Investigations Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead regional delivery of Openreach’s network security strategy to prevent, detect and respond to external network crime. You’ll operate a 24/7 regional security taskforce, analyse crime trends, and coordinate investigations with law enforcement and partners. You will drive compliance programmes for employees and contractors, identify vulnerabilities, and ensure safe field operations in the external network. This position is ideal for someone who shapes security operations at scale and collaborates across internal and external stakeholders.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive base salary
• bonus scheme
• equity schemes
• pension offer

Responsibilities

• Lead regional delivery of network security strategy and implement solutions to prevent/detect/respond to external network crime
• Manage a 24/7 regional security taskforce, identify crime trends, coordinate investigations, gather intelligence and deliver targeted responses
• Build and maintain partnerships with law enforcement, local authorities and industry partners
• Drive regional security compliance programmes for employees, contractors and third parties
• Identify network vulnerabilities and lead proactive security initiatives to reduce risk and disrupt criminal activity
• Ensure compliance with legislation (RIPA, POCA) and manage evidence, intelligence and asset recovery
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (operational, contracts, legal, products, recycling) to address security risks and safeguard network integrity
• Promote safe working environment during surveillance and field operations

Key requirements

• Understanding of policing national intelligence model (NIM)
• Understanding of Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA)
• Industry or policing qualification in investigations
• Desirable: Knowledge of POCA (Proceeds of Crime Act) and use in recovering court compensation for criminal acts against Openreach
• Desirable: Experience with CPS (Crown Prosecution Service)
• Desirable: Leading a team of investigators
• Desirable: Previous experience working for law enforcement or trained in law enforcement tactics

• Leadership
• Stakeholder engagement
• Collaboration with law enforcement and authorities
• NIM (National Intelligence Model)
• RIPA (Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act)
• Investigations knowledge

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