Investigations Manager

Tearfund is a Christian charity, called to follow Jesus wherever the need is greatest around the world. We respond to crises and partner with local churches in over 50 countries to bring restoration to those in poverty.

We are committed to the highest standards of integrity, and to avoiding harm in our work. This role is critical to enhancing our effectiveness in preventing and responding to wrongdoing, and is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to lead, develop and champion this area of our work.

The role is responsible for leading our processes for preventing and responding to wrongdoing, and for promoting and implementing sector best-practice. It has responsibility for the management and oversight of our full caseload of investigations into financial wrongdoing, safeguarding and other personal misconduct. It also includes provision of coaching and support to internal investigators and guidance to partners on investigation protocols and reports.

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive experience of leading a caseload of sensitive investigations (e.g. fraud or safeguarding);
• Proven ability to plan and flexibly deliver a large workload of both long-term and urgent activities;
• Good knowledge of the UK legislative and regulatory framework on safeguarding and financial compliance,
• Significant experience of developing and implementing policies and protocols to strengthen organisational resilience to wrongdoing, ideally in a global context;
• Experience of enhancing organisational processes to prevent/deter wrongdoing;
• Excellent skills in detailed analysis work, communication (written and verbal), influencing, and training/mentoring across cultures and all levels of the organisation;
• Proven wise judgement and high emotional intelligence.

We are looking for someone with deep personal integrity, a strong commitment to impartiality and confidentiality, who is passionate to help improve our organisational effectiveness.

Do you want to use your skills and experience to serve those living in poverty? Do your skills match the above? Then we'd love to hear from you!

Please note: This is a full time role but we are willing to consider part-time working at a minumum of 28 hours per week. 

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.