Investigations Specialist (0679)

The role

Due to increasing demand from clients for support around workplace investigations – including grievances and disciplinary matters – we are seeking to recruit a dedicated investigator to conduct workplace investigations as we continue to develop and grow our Investigations Unit.  This role offers the opportunity to be a key part in the development, growth and management of the Investigations Unit which is an important element of the NSL's future strategy.

The role will be supporting the whole NSL and can be based out of any of our seven offices across the UK – including homeworking as part of our hybrid working policy.  Travel may be required subject to the needs of any particular investigation.

Mills & Reeve's Employment, Pensions & Immigration NSL acts for many large employers across a range of sectors, including health, higher education, manufacturing, retail, automotive and life sciences.

The person

The role will suit those with experience of conducting workplace investigations, especially those at a more senior level within an organisation. You will be able to demonstrate how you have planned investigations, assessed evidence, handled sensitive interviews and contributed to clear, reasoned findings.

You may therefore be an employment lawyer, looking for a new challenge within your career. You may be a HR professional with experience of supporting an organisation with its internal investigations.  Over 125 people in the NSL work collaboratively across offices and sectors, meaning there will be plenty of support available to the successful candidate in moving into this newly created role.

The activities

You will manage a caseload of independent workplace investigations from scoping to final report, planning enquiries, reviewing evidence, interviewing witnesses and producing clear, balanced findings. You will keep clients updated, manage timescales and resources, and raise changes to scope or emerging concerns promptly. Throughout, you will protect confidentiality and remain impartial.

Please read the job description below for full requirements and responsibilities.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The benefits

As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Click here to find out more about our core benefit offering.

Pre employment screening

If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request.

Use of AI during the recruitment process

Technology is changing rapidly and we are all increasingly using AI software in our day to day lives, as well as using it to support our learning and professional development.

Here at Mills & Reeve, we embrace the use of technology and AI and we recognise that candidates may use AI tools to support their applications. As a regulated industry, we expect candidates to use such tools responsibly, honestly and in a manner that allows us to make a fair and accurate assessment of their individual skills, experience and suitability for the role.

Please ensure you have thoroughly read the document attached below to understand what we deem acceptable uses of AI. 

The firm

At Mills & Reeve, our 1,450 plus people and over 850 lawyers share one vision – achieve more together. It's a state of mind in every client relationship we start and every choice we make. And it's what clients consistently say distinguishes us from your average law firm.

You can expect a close and attentive working relationship with a team that's responsive when you need them. You'll receive advice tailored to your individual needs. Wherever in the world you or your business needs support, we'll draw on our network to give recommendations.

We're driven by our values – we're ambitious, we're open, we care and we collaborate. We embrace new ideas, communicate honestly and are easy to work with. We're committed to you, our planet, our communities and each other.

We've been listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list as one of the best big organisations, and we've recently been reaccredited Platinum Investors in People status – a standard achieved by only 8% of assessed organisations.

And finally

Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.

To find out more about our diversity and inclusion work, visit our website.