Investigating Officer (0626)

Informal Queries

• For informal queries about the role, please contact Sue Horner (Head of Case Management) at Sue.horner@warwick.ac.uk 

Flexible Working

• We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

Join our People Team at an exciting moment as we strengthen and professionalise our newly formed Case Management function. As an Investigating Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering fair, robust and high‑quality investigations that support a consistent and trusted employee relations service across the University. 

In this role, you will lead on a portfolio of complex and sensitive investigations, including staff complaints and grievances, allegations of misconduct, bullying and harassment, discrimination, safeguarding concerns and other high‑risk matters requiring formal investigation. You will be responsible for producing clear, balanced and evidence‑based reports that support fair and timely decision‑making. 

You’ll work closely with colleagues across People Partnering, Conduct & Resolution, Legal Services and recognised Trade Unions, ensuring investigations are thorough, compliant and aligned with best practice guidance from bodies such as CIPD, UUK and the OIA. A key part of the role will be supporting quality assurance, strengthening investigative capability across the team, and contributing to continuous improvement in our processes, policies and practice. 

This is a varied and influential role, offering the opportunity to shape standards, coach others and contribute to institution‑wide learning. You will be exposed to highly sensitive and complex situations, requiring sound judgement, resilience and a calm, professional approach. 

This position would suit an experienced and confident employee relations or higher‑education professional with strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to operate independently while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team culture. You will be adept at managing competing priorities, maintaining high standards of documentation and compliance, and presenting findings clearly to a range of internal and external stakeholders — including appeal panels and, where required, employment tribunals. 

If you are committed to delivering fair, balanced and high‑quality investigations and want to play a key role in strengthening our case management capability we’d love to hear from you. 

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

This role lies within the People Partnering team who are supported by the People Operations team and Centres of Excellence including Employee Relations, Talent and Development and Reward. 

You’ll join a growing team of dedicated professionals who are constantly looking to improve and provide the best service possible to their stakeholders.   

The team are dedicated to enabling colleagues within the institution to achieve their maximum potential and deliver the University’s three pillars: excellence, financial sustainability and rankings and reputation.  

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

* World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

CLOSING DEADLINE: Thursday 18th June 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline. 

You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:

1. Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).

2. Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.

3. Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).

• Interview Date: 22nd and 23rd June 2026 
• Start Date: 1 July 2026 

Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline -- you will not be able to submit an application form even if you opened it before the stated deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered.

You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).

Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.