We are recruiting Reports and Findings Assistants to be part of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR), as part of the Reports and Findings Team.
The role comes at an important time as the Commission transitions to become the Legacy Commission.
In this role you will work as part of a dedicated team supporting the Chief Commissioner (and the Independent Panel of Judges when the ICRIR becomes the Legacy Commission) to discharge their statutory duty to produce and publish reports.
The Reports and Findings Team is responsible for testing and analysing the evidence at the conclusion of each investigation, making findings, and writing reports that record those findings consistently in the Commission’s style. The team also manages the statutory representations process.
This is a challenging and rewarding role. We are seeking a committed person with a keen eye for detail who can work in a trauma-informed way. You will need to be objective, able to use sound judgment and knowledge to analyse high volumes of evidence to assist with the production of quality written reports and ensure that robust processes are consistently applied. You will thrive in a culture of continuous learning and improvement, based on feedback and honest self-assessment.
Reports are the product on which the Commission will be judged and will be closely scrutinised. In this role you will ensure, together with your team, that they are produced to a very high standard, deliver real value to requesting individuals or families, and support the Commission’s principal objective of promoting reconciliation.
We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and organise documentary evidence and data relevant to the work of the Reports and Findings Team and present it in a preferred format to assist the drafting of reports, fact-checking and ensuring accuracy.
- Support the team's work by writing the initial drafts of reports or parts of reports, prepared to the house style.
- Support Reports and Findings Officers by using judgment and reasoning to make recommendations and suggestions about what findings can be made in individual cases, including where evidential gaps or inconsistencies exist.
- Work with and provide support to Reports and Findings Officers at meetings and case reviews, deputising in their absence when requested.
- Provide administrative and proofreading support to the Reports and Findings Team.
- Provide support during the statutory representations process, including making recommendations to the team, preparing and indexing any annexes to reports, assisting with disclosure to eligible individuals and public authorities.
- Liaise with internal colleagues and external bodies/stakeholders/relevant authorities where necessary.
- Ensure deadlines and quality measures are adhered to.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant policy, procedures, and guidance. Key policies include managing the disclosure of sensitive information; compliance with report-writing guidance; safeguarding; representations; and the approach to publication.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with senior members of the Reports and Findings Team and, through them, the Chief Commissioner. Ensure the Chief Commissioner and Director of Reports and Findings’ preferences are reflected throughout your work.
- Establish and maintain constructive, professional relationships with other key teams across the Commission, including the Case Support Team, Information Recovery Team, General Counsel, Support and TRIM Team and Strategic Advisory colleagues.
- Help to create an inclusive environment which values diversity, encourages continuous learning and development, and welcomes feedback. · Support the Findings team in carrying out any other duties that the team may reasonably require.
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- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft in a clear, structured and impactful way, accessible to diverse audiences.
- Strong ability to analyse, challenge, evaluate and weigh up multiple sources of evidence to draw out key points, reach balanced findings and support the drafting of high quality, accessible and accurate reports.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across directorates and engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders.
- Excellent attention to detail, including experience of identifying and challenging inaccuracies and inconsistencies in written material.
- Resilience and the ability to remain focused, organised and effective in fast-paced and changing environments with shifting priorities.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Demonstrate the values set out in the ICRIR Code of Conduct.
- Willingness to undergo SC security vetting if not already in place.
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- Experience of writing in a sensitive context.
- Experience of working in legal, human rights, policy, or advocacy roles, whether in public, private, or third sector settings.
- Experience of working with the bereaved, victims and survivors.
- Experience of family engagement or transitional justice.
- An understanding of investigations methodology and police processes.
- Knowledge and understanding of the context within which the Commission operates.
- Editing and/or proofreading experience.
- Existing SC security clearance.