Regulatory Investigations Team Leader
Temporary Contract | December 2026 – April 2027
Commencing no later than 1st December 2026.
Full time Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Office based – Wigan, WN3 5BA
We are looking for an experienced Regulatory Investigations Team Leader to support the delivery of a high-profile client contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with investigations experience and supervision skills to lead a team in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.
The Role
You will manage a team handling regulatory investigations, overseeing case allocation, quality assurance, performance management against KPI’s and client relationships. The role combines hands‑on casework with team supervision, ensuring investigations are handled efficiently, consistently and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct and oversee regulatory investigations, reviewing evidence and assessing regulatory risk.
- Coach, support and supervise team members to ensure high-quality decision making.
- Review and approve case decisions and correspondence.
- Allocate workloads and manage team performance against KPIs.
- Act as a key contact for the client and attend regular review meetings.
- Support closure forecasting and operational reporting to ensure contractual targets are met.
About You
We welcome applicants with a wide range of strengths, thinking styles and lived experiences. We’re happy to discuss any workplace adjustments or support that would help you perform at your best.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience conducting regulatory investigations.
- Team leadership, coaching and organisational skills.
- Excellent written communication and decision-making abilities.
- Able to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment.
- Confident, adaptable and interested in regulatory law and investigations.
We look for colleagues who embody our values of approachable, flexible, inclusive, resilient and supportive.
About Us:
Stephensons is an award winning, top 150 law firm with a strong commitment to the future growth and development of the business. Recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work in 2025 and 2026 and with Investors in People Gold accreditation, we are genuinely committed to helping our colleagues thrive. Stephensons provides an exciting place for long term career development and progression. Whilst we do look for highly motivated and driven individuals, we also have a strong commitment to work life balance and flexibility.
What else can we offer you?
We offer the following benefits:
- Generous annual leave
- Well‑being support package
- Retail vouchers/cashback schemes
- Free parking
- Life Assurance
- Season ticket & travel support
- Payroll giving scheme
- Social events & clubs
- Internal referral scheme
- Early monthly pay scheme
- Free eye tests
Join us for this exciting fixed-term opportunity to lead a successful team delivering high-quality regulatory investigation services for a key client.
Application closing date is close of business Monday 9th November.
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