Business Integrity Investigator

We are seeking a Business Integrity Investigator who will be responsible for investigating unethical behaviour and other dishonest activity that affects Thames Water. You will collect evidence and intelligence on events using appropriate guidelines and procedures to enable presentation to a civil or criminal standard.
This is a unique, exciting and challenging role, reporting directly into our Head of Business.

Integrity & Investigations. You will be performing a critical role as a member of our highly professional and supportive Risk, Audit and Assurance team.

This varied role deals with internal and external investigations and provides you with good exposure to many areas of the business. Liaising effectively with a wide range of people, including senior management, local authorities, other water companies, law enforcement and the general public.

What you will be doing as Business Integrity Investigator

• Conducting investigations of alleged fraud, dishonesty and ethical matters arising from the Speak Up reports, the pro-active programme or allocation by the Head of Business Integrity.
• Responding to incidents across the Thames Water region identifying cases where investigations may lead to a successful outcome.
• Investigating and interviewing contractors in their own environment.
• Interviewing employees and gathering evidence under challenging circumstances while representing Thames Water in a professional manner.
• Preparing lengthy and complex reports and statements in support of civil and criminal investigations on occasion presenting at court and internal hearings.
• Conducting detailed analysis of company data to provide evidence to support investigations.
• Conducting open-source investigations and facilitating some authorised covert activities.
• This is a hybrid role with base at Pimlico and travel to other sites when required.

What you should bring to the role

• Some experience in conducting sensitive and complex investigations and have knowledge of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, RIPA, PIDA and other relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of investigation methodologies, and experience of conducting interviews in line with the PEACE model.
• Ability to write complex, lengthy reports, Section 9 statements, and disciplinary management packs.
• Self-motivated and organised individual with an analytical mind-set and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and use all internal and external investigation tools to a high level and good Excel skills are essential.
• Strong knowledge of open-source investigation methods.
• Proven communication skills are vital with a law enforcement background desirable. 

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - £52,000 - £57,000 per annum depending on experience
• Annual Leave 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing

Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We must keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.