Serious and Complex Investigation Officers (two positions available)

Job title: Serious and Complex Investigation Officers (two positions available)

Company: ECB


Job description: PURPOSEEstablished in December 2023, the Cricket Regulator was set up to be the ring-fenced executive team responsible for ensuring effective education programmes are in place; to operate best practice monitoring, intelligence, and compliance programmes; to investigate alleged breaches, and to prosecute cases where considered appropriate.The Cricket Regulator focuses on Anti-Corruption, Anti-Discrimination, Anti-Doping, Safeguarding, General Misconduct, and Agency activity in the professional game, as well as other designated levels of organised cricket. Safeguarding and Anti-Discrimination also involves working with other organisations across the recreational game. The Cricket Regulator also ensures cricket in England and Wales meets the regulatory requirements of the International Cricket Council, and also playing a lead role in combatting global threats.The roles and responsibilities of the Cricket Regulator were previously carried out by an ECB team, which has largely transitioned across to the new structure. An objective in the creation of the Cricket Regulator was to create greater assurance around the separation between regulatory functions and the remainder of the ECB activities.In this role you will be undertaking and supporting investigations across the recreational game and professional game for the Cricket Regulator.THE ECBThe England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level, covering the recreational and professional games. The goal of the ECB is for cricket to be the most inclusive team sport, through delivering the Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfilling the ECB purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.The ECB Board has the power to set standards in relation to on and off field activity and does so through regulations. The ECB General Counsel has executive responsibility for the ECB regulations, reporting to the ECB Chief Executive. All proposed regulation must be scrutinised by the Regulatory Board, who advise the ECB Board.YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IFYou have an interest in sport and are keen to work for a national governing body of a major sport.You are keen to use your investigative experience in a sports setting.You enjoy working in a positive team environment but are equally comfortable working on your own initiative.WHAT YOU’LL BE DOINGConducting investigations across the operational work of the Cricket Regulator. You will be undertaking and supporting investigations across the recreational game and professional game.Acting as a point of contact and responding to reports of alleged breachesCarrying out relevant, proportionate and justifiable investigative actions, including conducting interviews of witnesses and other persons of interest, ensuring all decisions are clearly documented, and that investigations and associated actions adhere to relevant legislation and internal proceduresEnsuring that evidence and other material gathered during investigations is properly recorded, retained and disclosed as appropriateHelping to prepare cases for disciplinary proceedings. Giving evidence during disciplinary proceedings.Liaising with the Regulatory Committee in relation to disciplinary cases, including the progress and outcomes of key investigations.Working with Cricket Regulator colleagues to ensure education, support and guidance is provided where appropriate.YOU’LL HAVEThe highest standards of integrity and confidentialitySignificant, demonstrable experience in conducting complex investigations in the public or private sector. This will include holding relevant accreditations – for example PIP2 or kindred qualifications/experience.Experience of dealing with complainants, whistle-blowers and/or HUMINT (Human Intelligence)Experience of disclosure processes either within a criminal or civil environmentThe ability to write detailed and clear reports on complex issuesThe ability to influence at all levels, multi-task in dynamic environments, problem solve, and to work alone or as part of a teamExcellent interpersonal and effective communication skillsYOU’LL RECEIVECompetitive salaryHoliday – 25 days a year; and Volunteering – 2 days a yearPension – Non-contributory pensionPrivate medical insurance and long-term sickness insuranceEmployee health cash-back planLife assurance – four times your annual basic salaryEnhanced family leave and payOther competitive benefits, and access to support and development programmesWe welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.Please note, first stage interviews will take place w/c 4th August via MS Teams.

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Location: United Kingdom

Job date: Sun, 29 Jun 2025 01:05:58 GMT

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