Investigating Officer

Investigating Officer Quantity of Posts Available: 3 Main purpose of job The post holder may be placed and/or undertake roles across the following teams: Maladministration - Investigation or Further Investigation teams To undertake impartial desk-based analysis and investigation of complaints from people who believe a public body caused them to sustain an injustice. Own Initiative - Systemic investigation team To support the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman (NIPSO) within the ''Own Initiative'' investigation function by impartially assessing and investigating concerns of possible systemic maladministration and/or systemic injustice by public bodies in the Ombudsman''s jurisdiction. Local Government Ethical Standards - Councillor Conduct investigation team To assess and, in appropriate cases, investigate complaints alleging that a Councillor or a former Councillor may have breached the NI Local Government Code of Conduct for Councillors. In each of these roles the post holder will be required to prepare detailed and analytical written reports in NIPSO''s corporate style. Renumeration NIPSO offers attractive remuneration aligned to NJC scales. The salary for this post is currently equivalent to National Joint Council (NJC) PO2 which is £41,177 p.a. Location The role will be based at NIPSO, Progressive House, 33 Wellington Place, Belfast, BT1 6HN. Working Arrangements We operate flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements i.e. a mix of working from home ..... full job details .....