Senior Enforcement Investigator (LAPO)

Do you thrive in a challenging environment and actively seek solutions? Do you want to be part of a dedicated and passionate team striving to stop worker exploitation and Modern Slavery? We are currently recruiting to join our National Investigation Teams as Senior Enforcement Investigator (Labour Abuse Prevention Officer). This role is essential in the GLAA’s approach to tackling Modern Slavery (Forced or Compulsory Labour) and Labour Exploitation in order to protect some of the most vulnerable victims in the UK.
About the GLAA
At the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA), we provide exceptional service to the public, businesses, and workers in the fight to stop worker exploitation. We are seeking inspiring leaders who can set clear direction, role model exemplary leadership behaviours, and deliver our vital services to our wide range of beneficiaries with a focus on efficiency and excellence. Building a culture of belonging, we are committed to providing an experience that is inclusive, equitable and kind. We prioritise diversity and believe in a culture rooted in collaboration, growth and team cohesion. Everyday, everyone on the team contributes to stopping worker exploitation.
The GLAA is one of the principal investigative law enforcement bodies for labour exploitation in the UK. The GLAA ensures that workers in the UK are treated fairly, properly and are protected from abuse and exploitation. We have three core functions:
+ Regulation - We regulate businesses that provide workers to the horticulture, agriculture, shellfish gathering and food processing and packaging sector. Our regulatory work includes operating a licencing scheme, undertaking inspections to ensure compliance with that scheme, and taking enforcement action where there are breaches.
+ Prevention – We work with a broad range of stakeholders locally, nationally, and internationally to help prevent workers from being exploited.
+ Enforcement - We investigate allegations of worker abuse under the Modern Slavery Act 2015. GLAA Officers conduct civil and criminal investigations and take enforcement action, including prosecutions and court orders to disrupt criminal activity. We also support victims who have been abused, in particular by ensuring they can access specialist help from our partners., Reporting to the Investigations Manager the post holder will be expected to professionally investigate allegations of Modern Slavery, Labour Exploitation, and other relevant Labour Market offences and in doing so protect and safeguard individuals exposed to these risks.
To lead investigations from the reporting stage through to successful court proceedings by providing credible investigative expertise to protect vulnerable workers and prevent exploitation.
Safeguarding and provision of care and support to potentially vulnerable and exploited workers.
The role holder is responsible for:
+ Conducting and taking responsibility for criminal investigations under the Gangmasters Licensing Act 2004 and the Modern Slavery Act 2015
+ Carrying out risk assessments for victims and potential victims of exploitation, identify immediate risk to victims and where necessary take appropriate action to safeguard individuals.
+ Undertaking witness and suspect interviews in line with PACE and associated procedures in relation to investigations that could include serious and complex crime.
+ Performing lawful arrest and process of suspects for exploitation related criminality in line with PACE.
+ Maintaining personal responsibility for all aspects of file preparation including gathering, recording, storing, accessing, and sharing of evidence in compliance with organisational procedures, codes of practice and legislation.
+ Ensuring that all evidence and exhibits are properly recorded and stored, and that the continuity and integrity of that evidence is always maintained by GLAA personnel. In addition, ensuring that all Disclosure management rules and processes are followed in accordance with CPIA 1996 acting as Disclosure Officer for criminal investigations.
+ Attending Crown Court, Magistrates’ Court, Civil Hearings and Appeal Hearings and give evidence as required.
+ Obtaining, monitoring, and enforcing Slavery and Trafficking Risk Orders (STROs), Labour Market Enforcement Undertakings (LMEUs) and Labour Market Enforcement Orders (LMEOs)
+ Attending multi agency case conferences/meetings as a representative of the organisation.
+ Working in partnership with other agencies including law enforcement agencies in operational activities.
+ Supporting with delivering the ‘Prevent’ agenda for the GLAA.
+ Gathering and submitting intelligence relating to Modern Slavery, Labour Exploitation and Labour Market offences to assist the GLAA and partner agencies to protect vulnerable persons in line with the National Intelligence Model.
+ Ensuring best value is a primary factor in all aspects of operation.
+ Undertaking any other reasonable duties that may be required by the GLAA
We are currently underrepresented by female, transgender, non binary, ethnic minority and disabled colleagues, and are keen to change this, so welcome applications from all parts of the communities we serve., We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Delivering at Pace
+ Working Together
+ Making Effective Decisions
+ Communicating and Influencing, Candidates should be aware that there may be a requirement to attend the GLAA office in Nottingham, where there is a business need to do so. Attendance will be supported by the GLAA Travel & Subsistence Policy.
AI Tools & Platforms
During the application process candidates are allowed to utilise AI (artificial intelligence) platforms and Tools to support them in writing their CV’s and Personal Statements. However, all information submitted must be factually accurate. This includes presenting the ideas and experience of others, or those generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. All presented information will be assessed at the Interview Stage.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
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+ Experience of working within a law enforcement/regulatory or similar environment.
+ Experience in conducting criminal investigations.
+ Working knowledge of relevant investigatory legislation (e.g. Police And Criminal Evidence (PACE) Act 1984, CPIA 1996 and the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act, 2004, Victims Code of Practice).
+ Experience of criminal case file preparation and an understanding of evidential requirements.
+ Ability to work on own initiative without supervision but also as a pro-active team member.
+ Experience of multi-agency and/or partnership working.
+ Ability to work to tight time scales and to manage conflicting priorities.
+ Ability to write clear and concise reports.
+ IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Desirable criteria:
+ Experience of investigation of Modern Slavery and Labour Exploitation associated crime.
+ Experience of dealing with vulnerable victims and witnesses
+ Trained as a Victim Liaison Officer (VLO).
+ Qualified to undertake ABE and suspect interviews.
+ Experience of submitting intelligence in accordance with NIM.
+ Knowledge of the National Referral Mechanism and support providers.
+ Qualified to PIP level 1 and 2.
+ An understanding of digital forensics.
+ Experience of attending Crown Court, Magistrates’ Court, Civil Hearings and Appeal Hearings and giving evidence as required.
+ Experience of making applications for search warrants or other orders to the court.
All offers are subject to satisfactory references, DBS and Security Clearance (SC).

Alongside your salary of £30,500, Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority contributes £8,835 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
We offer a generous total package to our employees which includes the following:
+ 32.5 days annual leave (FTE) in addition to 8 public holidays
+ Flexible public holiday scheme
+ Choice of pension schemes, including access to the extremely generous Civil Service Pension, which also provides a death in service lump sum payment and a survivor’s pension payment
+ Annual performance related bonus scheme
+ Access to employee discounts
+ Access to a wellbeing portal
+ Employee assistance programme
+ Access to mental health first aiders within the organisation
+ Flexibility for working hours through the Flexitime scheme
+ Hybrid working available
+ Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
+ Commitment to employee development