Forensic Investigation Manager

We are looking for a field-based Forensic Investigation Manager to join the team.

Your role

In the role of Forensic Investigation Manager, you will support a team of Forensic Investigators who conduct on-site investigations at solicitor's practices. You will also oversee numerous and complex multi-faceted investigations and projects that lead to a cost effective, outcome focused conclusion.

The successful candidate will have first-hand experience in conducting financial investigations and have a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations that we govern by, and how we apply these accordingly.

You will forge successful working relationships both internally and externally and demonstrate collaborative working to ensure business goals are met.

The role is field-based and will require travel throughout England and Wales including to our main office in Birmingham. A car allowance (subject to minimum mileage criteria) and appropriate equipment will be provided to allow you to work in the field.

Your team

As a highly competent leader you will give your team technical and investigative advice of the highest quality, providing remote and on-site assistance to all team members as and when required.

You will have accountability and oversight of the progression and quality of investigations handled by your team and you will make sure that cases are managed on time and that quality standards are consistently high.

With previous experience of managing and/or mentoring others, you will provide excellent leadership and development to maximise your team's performance to meet KPIs.

What we can offer you

• Lead, manage and mentor a team who are at the forefront of conducting our on-site investigations
• Ownership of deliverables - you will act as the central liaison point between teams working on investigations
• A stimulating, challenging and interesting opportunity where no two days will be the same
• A role where you can showcase your investigation experience and knowledge of accounts
• Engagement with other senior managers to provide meaningful contributions to the wider Investigation and Enforcement Unit's performance.

What we are looking for

• First-hand experience of conducting financial investigations
• Experience of mentoring and coaching other professionals
• Practical experience of complex cases and drafting reports in a contentious or regulatory environment
• Ability to communicate effectively at senior levels
• Track record of leading and delivering solutions and taking accountability for the successful resolution of highly complex issues.

There is a full role profile attached at the bottom of this advert.

Useful and additional information

This is a full-time role. However, we may be able to consider applications for a minimum of 28 hours per week over 4 days.

Salary for this role is £67,502 outside London and £74,253 for London, plus £5,600 car cash allowance.

The role is field-based and will require extensive travel throughout England and Wales as necessary, including to our main office in Birmingham. A car allowance of £5,600 per annum (subject to minimum mileage criteria) and appropriate equipment will be provided.

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To apply

Please click 'apply' to complete the online application form and upload a CV and cover letter, addressing how you meet the essential criteria listed under the 'what we are looking for' section above.

To find out more about the recruitment and selection process and how to make the most of your application, please visit our jobs pages.

The closing date of this advert is 5 May 2025 at 23:55, however we may choose to close this at an earlier date. If you are interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Remote assessments are scheduled to take place on 15 and 16 May.

In person interviews are anticipated to take place in the weeks of 2 and 9 June in our Birmingham or London office.