Job Description

Job details

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Job reference
REQ00000019354
Date posted
16/12/2025
Application closing date
04/01/2026
Location
CUMBERLAND-WIDE
Salary
45,091 - 46,142 per annum, pro rata
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
22.2
Basis
Part time

Investigations Officer - HR Case Work - CMB2221e

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Job description

Salary:

45,091 - 46,142 per annum, pro rata

Hours: 22:12 hours per week

Location: Carlisle or Workington

Contract: Temporary until 31st March 2026

About this opportunity

We're looking for an

Investigation Officer

to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring that investigations across the Council are

objective, thorough, and timely

.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct investigations into HR matters including bullying, harassment, grievances, and disciplinary cases. Investigate concerns raised under our whistleblowing and "Speak Up" policies. Prepare clear, comprehensive, and evidence-based investigation reports with findings, recommendations, and learning outcomes. Liaise with commissioning managers and stakeholders to provide updates and ensure transparency. Arrange document retrieval, access records, and interview staff, customers, and witnesses. Attend internal hearings, tribunals, or other proceedings to present reports and provide evidence. Support organisational capability by mentoring new investigators and delivering training to ensure consistency and quality.




This role is available on a fixed-term basis.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.





We're also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.





Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Philippa Hardy by email at Philippa.Hardy@cumbria.gov.uk

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants

as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010 Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).




If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We're dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That's why we're a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments

to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing

Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk

. While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions

Closing date: 4th January 2026

Interview date: TBC

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you're interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please read the supporting information:

Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

Our Staff Benefits

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