Reader/Receiver Major Incident Room

About The Role

We are recruiting experienced Reader/Receivers to receive, read, and identify key lines of enquiry. Effectively manage document classification and process accordingly and appropriately prioritise and action all material relating to ICRIR case work. manage document classification and process accordingly and appropriately prioritise and action all material relating to ICRIR case work.

The MIR functions as the central hub of any investigation, through which every piece of information gathered by investigators, analysts and any other agencies is passed through. It serves as the core from which all information is analysed, and strategies are formulated to ensure no avenue of enquiry is missed. It manages a register of information which must be accurately monitored throughout, ensuring each investigator has the most up to date knowledge on any one investigation. It is also a key component for research, strategy formulation and guidance from the beginning of an investigation right through to the end and possibly through the prosecution system should a prosecution be sought. The first point of contact for all this information is the role of Receiver, once they have analysed and checked the information it is passed to the Data Processors to index ensuring the information is accessible and searchable both on the information and investigative side of the case management system, which in the case of the Commission is CLUE.

The end-to-end journey of an investigation is all about the people who will eventually benefit from information recovery. At every stage re-questing individuals or families must be able to understand what is happening and what progress is being made. A key difference to the Com-mission's approach is that a request must be made before the Commission can carry out its investigations. These requests can include specific questions that the requesting individual or family wish to see ad-dressed during the investigative work. We will seek answers to requesting individuals' questions by examining all existing material, including that which might not have been disclosed or made public during any previous fact-finding.

The post sits within the Investigations Directorate in the Commission. Headed by the Commissioner for Investigations, Peter Sheridan, you will form part of the Major Incident Room Team, reporting to the Major Incident Room Manager. The MIR sits at the heart of any investigation and all documents relating to any investigation are passed through the MIR ensuring no lines of enquiry are missed. The Directorate is multi-disciplinary with a mix of backgrounds and skills, and team members will be expected to work together to set a new and unique culture reflecting the Commission's mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and read all documentation submitted to the incident room, highlight all priority content to be indexed and identify any High Priority Actions that are required to be raised.
• Attend all briefings held by the SIO relevant to case work and ensure tasks are raised accordingly.
• Indicate to the registration officer (if separate role) the appropriate priority of the document that is High, Medium or Low in accordance with SIO or MIR policy.
• Share any relevant or high priority documentation directly with the SIO and/or analytical team.
• Assist enquiry team with any enquiries related to searching of the system and identifying any outstanding lines of enquiry.
• Ensure all documentation is submitted in the correct format and is searchable.
• Ensure that all tasks are completed correctly before being shown complete on the system.
• Liaise with enquiry team that all documents submitted have a source to show their origin.
• Ensure disclosure principles are applied so that each case has its own document where possible so as not to overlap with other cases.
• Liaise with Case Support Team ensuring both the Information side and Investigation side are updated with key information.

We are happy to discuss the role and answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact us for an informal conversation by emailing us at

We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor.

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Advertising End Date: 11th January 2026