Head of Investigations Casework

Job description

Head of Investigations Casework Application Deadline: 5 May 2026: Department: Case Investigations: Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: London, Westfield Avenue: Reporting To: Fran Cottle: Compensation: £72,135 - £80,150 / year Description: Head of Investigations Casework (Fitness to Practise) Interim, full time 6-9 month fixed term contract Location: London (Stratford) – office attendance at least two days a work, ideally flexibility to commit more due to senior management position. Will require travel to Scotland once a quarter. Your role and impact: This is a pivotal leadership role for someone with a genuine passion for investigatory casework and a deep understanding of their importance in protecting the public. You will set the direction and create the conditions for high performance across a large and complex, operational casework function—overseeing investigations, evidence gathering, case progression and risk management at scale. You will personally lead oversight on complex and high-risk cases, acting as a senior escalation point and ensuring decisions are fair, proportionate and grounded in sound regulatory judgement. Your impact will be felt across several k...