Whistleblowing & Investigations Lead 12 month FTC
- Full-time
The Whistleblowing & Investigations Lead is responsible for Turner & Townsends Global Whistleblowing and Investigations framework so that concerns are assessed and managed consistently independently and effectively.
The role will oversee the Whistleblowing and Speak Up programme investigations methodology and case management processes supporting our commitment to Building Trust through transparency and accountability. The role will work with central and regional Risk Management teams operational teams Human Resources and senior leadership to support timely investigations and effective remediation. Working closely with CBRE (who have a 70% investment in Turner & Townsend) the role will align approaches as necessary share leading practice and identify opportunities for coordination while maintaining Turner & Townsends independent governance and accountability.
Main Responsibilities:
Whistleblowing Framework:
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Groups Whistleblowing and Speak Up framework policies and procedures.
- Maintain oversight of reporting channels ensuring concerns can be raised confidentially and where permitted anonymously.
- Monitor the effectiveness and accessibility of whistleblowing arrangements ensuring alignment with applicable legal and regulatory requirements as well as leading practice.
Investigations Management:
- Develop and maintain investigation methodologies standards and guidance to support consistent investigations across all regions.
- Triage reported concerns and determine appropriate ownership scope escalation and investigation requirements in collaboration with Risk Management Human Resources and regional stakeholders.
- Lead or oversee complex high-risk or sensitive investigations and provide quality assurance over regionally managed cases.
Case Management & Remediation:
- Maintain oversight of case management systems and records ensuring matters are managed confidentially objectively and in a timely manner.
- Monitor investigation outcomes and corrective actions supporting timely and proportionate remediation of substantiated concerns.
- Identify themes root causes and control weaknesses and monitor adherence to the organisations commitment to non-retaliation.
Governance Reporting & Engagement:
- Analyse case data and prepare reporting for Turner & Townsend governance forums Executive Management and Board committees as required.
- Provide guidance and training to Regional Ethics & Compliance teams investigators and managers on whistleblowing investigations and non-retaliation requirements.
- Coordinate with Legal Human Resources and external specialists and support regulatory or law-enforcement engagement where required.
Key relationships include the wider Risk Management function incorporating central and regional Ethics & Compliance teams; regional operational and Finance teams; Executive Management and Regional Boards; and CBREs Trust and Ethics & Compliance teams.
Qualifications :
- Extensive relevant investigations experience ideally managing complex workplace financial crime or compliance investigations within a global corporate environment.
- Demonstrable experience managing whistleblowing and Speak Up programmes including the oversight of sensitive and high-risk cases.
- Strong knowledge of investigation planning interviewing evidence management case documentation root cause analysis and remediation practices.
- Strong analytical communication and stakeholder management skills with the independence and professional judgement to assess complex evidence reach balanced conclusions and report effectively to senior stakeholders.
- A relevant degree or recognised professional qualification such as CFE ICA ACAMS or equivalent would be advantageous.
Additional Information :
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1