Workplace Investigator

3 months contract with a Local Authority Pay Rate: £283.24 Per day Umbrella Summary This is a 3-month contract position with a Local Authority, offering a daily pay rate of £283.24 under an umbrella arrangement. The Workplace Investigator will serve as an independent Investigating Officer, responsible for handling complex, sensitive, and high-risk employment investigations within the Council.

The role requires conducting thorough and unbiased investigations into various employment-related issues, including disciplinary actions, grievances, whistleblowing, conduct, and safeguarding matters.

Responsibilities

Conduct formal investigations into complex employment issues such as disciplinary actions, grievances, whistleblowing, conduct, and safeguarding. Serve as an independent and impartial Investigating Officer, ensuring confidentiality and fairness throughout the investigation process. Review terms of reference and create investigation plans to explore all relevant lines of enquiry.

Collect, review, and analyze documentary, electronic, witness, and other pertinent evidence. Conduct investigatory interviews using effective questioning techniques to establish facts and clarify evidence. Prepare detailed, evidence-based investigation reports, presenting findings, relevant facts, disputed evidence, and mitigating circumstances.

Requirements

Extensive experience in providing employee relations advice on complex formal cases. Proven experience in conducting complex workplace investigations. Experience in producing detailed investigation reports and presenting findings at formal hearings. Experience collaborating with Trade Unions and employee representatives.

Experience in delivering training and development on workplace investigations, employee relations, or other HR-related topics. CIPD Level 5 or an equivalent HR qualification, or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through professional practice. Essential investigation training. An investigation qualification is desirable.

Comprehensive knowledge of employment law and employee relations practices. Detailed understanding of People Management Policies, including disciplinary, grievance, attendance management, flexible working, whistleblowing, and capability procedures. Additional Information Working hours: 35 hours per week Location: 160 Whitechapel Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 1BJ, United Kingdom Work pattern: 2 to 3 days a week in the office Payment schedule: Bi-weekly Application deadline: 12th November 2026, apply as soon as possible.