Independent Office for Police Conduct

The Independent Office for Police Conduct is the police complaints watchdog that oversees the police complaints system in England and Wales. We investigate the most serious matters, including deaths following police contact and we set the standards by which the police should handle complaints. We are independent, which means that our decisions are made entirely independently of the police and government. Our vision is for everyone to be able to have trust and confidence in policing. The IOPC is on a journey to develop its culture, perspectives and ethos to support the organisation’s core outcomes.

Following a restructure of the organisation we are looking to recruit a Deputy Director General (Investigations & Oversight). The appointed candidate will be welcomed into a dynamic and inclusive senior management team and have responsibility for the leadership of the new Investigations & Oversight Directorate.

The Deputy Director General (Investigations & Oversight) will lead the IOPC oversight of the police complaints system, plan the strategic direction of investigations and oversight and ensure the effective delivery of all IOPC investigations. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to address under performance in the system and ensure effective decision making in critical cases to build public and policing confidence. They will represent the IOPC publicly in the media and work alongside colleagues to ensure one IOPC voice in the complaints system. The successful candidate will ensure the effective delivery of all IOPC investigations and will act as a role-model, instilling the IOPC values internally and externally.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity for someone who really wants to make a difference, is motivated by leading and developing a high performing team and enjoys providing inspirational leadership. We welcome applications from candidates who have excellent judgement and a proven track record of leading change, transformation and improving performance. Candidates will bring experience of working in the public sector and ideally from within an investigations and complaints environment.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Independent Office for Police Conduct on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference OBPWA. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on Friday 27th September.