we regulate across England and Wales.
- The trustees we partner with and advise.
- The people and causes that benefit from the £10bn generously donated each year by the public.
Find out more about working for us here.
To note: Any move across the Civil Service on or after 4 October 2018 may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
As part of the application process as a minimum you are asked to complete a CV and Personal Statement.
To apply for this post, you must complete an online application with the following:
- A blind CV setting out your Job History/Full Qualifications/Previous skill and experiences.
- A Personal Statement (maximum 750 words) demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria for the role outlined on the Job Description.
At interview you will be assessed on your technical knowledge and experience and the following behaviours:
- Making Effective Decisions.
- Communicating and influencing.
- Delivering at Pace.
Interview Arrangements
Interviews will be taking place on MS Teams.
The sift is due to take place on 09/05/2024.
Interviews will be held 20th, 21st and 22nd May 2024.
We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.
At the interview, the panel can then probe further and ask applicants to provide further specific examples that show how they best demonstrate their skills.
We reserve the right to raise the score required at any stage of the process to manage numbers.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment.
Behaviours:
The distinguishing Behaviours (the required skills, knowledge, and behaviours) for this role are set out in the Civil Service Behaviours Framework 2018 (Success Profiles - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)) and should be referred to when making this application.
You are required, under the Behaviours approach, to describe how you have dealt with a specific situation.
You must give evidence of your knowledge, skills, and behaviours and how you have applied this, such as what you did or said and how you interacted with other people.
When you are giving your examples, do not spend too many words on description and background information. Avoid using general or unspecific statements. Instead say what the situation was, what you did, what your thought process was and what was the result.
Reasonable Adjustment:
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled persons, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
- Contact Government Recruitment Service via Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
- Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Reserve Lists:
If we have more successful candidates than available vacancies, we will hold a 12-month reserve list as standard.
During that time, we may use the list to fill the same, or similar roles with closely matching essential criteria, without further testing of merit. Any appointments from the Reserve list will be made in strict merit order.
Applying:
We recognise everyone as an individual, accepting people for who they are and treating everyone fairly.
All applications for these vacancies must be made online. There are limited exceptions to this. Paper applications will only be considered if you have a disability that will prevent you from applying online. If this is the case, please email Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Once you have submitted your application it cannot be amended; only submit your application when you have completely finished and answered all the relevant questions.
Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Concerns/Complaints:
The Charity Commission’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, which outlines that selection for appointment is made on merit based on fair and open competition.
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then you should contact in the first instance hrselfservice@charitycommission.gov.uk.
If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web page here.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Theo Jarvis
- Email : recruitment@charitycommission.gov.uk
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- Email : charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
