Tearfund is looking for an Investigations Manager with deep personal integrity, a strong commitment to impartiality and confidentiality, who is passionate to help improve organisational effectiveness. 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 and organisations 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 broad caseload of sensitive investigations (e.g. fraud and safeguarding);
- Proven ability to plan and flexibly deliver a large workload of both long-term and urgent activities;
- Good awareness 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 or INGO 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, high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
Do you want to use your skills and experience to serve those living in poverty and increase our impact? Do your skills match the above? Then we'd love to hear from you!
Location: This is a global role and can be based in any country Tearfund can legally employ staff. Salary will be dependent on location. Please note: This is a full-time role but we are willing to consider part-time working at a minimum of 28 hours per week. All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
Some tips for your application 🫡
Be Authentic:When you're writing your application, let your true self shine through. We want to see your passion for the role and how your values align with Tearfund's mission. Don't be afraid to share personal experiences that highlight your integrity and commitment.
Tailor Your Application:Make sure to customise your application to reflect the specific skills and experiences mentioned in the job description. Highlight your extensive experience in managing sensitive investigations and your understanding of safeguarding and financial compliance. This shows us you’re serious about the role!
Showcase Your Skills:Use clear examples to demonstrate your analytical skills, communication abilities, and emotional intelligence. We love seeing how you've influenced and mentored others, especially in diverse cultural settings. This will help us understand how you can contribute to our team.
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