Investigator

JOB TITLE: Investigator

TERM: Permanent, Full Time, flexible working as per ITIA policy

REPORTING TO: Intelligence & Investigations Manager

LOCATION: Based in Roehampton, South-West London

PLEASE SEND YOUR CV AND COVER LETTER TO CAREERS@ITIA.TENNIS

ITIA Overview

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) is an independent body established in 2021 by International Governing Bodies of Tennis (ITF, ATP, WTA and Grand Slams) to promote, encourage, enhance and safeguard the integrity of professional tennis worldwide. The ITIA administers the Tennis Anti-Corruption and Tennis Anti-Doping Programmes and is supervised by a Board which consists of five Independent Directors and four Tennis Member nominated Directors, representing the funders. For more information about the ITIA and its work, please visit www.itia.tennis.

At the ITIA, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups.

ITIA VALUES:

The ITIA is a ‘values led’ organisation and all our values are underpinned by ‘Integrity’. It is in our name, and it is our purpose and with that comes the inherent responsibility to do the right thing. Integrity is not simply a value that we aspire to, it is a non-negotiable part of our everyday work.

Our values are Respect, Collaboration, Excellence, Approachable and Innovation.

• Respect – We recognise that the thoughts, feelings, experiences, and backgrounds of others are as important as our own. We treat people fairly.

• Collaboration – We achieve more when we work together across the ITIA, with players, officials, and the wider tennis family. We are a sport that can be trusted.

• Excellence – We aim to deliver to the highest standards, and to be known as best-in-class.

• Approachable – We are open, connected to and can be trusted by the sport. We actively listen and respond in an empathetic manner.

• Innovation – We are continuously moving forward, improving, and embracing fresh methods and ideas for the biggest impact.

All employees should continually uphold our Values in addition to the role specific responsibilities identified in this job description. Employees are expected to ‘live’ the ITIA values and be able to demonstrate them through their work performance as well as their behaviours. Discussion around how employees ‘live’ the values will be regularly reviewed as part of the performance management process.

Purpose of the Role

This role will sit within the Intelligence and Investigations team and provide support to the Senior Director of Intelligence and Investigations and the Intelligence and Investigations Manager in the delivery of a best-in-class Investigations service to the ITIA.

Responsibilities:

• Initiate and undertake investigations in accordance with the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP) and the Tennis Anti-Doping Program (TADP)

• Collate and review information, including physical evidence, digital information, betting data and oral accounts.

• Conduct comprehensive investigative interviews both in person and online, often through interpreters.

• Write case reports, witness statements and evidence summaries.

• Provide witness evidence at case hearings.

• Attend tournaments in order to provide support, deterrence and investigative capability.

• Work closely with the ITIA Legal team in relation to case preparation including drafting reports, documenting exhibits and evidence schedules.

• Work with the ITIA Anti-Doping Team in order to assist in the identification of potential anti-doping rule violations.

• Work with the ITIA Education team in order to assist in delivery of education messaging and input into the content development of educational resources.

• Work with the ITIA Intelligence team in order to ensure the organisation identifies and addresses emerging risks. Collaborate on the download and analysis of digital devices.

• Liaison with tennis stakeholders and statutory agencies, including international law enforcement.

You will have:

• Relevant and recent experience conducting investigations within a sports governing body (desirable), civil or criminal regulatory framework

• Investigative interviewing experience

• Ability to produce concise evidential reports

• Ability to work on multiple investigations concurrently

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High level of self-motivation

• The ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

• Understanding of the principles and responsibilities of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR);

• Ability to engage professionally with a wide range of audiences and witnesses and to adapt communication styles accordingly

• Fluent in English (Essential); other language(s) highly desirable

• Ability to perform well under pressure with good attention to detail

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

• Flexibility – hours can be long and include weekends, regular international travel may also be required, often at relatively short notice

Desirable:

• Language capability, the ability to speak other languages

• Mobile forensic analytical experience

• An interest in and working knowledge of tennis would be an advantage

Benefits:

• An exciting working environment in a dynamic, international sports body

• Salary of £55,000.00

• Lunch provided in the office as per the ITIA policy

• 25 days holiday (pro-rated) per annum plus UK bank holidays

• Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance

• Contributory Pension Scheme (employer contribution currently 8%)

• Flexible Working as per the ITIA policy

Health and Safety (NB these obligations apply to all employees)

The ITIA has assigned Health and Safety responsible persons who are responsible for overseeing the Health and Safety function for the organisation; however, all employees have responsibilities in contributing to a safe and compliant workplace. These key responsibilities form part of all job descriptions.

These include:

• Taking reasonable care of your own health and safety and not putting others in danger.

• Ensure mandatory health and safety training is completed in accordance with ITIA policies.

• Co-operating with the ITIA and following instructions regarding health and safety matters.

• Reporting all hazards, illnesses or injuries to the Health and Safety responsible persons.

Candidates must confirm that they have the right to work in the UK.

This job specification should in no way be deemed a complete and definitive description of the job requirements. Responsibilities may be expanded or reduced at any time as deemed appropriate by the Senior Director of Investigations/Investigations Manager. To support the team, you may be required to carry out reasonable and relevant tasks that may fall outside of your positions’ remit.

Within reason, you may be required to work outside of your standard contracted hours to meet the needs of the business. International Travel may also be required on a regular basis.

As part of your ongoing development, you may be required to undertake training in order to meet the requirements of your role.