Assistant Director: Estates Hours : 37 hours per week Salary : £62,792 per annum. Plus generous benefits. These include: • 50 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures) • Generous Occupational Pension Scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme) About the role Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this is a strategically important leadership role at a time when York College is accelerating its ambition to be recognised as one of the highest-performing colleges in the country. Leading the Estates team, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the College's Property Strategy, and the project management of capital projects ensuring high quality provision and value for money. You will drive our Environmental & Sustainability Development Strategy, Green Travel Plan and green technologies initiatives and have a positive impact on our drive for sustainability which is a major focus of our ambitions going forward. Other key tasks include ensuring efficient energy management and procurement, the delivery of services which are efficient and cost effective and are supported by high quality information standards, and the management, maintenance and statutory compliance of the College estate overall; this includes planning for refurbishments, capital projects and maintenance across the whole estate.Leading by example you will provide clear and confident leadership to the Estates team, providing support to staff, ensuring they have clear direction, receive regular positive feedback and have the necessary skills and qualifications to undertake their roles to a high standard. You will also work collaboratively with managers and their teams to deliver an outstanding service so that our Estate is an outstanding place in which to work and study. About the person You will be have a track record of successful Estates management in a large organisation, successful delivery of Estates and Facilities projects on time and to budget, and a proven track record of procurement and tendering which delivered value for money. You will possess a relevant qualification at HNC/HND or equivalent, relevant qualifications in Facilities Management, and an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation. Strong interpersonal and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. About the College We are a deeply ambitious organisation that is committed to delivering the highest quality of provision to the communities we serve. Our Strategic Plan is clear, we want to be the best 16-to-18 college in the country. This role is crucial to our ambitions. York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices. We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our state of the art gym. Please visit our website: Want to know more? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Phil Curtis, Chief Operating Officer, at . Important Notices See the attached document for Important Notices. Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website and apply using our application form. Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise to check your junk/spam folder as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings. Closing date : 5 May 2026 (9am) Interview date : 18 May 2026 We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG). As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. York College has signed up to the 'Mindful Employer' charter for employers who are positive about mental health. We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other 'protected' characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Assistant Director: Estates Hours : 37 hours per week Salary : £62,792 per annum. Plus generous benefits. These include: • 50 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures) • Generous Occupational Pension Scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme) About the role Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this is a strategically important leadership role at a time when York College is accelerating its ambition to be recognised as one of the highest-performing colleges in the country. Leading the Estates team, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the College's Property Strategy, and the project management of capital projects ensuring high quality provision and value for money. You will drive our Environmental & Sustainability Development Strategy, Green Travel Plan and green technologies initiatives and have a positive impact on our drive for sustainability which is a major focus of our ambitions going forward. Other key tasks include ensuring efficient energy management and procurement, the delivery of services which are efficient and cost effective and are supported by high quality information standards, and the management, maintenance and statutory compliance of the College estate overall; this includes planning for refurbishments, capital projects and maintenance across the whole estate.Leading by example you will provide clear and confident leadership to the Estates team, providing support to staff, ensuring they have clear direction, receive regular positive feedback and have the necessary skills and qualifications to undertake their roles to a high standard. You will also work collaboratively with managers and their teams to deliver an outstanding service so that our Estate is an outstanding place in which to work and study. About the person You will be have a track record of successful Estates management in a large organisation, successful delivery of Estates and Facilities projects on time and to budget, and a proven track record of procurement and tendering which delivered value for money. You will possess a relevant qualification at HNC/HND or equivalent, relevant qualifications in Facilities Management, and an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation. Strong interpersonal and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. About the College We are a deeply ambitious organisation that is committed to delivering the highest quality of provision to the communities we serve. Our Strategic Plan is clear, we want to be the best 16-to-18 college in the country. This role is crucial to our ambitions. York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices. We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our state of the art gym. Please visit our website: Want to know more? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Phil Curtis, Chief Operating Officer, at . Important Notices See the attached document for Important Notices. Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website and apply using our application form. Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise to check your junk/spam folder as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings. Closing date : 5 May 2026 (9am) Interview date : 18 May 2026 We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG). As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. York College has signed up to the 'Mindful Employer' charter for employers who are positive about mental health. We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other 'protected' characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Location: Shropshire (3 days per week) Reporting to: Group Chief People Officer The Opportunity: This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal HR leadership role within a complex, fast-paced, global organisation. We are looking for a commercially astute HR Director who operates as a true business leader, capable of influencing at the highest levels and shaping people strategy in line with ambitious growth objectives. You will sit at the intersection of people and business performance, partnering with board-level stakeholders and senior leaders to drive strategic outcomes. This role is not about maintaining the status quo. It is about building, evolving and delivering a forward-thinking people agenda that enables scale, transformation and sustained success. The Role: As HR Director, you will lead a high-performing team of approximately 11 HR specialists, ensuring the delivery of a best-in-class people function across a large, enterprise-scale environment. You will: - Act as a strategic advisor to the board and executive leadership team - Partner with senior and high-profile external stakeholders to influence business direction - Translate commercial objectives into impactful people strategies - Lead organisational design, workforce planning and transformation initiatives - Drive performance, engagement and leadership capability across the business - Build scalable, future-ready HR frameworks suited to a complex, matrixed organisation - Lead, mentor and elevate a team of HR professionals to deliver at pace and quality - Solve complex business challenges through a pragmatic, solutions-focused HR lens About You: You are a credible, high-impact HR leader with experience operating in large, global, enterprise environments such as professional services, consulting, technology or similarly complex organisations. You might have operated as a Strategic HR Business Partner or Head of HR ready for that move, but will need to demonstrate that you are an ambitious big hitter. You bring: - A proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders, including board and executive level as a strategic HR partner - Deep commercial acumen and the ability to align people strategy with business performance - Experience within large-scale, matrixed, multi-geography organisations - A strategic mindset with the ability to execute in fast-moving environments - Strong leadership capability with experience managing and developing sizeable HR teams - A solutions-oriented approach, able to navigate ambiguity and deliver outcomes - Confidence engaging with high-profile external stakeholders and partners Why This Role: This is a career-defining opportunity for an ambitious HR leader who wants to operate at the highest level, shape strategy and make a tangible impact on business performance. You will be empowered to think like a business leader, challenge constructively and drive meaningful change across a complex, evolving organisation.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Location: Shropshire (3 days per week) Reporting to: Group Chief People Officer The Opportunity: This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal HR leadership role within a complex, fast-paced, global organisation. We are looking for a commercially astute HR Director who operates as a true business leader, capable of influencing at the highest levels and shaping people strategy in line with ambitious growth objectives. You will sit at the intersection of people and business performance, partnering with board-level stakeholders and senior leaders to drive strategic outcomes. This role is not about maintaining the status quo. It is about building, evolving and delivering a forward-thinking people agenda that enables scale, transformation and sustained success. The Role: As HR Director, you will lead a high-performing team of approximately 11 HR specialists, ensuring the delivery of a best-in-class people function across a large, enterprise-scale environment. You will: - Act as a strategic advisor to the board and executive leadership team - Partner with senior and high-profile external stakeholders to influence business direction - Translate commercial objectives into impactful people strategies - Lead organisational design, workforce planning and transformation initiatives - Drive performance, engagement and leadership capability across the business - Build scalable, future-ready HR frameworks suited to a complex, matrixed organisation - Lead, mentor and elevate a team of HR professionals to deliver at pace and quality - Solve complex business challenges through a pragmatic, solutions-focused HR lens About You: You are a credible, high-impact HR leader with experience operating in large, global, enterprise environments such as professional services, consulting, technology or similarly complex organisations. You might have operated as a Strategic HR Business Partner or Head of HR ready for that move, but will need to demonstrate that you are an ambitious big hitter. You bring: - A proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders, including board and executive level as a strategic HR partner - Deep commercial acumen and the ability to align people strategy with business performance - Experience within large-scale, matrixed, multi-geography organisations - A strategic mindset with the ability to execute in fast-moving environments - Strong leadership capability with experience managing and developing sizeable HR teams - A solutions-oriented approach, able to navigate ambiguity and deliver outcomes - Confidence engaging with high-profile external stakeholders and partners Why This Role: This is a career-defining opportunity for an ambitious HR leader who wants to operate at the highest level, shape strategy and make a tangible impact on business performance. You will be empowered to think like a business leader, challenge constructively and drive meaningful change across a complex, evolving organisation.
Chief Operating Officer Location: UK -This role is a combination of working on customer sites, at our operational locations in Peterborough, Southampton and Runcorn and remote working. We're open on location for the right individual. Salary : Competitive About ICE With over 50 years of experience, ICE is the UK's largest independent provider of cleaning equipment, supporting thousands of customer sites across sectors including retail, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing and education. We combine industry expertise with innovation - from traditional equipment to cutting-edge robotic cleaning solutions - while helping our customers meet their sustainability goals. As a fast-growing business, we offer real opportunity to shape strategy, drive change and make a lasting impact. The Role We're looking for a high-impact Chief Operating Officer to take ownership of operational performance across a fast-growing, market leading business. This is a pivotal executive role where you will shape and execute operational strategy, scale service delivery and drive performance across a complex, multi-site operation. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will improve efficiency, enhance customer experience and support the next phase of growth with full accountability for delivering measurable results. Key Responsibilities Define and deliver operational strategy aligned to business growth Own service performance, KPIs and continuous improvement Act as senior escalation point for critical operational and customer issues Drive a culture of accountability, safety and operational excellence Lead the Service Delivery function through a team of managers Improve service quality, response times and customer satisfaction Use data and insight to identify risks, trends and opportunities Operational Oversight Hubs & Warehouse Own performance across regional hubs, ensuring efficiency, consistency and scalability Drive improvements in asset utilisation, inventory management and turnaround times Implement standardised processes for asset tracking, lifecycle management and quality control Field Engineering & Technical Services Lead nationwide field operations, ensuring high levels of productivity, safety and compliance Drive improvements in first-time fix rates, SLA performance and engineer utilisation Ensure consistent delivery of preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and compliance testing Helpdesk & Scheduling Oversee scheduling, resource planning and job allocation to maximise operational efficiency Improve response times, SLA adherence and customer communication Enhance systems and processes to increase visibility, accuracy and coordination Parts & Smartcall Ensure efficient parts supply, stock availability and supply chain performance Drive the development of Smartcall to improve remote diagnostics and reduce downtime Build strong supplier relationships to ensure cost control, quality and reliability Training & Development Own operational training strategy through the Training Service Delivery Managers Ensure workforce capability, compliance and ongoing technical development Align workforce development with operational goals and future business growth About You Proven senior operations leadership experience (COO/Operations Director level) Track record of improving performance, efficiency and scalability Strong commercial and strategic mindset Experience leading multi-site, service led operations Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills Experience in engineering, industrial cleaning equipment or service-based environments would be desirable Why Join ICE? Highly competitive salary package Employee benefits that work for you: ICE Cube (Reward Gateway) - discounts and perks Health Shield & Digital GP access Private medical insurance Life Assurance Enhanced company pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme Generous annual leave plus your birthday off each year Holiday Buy Back Scheme Long Service Awards Are you ready to make an impact? Join a market-leading, growing business where you'll shape operations, lead high-performing teams and play a pivotal role in driving the future success of our business! To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for ICE, please do not hesitate to apply.
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
Chief Operating Officer Location: UK -This role is a combination of working on customer sites, at our operational locations in Peterborough, Southampton and Runcorn and remote working. We're open on location for the right individual. Salary : Competitive About ICE With over 50 years of experience, ICE is the UK's largest independent provider of cleaning equipment, supporting thousands of customer sites across sectors including retail, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing and education. We combine industry expertise with innovation - from traditional equipment to cutting-edge robotic cleaning solutions - while helping our customers meet their sustainability goals. As a fast-growing business, we offer real opportunity to shape strategy, drive change and make a lasting impact. The Role We're looking for a high-impact Chief Operating Officer to take ownership of operational performance across a fast-growing, market leading business. This is a pivotal executive role where you will shape and execute operational strategy, scale service delivery and drive performance across a complex, multi-site operation. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will improve efficiency, enhance customer experience and support the next phase of growth with full accountability for delivering measurable results. Key Responsibilities Define and deliver operational strategy aligned to business growth Own service performance, KPIs and continuous improvement Act as senior escalation point for critical operational and customer issues Drive a culture of accountability, safety and operational excellence Lead the Service Delivery function through a team of managers Improve service quality, response times and customer satisfaction Use data and insight to identify risks, trends and opportunities Operational Oversight Hubs & Warehouse Own performance across regional hubs, ensuring efficiency, consistency and scalability Drive improvements in asset utilisation, inventory management and turnaround times Implement standardised processes for asset tracking, lifecycle management and quality control Field Engineering & Technical Services Lead nationwide field operations, ensuring high levels of productivity, safety and compliance Drive improvements in first-time fix rates, SLA performance and engineer utilisation Ensure consistent delivery of preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and compliance testing Helpdesk & Scheduling Oversee scheduling, resource planning and job allocation to maximise operational efficiency Improve response times, SLA adherence and customer communication Enhance systems and processes to increase visibility, accuracy and coordination Parts & Smartcall Ensure efficient parts supply, stock availability and supply chain performance Drive the development of Smartcall to improve remote diagnostics and reduce downtime Build strong supplier relationships to ensure cost control, quality and reliability Training & Development Own operational training strategy through the Training Service Delivery Managers Ensure workforce capability, compliance and ongoing technical development Align workforce development with operational goals and future business growth About You Proven senior operations leadership experience (COO/Operations Director level) Track record of improving performance, efficiency and scalability Strong commercial and strategic mindset Experience leading multi-site, service led operations Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills Experience in engineering, industrial cleaning equipment or service-based environments would be desirable Why Join ICE? Highly competitive salary package Employee benefits that work for you: ICE Cube (Reward Gateway) - discounts and perks Health Shield & Digital GP access Private medical insurance Life Assurance Enhanced company pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme Generous annual leave plus your birthday off each year Holiday Buy Back Scheme Long Service Awards Are you ready to make an impact? Join a market-leading, growing business where you'll shape operations, lead high-performing teams and play a pivotal role in driving the future success of our business! To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for ICE, please do not hesitate to apply.
The Strategic Land Director is responsible for leading the identification, acquisition, and promotion of strategic land opportunities that underpin the long-term growth of the business. Working in close partnership with the Chief Operating Officer and Divisional Managing Directors, the role ensures that regional business units are supported with a sustainable pipeline of land aligned to their stra click apply for full job details
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
The Strategic Land Director is responsible for leading the identification, acquisition, and promotion of strategic land opportunities that underpin the long-term growth of the business. Working in close partnership with the Chief Operating Officer and Divisional Managing Directors, the role ensures that regional business units are supported with a sustainable pipeline of land aligned to their stra click apply for full job details
Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR)
About The Role We are recruiting a Senior Reports and Findings Officer to be part of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR), as part of the Reports and Findings Team, reporting to the Deputy Director of Reports and Findings. The role comes at an important time as the Commission transitions to become the Legacy Commission. In this role you will work as part of a dedicated team working to the Director and Deputy Director of Reports and Findings, to support the Chief Commissioner (and the Independent Panel of Judges when the ICRIR becomes the Legacy Commission) to discharge their statutory duty to produce and publish reports. The Reports and Findings Team is responsible for testing and analysing the evidence at the conclusion of each investigation, making findings, and writing reports that record those findings consistently in the Commission's style. The team also manages the statutory representations process. You will manage up to five Reports and Findings Officers and up to three Reports and Findings Assistants. You will need to ensure that you and your team quickly build a strong understanding of the policies and processes involved in testing the evidence and outcome of each investigation, making findings, and ensuring that all reports record these consistently in the house style. Your team will need to maintain rigorous independence while establishing strong working relationships with other teams from across the Commission including the General Counsel Directorate, Investigations Directorate (e.g., investigations, case support, and support and TRIM colleagues) to ensure that requesting individuals and families are updated on progress and involved as appropriate at each stage. You will be responsible for operating robust processes to ensure the Commission meets all statutory requirements including safeguarding, handling sensitive information, and seeking representations from those entitled to receive draft material or reports ahead of publication. You will also need to ensure that appropriate arrangements for publication are made for each report and that the requesting individual or family is able to understand the outcome of their case. This is a challenging and rewarding role. We are seeking a committed and experienced leader with a keen eye for detail who can work in a trauma-informed way. You will need to be objective and able to use sound judgment and knowledge to analyse high volumes of evidence to produce quality written reports. You will need clarity of thought with a strong ability to analyse and use evidence to evaluate options before arriving at well-reasoned, justifiable decisions and recommendations. You will thrive in a culture of continuous learning and improvement, based on feedback and honest self-assessment. Reports are the product on which the Commission will be judged and closely scrutinised. In this role you will ensure, together with the team, that they are produced to a very high standard, deliver real value to requesting individuals or families, and support the Commission's principal objective of promoting reconciliation. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and value the diversity of experience and perspective that this brings. Key Responsibilities Provide outstanding leadership and direction to your team who will be primarily responsible for making findings and drafting reports in individual cases. Make independent, robust determinations and findings which decide between different accounts or theories of events through challenging, considering and weighing the evidence on its merits, and support / coach your team to do the same. Write credible, high-quality reports which record findings in individual cases, and agree these with the Director of Reports and Findings for approval by the Chief Commissioner. Supervise, mentor and peer review to ensure the same quality of report drafting from other team members. Confidently challenge evidence and materials identified throughout the course of investigations and use your judgement to recommend when further investigations should be carried out and/or where further input from subject matter experts should be sought. Help develop and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and guidance within your team, including managing conflicts of interest, managing the disclosure of sensitive information; compliance with report-writing guidance; seeking representations in relation to draft reports; safeguarding; and the approach to publication. Meet with Requesting Individuals and families, alongside the Case Support worker, to provide updates about progress of work and ensure proper involvement in the progress of the case in line with the Commission's policies. Carry out robust internal quality checks on draft reports produced by the Reports and Findings Team. Build and maintain a close and strong relationship with the Director and Deputy Director of Reports and Findings, and through them, the Chief Commissioner. Ensure the Chief Commissioner's approach and preferences are reflected throughout your team's work. Lead your team to establish and maintain constructive, professional relationships with others across the Commission, including the Case Support Team, Information Recovery Team, General Counsel, Support and TRIM Team and Strategic Advisory colleagues. Lead and champion the development of staff, creating an inclusive environment which values diversity, encourages learning and development and identifying and acting where capabilities need to be improved. Contribute to the vision, direction and culture for the Reports and Findings Team and the Commission, including building public and organisational confidence and trust in our reports and the organisation. Person Specification Essential Criteria Strong and proven ability to understand and confidently draw out key points from multiple evidential sources, to analyse, challenge and evaluate, and reach balanced decisions set out in a clear, accessible and accurate narrative. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including an ability to communicate with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm and tailor approach for different audiences, with experience of report writing. Strong leadership skills, with experience of leading, motivating and line managing high-performing, diverse teams. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to establish effective structures and systems for both personal workload and that of the wider team. Ability to remain focused and effective in fast-paced and changing environments with shifting priorities. Confidence and resilience to engage constructively with colleagues and stakeholders and to develop effective working relationships. Experience of quality assuring written outputs and supporting defensible, well-reasoned decision-making. Flexible and adaptable, willing, and able to adjust approach according to context. Demonstrate the values set out in the ICRIR Code of Conduct. Willingness to undergo DV security vetting if not already in place. Desirable Criteria Experience of report-writing in a highly sensitive context. Experience of working in legal, human rights, policy, or advocacy roles, whether in public, private, or third sector settings. Experience of working with the bereaved, victims and survivors. Experience of family engagement or transitional justice. A good understanding of investigations methodology and police processes. Knowledge and understanding of the context within which the Commission operates. Existing DV or SC security clearance. About Us The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery is an independent organisation that has been created for families, victims, and survivors of Troubles-related deaths and serious harm. Amongst our statutory duties we recover information, produce and publish reports and promote reconciliation. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation with a unique and vital remit. We are a values-led organisation. We operate with integrity, impartiality, openness, accountability, and respect, as set out in our Code of Conduct. This is reflected in our fair and open recruitment processes. We encourage people to join us from all backgrounds, communities and faiths to help us deliver. The Commission is primarily based in Belfast, with further operational sites in Northern Ireland and London. Travel to all locations will be required, but hybrid working arrangements will help us support a range of flexible working patterns. The Commission is formed of seven Commissioners, the Chief Commissioner, Sir Declan Morgan, the Chief Executive Officer, Louise Warde Hunter and the Commissioner for Investigations, Peter Sheridan, as well as four Non-Executive Commissioners to provide challenge and scrutiny to the executive team. The Reports and Findings Team supports the Chief Commissioner in producing and publishing high quality written reports at the conclusion of every investigation and is led by the Director of Reports and Findings, Claire Welch. When the Commission transitions to become the Legacy Commission, the Reports and Findings Team will continue its work to support the Independent Panel of Judges to produce their reports. The Commission's role is to: Investigate deaths and other serious Troubles-related incidents, where requested . click apply for full job details
Mar 30, 2026
Full time
About The Role We are recruiting a Senior Reports and Findings Officer to be part of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR), as part of the Reports and Findings Team, reporting to the Deputy Director of Reports and Findings. The role comes at an important time as the Commission transitions to become the Legacy Commission. In this role you will work as part of a dedicated team working to the Director and Deputy Director of Reports and Findings, to support the Chief Commissioner (and the Independent Panel of Judges when the ICRIR becomes the Legacy Commission) to discharge their statutory duty to produce and publish reports. The Reports and Findings Team is responsible for testing and analysing the evidence at the conclusion of each investigation, making findings, and writing reports that record those findings consistently in the Commission's style. The team also manages the statutory representations process. You will manage up to five Reports and Findings Officers and up to three Reports and Findings Assistants. You will need to ensure that you and your team quickly build a strong understanding of the policies and processes involved in testing the evidence and outcome of each investigation, making findings, and ensuring that all reports record these consistently in the house style. Your team will need to maintain rigorous independence while establishing strong working relationships with other teams from across the Commission including the General Counsel Directorate, Investigations Directorate (e.g., investigations, case support, and support and TRIM colleagues) to ensure that requesting individuals and families are updated on progress and involved as appropriate at each stage. You will be responsible for operating robust processes to ensure the Commission meets all statutory requirements including safeguarding, handling sensitive information, and seeking representations from those entitled to receive draft material or reports ahead of publication. You will also need to ensure that appropriate arrangements for publication are made for each report and that the requesting individual or family is able to understand the outcome of their case. This is a challenging and rewarding role. We are seeking a committed and experienced leader with a keen eye for detail who can work in a trauma-informed way. You will need to be objective and able to use sound judgment and knowledge to analyse high volumes of evidence to produce quality written reports. You will need clarity of thought with a strong ability to analyse and use evidence to evaluate options before arriving at well-reasoned, justifiable decisions and recommendations. You will thrive in a culture of continuous learning and improvement, based on feedback and honest self-assessment. Reports are the product on which the Commission will be judged and closely scrutinised. In this role you will ensure, together with the team, that they are produced to a very high standard, deliver real value to requesting individuals or families, and support the Commission's principal objective of promoting reconciliation. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and value the diversity of experience and perspective that this brings. Key Responsibilities Provide outstanding leadership and direction to your team who will be primarily responsible for making findings and drafting reports in individual cases. Make independent, robust determinations and findings which decide between different accounts or theories of events through challenging, considering and weighing the evidence on its merits, and support / coach your team to do the same. Write credible, high-quality reports which record findings in individual cases, and agree these with the Director of Reports and Findings for approval by the Chief Commissioner. Supervise, mentor and peer review to ensure the same quality of report drafting from other team members. Confidently challenge evidence and materials identified throughout the course of investigations and use your judgement to recommend when further investigations should be carried out and/or where further input from subject matter experts should be sought. Help develop and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and guidance within your team, including managing conflicts of interest, managing the disclosure of sensitive information; compliance with report-writing guidance; seeking representations in relation to draft reports; safeguarding; and the approach to publication. Meet with Requesting Individuals and families, alongside the Case Support worker, to provide updates about progress of work and ensure proper involvement in the progress of the case in line with the Commission's policies. Carry out robust internal quality checks on draft reports produced by the Reports and Findings Team. Build and maintain a close and strong relationship with the Director and Deputy Director of Reports and Findings, and through them, the Chief Commissioner. Ensure the Chief Commissioner's approach and preferences are reflected throughout your team's work. Lead your team to establish and maintain constructive, professional relationships with others across the Commission, including the Case Support Team, Information Recovery Team, General Counsel, Support and TRIM Team and Strategic Advisory colleagues. Lead and champion the development of staff, creating an inclusive environment which values diversity, encourages learning and development and identifying and acting where capabilities need to be improved. Contribute to the vision, direction and culture for the Reports and Findings Team and the Commission, including building public and organisational confidence and trust in our reports and the organisation. Person Specification Essential Criteria Strong and proven ability to understand and confidently draw out key points from multiple evidential sources, to analyse, challenge and evaluate, and reach balanced decisions set out in a clear, accessible and accurate narrative. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including an ability to communicate with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm and tailor approach for different audiences, with experience of report writing. Strong leadership skills, with experience of leading, motivating and line managing high-performing, diverse teams. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to establish effective structures and systems for both personal workload and that of the wider team. Ability to remain focused and effective in fast-paced and changing environments with shifting priorities. Confidence and resilience to engage constructively with colleagues and stakeholders and to develop effective working relationships. Experience of quality assuring written outputs and supporting defensible, well-reasoned decision-making. Flexible and adaptable, willing, and able to adjust approach according to context. Demonstrate the values set out in the ICRIR Code of Conduct. Willingness to undergo DV security vetting if not already in place. Desirable Criteria Experience of report-writing in a highly sensitive context. Experience of working in legal, human rights, policy, or advocacy roles, whether in public, private, or third sector settings. Experience of working with the bereaved, victims and survivors. Experience of family engagement or transitional justice. A good understanding of investigations methodology and police processes. Knowledge and understanding of the context within which the Commission operates. Existing DV or SC security clearance. About Us The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery is an independent organisation that has been created for families, victims, and survivors of Troubles-related deaths and serious harm. Amongst our statutory duties we recover information, produce and publish reports and promote reconciliation. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation with a unique and vital remit. We are a values-led organisation. We operate with integrity, impartiality, openness, accountability, and respect, as set out in our Code of Conduct. This is reflected in our fair and open recruitment processes. We encourage people to join us from all backgrounds, communities and faiths to help us deliver. The Commission is primarily based in Belfast, with further operational sites in Northern Ireland and London. Travel to all locations will be required, but hybrid working arrangements will help us support a range of flexible working patterns. The Commission is formed of seven Commissioners, the Chief Commissioner, Sir Declan Morgan, the Chief Executive Officer, Louise Warde Hunter and the Commissioner for Investigations, Peter Sheridan, as well as four Non-Executive Commissioners to provide challenge and scrutiny to the executive team. The Reports and Findings Team supports the Chief Commissioner in producing and publishing high quality written reports at the conclusion of every investigation and is led by the Director of Reports and Findings, Claire Welch. When the Commission transitions to become the Legacy Commission, the Reports and Findings Team will continue its work to support the Independent Panel of Judges to produce their reports. The Commission's role is to: Investigate deaths and other serious Troubles-related incidents, where requested . click apply for full job details
