The Inquiry has the following roles available to apply for:
| Role | Description | Contract types | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| This is a high‑profile, and extremely sensitive role at the heart of a major statutory Inquiry. The successful candidate will develop trusted relationships across a very sensitive stakeholder group, ensure trauma‑informed engagement, and help the Chair, Secretary and Deputy Secretary understand public, community and participant perspectives. They will operate with considerable autonomy at Grade 6, shaping the Inquiry’s reputation, independence and credibility with important stakeholders across government. The candidate will need to ensure the Inquiry can reach clear and evidence based conclusions alongside the National Crime Agency’s (NCA’s) live Operation Beaconport. |
Temporary Fixed term Loan |
11:55 pm on Tuesday 2nd June | |
| The Policy and Strategy Lead will lead policy analysis and strategic policy development for the Statutory Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs, ensuring evidence gathered through consultation, investigations, hearings and research is translated into clear, robust and actionable findings and recommendations. The role supports the Chair, Panel and senior leadership by providing high-quality policy and strategy advice in a complex, high-profile and trauma-informed environment, while maintaining the Inquiry’s independence. |
Temporary Fixed term Loan |
11:55 pm on Friday 5th June | |
| The Head of Strategy and Analysis is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping the Inquiry’s strategic direction, analytical framework and evidence synthesis. The post holder ensures that the Inquiry’s decisions on scope, sequencing, investigations and findings are underpinned by robust analysis and a coherent long‑term strategy. |
Temporary Fixed term Loan |
11:55 pm on Friday 5th June | |
| The Head of Cross Government and Public Engagement Policy is a senior leadership role at the centre of the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs. The post holder will lead the Inquiry’s Private Office function, policy liaison and co-ordination, and external engagement, ensuring the Chair and senior leadership are supported with high‑quality advice, robust governance, and effective relationships across government, public bodies, devolved administrations, and external organisations. |
Temporary Fixed term Loan |
11:55 pm on Friday 9th June |