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We're looking for a highly skilled Investigation Officer (Employee Relations) to join our team at Hinkley Point C, one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. This is an important position for someone with strong employee‑relations experience who is comfortable working in a unionised environment and can carry out fair, balanced, and well‑structured workplace investigations.
Job Responsibility:
Carry out impartial investigations into ER matters, including disciplinary, grievance, bullying, harassment and conduct cases
Gather, review and assess information objectively, producing clear and well‑reasoned investigation reports
Ensure investigations follow WJ and client policies as well as UK employment law
Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with GDPR
Support improvements to case‑management systems, tools and reporting
Identify patterns in ER activity and contribute to policy development
Provide guidance to managers on investigation procedures and good practice
Assist with training to help build ER capability across the workforce
Promote fairness, inclusion and consistency across all investigation activity
Work collaboratively with HR colleagues and operational teams
Requirements:
Proven experience managing complex ER cases in a unionised, regulated or high-risk environment
Strong working knowledge of UK employment law
Skilled in conducting investigations and writing clear, structured reports
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to challenge, influence and build trust
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
High level of organisation and ability to manage competing priorities
Calm, resilient and able to handle sensitive situations with professionalism
Competent user of Microsoft Office and HR systems
CIPD Level 5 (qualified or working towards)
CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test (required prior to start)
Ability to provide a 3‑year employment history for vetting
Ability to obtain and maintain an HPC site pass
What we offer:
9-day fortnight pattern: Monday to Friday one week, Monday to Thursday the next
Starting salary from £37,500 plus a guaranteed 8.5% monthly bonus
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
5% employer pension contributions
Life assurance scheme
Company sick pay
Industry-leading Employee Benefits Platform with lifestyle savings & retail discounts
Reward and Recognition programme
Employee Assistance Programme supporting health & wellbeing, with access to online GP
A strong focus on training, career progression and professional development