The Introduction to workplace investigator skills workshop on Wednesday 9 April, is a practical one-day online workshop for potential investigators who would like an insight into what conducting an investigation entails. It includes the legal and procedural framework, an opportunity to practice the skills in a role-play situation, and to discuss any concerns or queries. The workshop starts from the point where someone has been selected as an appropriate investigator by HR and any pre-investigation work has already been conducted. It concludes at the point where the appointed investigator hands over the written report to HR. The workshop will cover the basic principles and skills, and provides an opportunity to practice these. It is not a certificated training course, nor will it be suitable for participants who will be conducting more complex investigations, nor for investigations that require a trauma-based approach. It may however be helpful as a refresher for those who have conducted investigations in the past and would like a recap on the basic processes and skills, as well as those who are new investigators.
UCEA offers its members a hands-on, one-day online workshop covering the fundamentals of workplace investigations.
Our Introduction to Workplace Investigator Skills workshop on Wednesday 9 April is designed for those who want a clear understanding of what conducting an investigation entails. This workshop is tailored for the HE sector and covers the investigation process, and the required skills needed for potential investigators.
What to expect? Led by a trainer who specialises in employee relations, dispute resolution, mediation, grievance investigation, and training in behaviour and communication, having handled over 300 complex cases and trained over 200 individuals.
This interactive and practical online course includes the legal & procedural framework and offers a mix of small group work, plenary discussions, hands-on exercises, short videos, and skills practice.
Who is this for? It will be helpful as a refresher for those who have conducted investigations in the past and would like a recap on the basic processes and skills, as well as those who are new investigators. It is a great chance to learn while connecting with fellow participants to share experiences and insights.
Important pre-course information
Timings and programme
The workshop takes place between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm on Wednesday 9 April. Participants will need to attend the whole day to benefit fully from the course.
For more information read the timed programme
Introduction to workplace investigator skills workshop - programme
Attendance fee and how to book
We have set an early bird fee for this workshop at £449.00 until Wednesday 2 April at 5.00 pm after that the full price fee is £475.00.
When booking a place, you now have the option of paying online by credit card (note our online booking system indicates the ticket as £449/£475 (VAT free)). You can of course be invoiced for the £449/£475 (VAT free) attendance fee (note our online booking system indicates the invoice ticket as £0, you will be invoiced for £449/£475 VAT free).
For the benefit of attendees, we are limiting attendance to a maximum of 12 attendees.
Book places via tickettailor
If you have any queries regarding your interest in attending, please contact events@ucea.ac.uk
UCEA offers its members a hands-on, one-day online workshop covering the fundamentals of workplace investigations.
Our Introduction to Workplace Investigator Skills workshop on Wednesday 9 April is designed for those who want a clear understanding of what conducting an investigation entails. This workshop is tailored for the HE sector and covers the investigation process, and the required skills needed for potential investigators.
What to expect? Led by a trainer who specialises in employee relations, dispute resolution, mediation, grievance investigation, and training in behaviour and communication, having handled over 300 complex cases and trained over 200 individuals.
This interactive and practical online course includes the legal & procedural framework and offers a mix of small group work, plenary discussions, hands-on exercises, short videos, and skills practice.
- Comprehensive overview: become familiar with how workplace investigations fit within the broader disciplinary and grievance framework, including Dignity at Work, ED&I, and other workplace issues.
- Practical skill-building: understand what constitutes an effective and rigorous investigation. Learn and practise core skills such as gathering evidence, analysing and assessing information, and conducting a fair and impartial investigation.
- Confidence in decision-making: discover the principles of making sound, proportionate, and unbiased judgements.
- Effective reporting: appreciate what constitutes a good report.
Who is this for? It will be helpful as a refresher for those who have conducted investigations in the past and would like a recap on the basic processes and skills, as well as those who are new investigators. It is a great chance to learn while connecting with fellow participants to share experiences and insights.
Important pre-course information
- Pre-reading: you will need 60–90 minutes to familiarise yourself with the delegate pack and to review your organisation’s grievance, disciplinary, and Dignity at Work/ED&I policies.
- Delegate pack: about 10 days before the course, you will receive a pack with helpful resources, like tips on structuring interviews, questioning techniques, effective report writing, and note taking.
Timings and programme
The workshop takes place between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm on Wednesday 9 April. Participants will need to attend the whole day to benefit fully from the course.
For more information read the timed programme
Introduction to workplace investigator skills workshop - programmeAttendance fee and how to book
We have set an early bird fee for this workshop at £449.00 until Wednesday 2 April at 5.00 pm after that the full price fee is £475.00.
When booking a place, you now have the option of paying online by credit card (note our online booking system indicates the ticket as £449/£475 (VAT free)). You can of course be invoiced for the £449/£475 (VAT free) attendance fee (note our online booking system indicates the invoice ticket as £0, you will be invoiced for £449/£475 VAT free).
For the benefit of attendees, we are limiting attendance to a maximum of 12 attendees.
Book places via tickettailor
If you have any queries regarding your interest in attending, please contact events@ucea.ac.uk
