Assessment Analyst - Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2026
Job Introduction
As an Assessment Analyst, you will be welcomed into a dynamic and inclusive team working to critically analyse material gathered, preparing summaries and assessments and effectively communicating decisions and making recommendations as to the level of involvement the IOPC will have on cases referred by Appropriate Authorities.
We'll assess you against these Level 1 behaviours during the selection process:
* Managing a quality service
This vacancy is using Success Profiles. Throughout the recruitment process we will also assess your Experience, Strengths and Values. As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete one experience and two behavioural sift questions based on the essential criteria.
Anticipated assessment and interview dates will be from Week commencing 7th October 2024 and onwards.
Main Responsibility
The Assessment Function is organised into teams comprising of Senior Assessment Managers and Assessment Analysts. The team works as part of the wider assessments function, which includes administration support for the IOPC and the Customer Contact Centre, providing advice and guidance to complainants, appropriate authorities, and other stakeholders.
Appropriate Authorities have a legal obligation to refer certain matters to the IOPC, regardless of if a complaint is made. Assessment Analysts review the information provided and make a recommendation to the Senior Assessment Manager regarding the mode of investigation, which may include proposing relevant lines of enquiry.
Assessment Analysts may also make decisions on discontinuance applications from Appropriate Authorities and make recommendations on withdrawal cases. When considering referrals, discontinuance applications, appeals, and withdrawals, information may be received through correspondence, telephone, e-mail, or interviews with individuals who approach the organisation directly.
Assessment Analysts also provide practical advice and guidance to Appropriate Authorities. All team members will be required to exercise discretion in the course of carrying out these functions.
The Ideal Candidate
* Experience of working in an environment where a high level of oral and written communication is required.
* Experience of dealing with the public.
* Evidence of well-developed critical thinking skills and sound judgement to reach conclusions.
* Computer literacy is essential.
* Successful candidates will be expected to undertake appropriate training and development.
Additional Information:
The IOPC is not eligible to participate in the Civil Service transfer process. Any move to the Independent Office for Police Conduct from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. You may, however, be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare.
The IOPC does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme; therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out for the successful candidate during the pre-employment process.
Emotional Consideration: In performing this role, you may have occasional exposure to distressing material which will likely be impactful, traumatic, and challenging. The IOPC offers all staff a range of wellbeing provisions, including TRiM (Trauma Risk Management) peer-to-peer support, a dedicated Wellbeing Advisor, and access to free confidential counselling.
About the Company
As a completely independent organisation, the IOPC seeks to uphold the rights of the public and investigate the most serious matters, including deaths following police contact, to promote learning and influence change in policing.
Be yourself
The IOPC is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity in everything we do.
* As a silver standard Stonewall employer, we continue to commit to being an LGBTQ+ employer.
* We are a signatory of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
* Being a Disability Confident employer, the IOPC is dedicated to removing barriers for disabled people to thrive in the workplace.
Assessment Analyst - Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2026
* Frequency Annual
* Job Reference iopc/TP/85/385
* Contract Type Fixed Term
* Closing Date 27 September, 2024
* Department / Directorate National Functions
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