Regulatory Investigations Officer

What you will do

The Regulatory Investigations Officer carries out all aspects of fitness to teach casework covering case adjudication investigations, decision-making as well as the officer support associated with fitness to teach hearings. The Regulatory Investigations Officer must ensure throughout that cases are investigated properly and determined fairly and lawfully with reference to applicable policy, guidance and any defined process.

The current focus of the role is the adjudication of our fitness to teach work. This involves liaising with parties, issuing case management directions, chairing case management discussions, and providing procedural advice to panel members considering cases at both panel meetings and fitness to teach hearings.

What you will need to be successful

• You have a bachelor’s degree (SCQF level 9) or equivalent vocational or work-based training.
• You have an investigation qualification or agree you will undertake an investigation qualification if appointed to the role.
• You have experience in regulatory casework or equivalent.
• You have worked in a role where you had to demonstrate effective decision-making and provide advice.
• You are an excellent communicator and have experience in building and maintaining effective working partnerships with external and external users and partners.
• You have high quality written, research, analytical, influencing and advocacy skills.

See the Role Information for further details.

We don’t expect perfection. If you don’t meet 100% of the requirements but you share our values and you believe you have the potential to be successful in the role, we encourage you to still apply.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where people can bring their whole selves to work. We want to hire the best person for the role, irrespective of their background. We use a recruitment platform which aims to reduce any unconscious bias.

Working Hours / Pattern

We see this role being based on full time working hours of 35 hours per week, however we would still like to hear from you if you are interested in the role but have alternative needs in relation to working hours or pattern.

You will be expected to travel to our office in Edinburgh to attend collaborative events and as the role requires. This may require attending at our office for multiple hearing on consecutive days or training days at your own expense.