Compliance Investigator x 2 – Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

Compliance Investigator – 2 x vacancies

Grade: F

Salary: Full time salary based on 37 hours per week: £37,938 per annum
(rising by annual increments to £40,476 per annum).

Part time salary based on 18.5 hours per week: £18,969 per annum (rising by annual increments to £20,238 per annum).

More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: We are looking to recruit for two positions; these could be made up of full time or part time hours and we are flexible on these working hours as long as the total available hours are met. Please indicate your preferred working hours on the application form and note that the minimum number of hours available per week is 18.5.

Location: The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The role will be based at Service Headquarters, Salisbury with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you. There will be a requirement to attend your base location approximately 3 days a week for key activities and meetings.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Robbie MacPherson, Station Manager – Area Leadership Team on 07770 813988 or email at Robbie.MacPherson@dwfire.org.uk.

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 29 June 2025 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Tuesday 22 July 2025 at Service Headquarters, Salisbury. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format will be provided before the interview date.

As a Compliance Investigator you will:

• Complete discipline and grievance investigations and attend the relevant hearings to present findings as the Investigation Officer.
• Conduct interviews with relevant parties to establish a sequence of events to support the complaint resolution process for internal and external complaints as directed.
• Lead and support on external complaints ensuring resolution is within required timescales identifying any learning points and share with the relevant stakeholders as required.
• Review and analyse data in various formats to support investigations.

What makes you our ideal Compliance Investigator?
• You will be able to meet all essential criteria as detailed on the person specification.
• You will have knowledge and experience in supporting and completing investigations including presenting at hearings.
• You will have a good knowledge of Employment Legislation.
• You will have experience in working with strategic senior stakeholders, particularly within challenging situations.
• You will have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude to internal/external customer care.

For full details please look at the job description and person specification.