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Head of HR Investigation Service

Department for Work and Pensions

Leeds, West Yorkshire £60,688 a year permanent Posted 1 September 2026 Apply by 2 October 2026

Home Office register entry: Department for Work and Pensions, Sheffield

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Closest occupation match: SOC 1136, Human resource managers and directors. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £52,900 a year.

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About this role

Job summary This leadership role sits within the People and Place function in DWP, with accountability for leading the HR Investigation Service (HRIS) within the HR Advice and Support Team. The HR Advice and Support Team delivers specialist HR services across DWP through four key functions: HR Casework Operations, Employment Tribunal and People Risk, HR Investigation Service, and Continuous Improvement. HRIS provides expert support and oversight for the Department's most complex, sensitive and …

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Last verified against our ingestion on 2 September 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.