Private Investigator jobs in Haverhill

Are you an experienced investigator with a sensitive approach who enjoys working autonomously and as part of a high performing team?

The investigation team within the Office of Student Conduct, Complaints and Appeals is recruiting for an Investigator. The role is offered as a full time permanent post. The role will join the current team comprising a Senior Investigators and three Investigators.

Your primary role will be conducting investigations into allegations of student misconduct, including serious sexual misconduct, abusive behaviour involving protected characteristics and advising on academic misconduct. You will be responsible for gathering the accounts and evidence for the relevant parties, providing the information in an investigation report and presenting it to decision-makers. Your specialist knowledge and skills will ensure that investigations are conducted in a sensitive, professional and proportionate manner.

The investigators sit within the Office of Student Conduct, Complaints and Appeals (OSCCA). OSCCA manages cases, reviews procedures and advises on matters relating to formal University student procedures including: student discipline; student complaints about the University; appeals relating to examination results and other University body decisions; and a student's capacity to study.

You will have proven experience of conducting sensitive and complex investigations, including investigations of alleged conduct that could constitute an alleged criminal offence and/or serious sexual misconduct. You will be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of the complexities of sexual misconduct, including the impact on those involved. You will understand the barriers that exist to reporting misconduct, and where these can be exacerbated as a result of a person's protected characteristics. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, along with the ability to write detailed, accurate and succinct investigation reports reflecting an understanding of relevant legislation is essential.

We are keen to encourage applicants who are Black, Asian or from a minority ethnicity within the UK to apply for these roles, as they are currently under-represented within OSCCA. It is especially important to us to try and be reflective of the University's diverse student population to build trust and confidence in the reporting procedures.

Benefits of working at the University of Cambridge include:

• Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;

• Generous annual leave allowance;

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;

• Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;

• Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodation

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check.

Further information is attached.

Please quote reference AB51156 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Reference: AB51156 Closing Date: 1 November 2026 Interview Date: 18 November 2026

If you have any technical difficulties submitting your online application, please contact the recruitment team at sscjobs@admin.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference AB51156 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.