Proactive Investigation Manager

Requirements of the role

Are you an excellent people manager who has experience of managing a team of Investigators?

We are seeking a Proactive Investigation Manager to join our newly established team. This hybrid role involves extensive travel for onsite investigations.

The role

As the team manager, you will be at the forefront of managing and supporting a team dedicated to conducting thorough on-site and desk-based investigations at solicitor practices throughout England and Wales.

In this pivotal role, you will provide technical and investigative advice, ensuring the highest quality of remote and on-site assistance to your team members. You will oversee complex, multi-faceted investigations, lead proactive projects, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver well-calibrated, risk-based outcomes in a cost-effective manner.

Working closely with the Head of Proactive Investigations & Intelligence, Intelligence Managers, and the Proactive Investigation Team, you will play a crucial role in managing proactive investigations casework. Your leadership will be instrumental in forging constructive relationships with key stakeholders, scheduling and resourcing urgent and high-priority investigative work, and contributing to the strategic direction and performance of the Unit.

You will be responsible for delivering weekly management reports on key operational activities, ensuring that all investigations are conducted fairly, proportionately, and in a timely manner. By taking ownership of the team’s deliverables, you will act as the central liaison point with Legal and Enforcement, Investigation Managers, and support investigation officers at Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal hearings. Your role will also involve handling complaints in accordance with internal procedures and deputising for the Head of Proactive Investigations and Intelligence when necessary.

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