Join Our team
Spotlight Investigations is a professional investigation firm operating across Ireland and the UK, with international investigative capability through our network of approved affiliates.
Our work supports insurers, solicitors, HR professionals, corporate organisations and other professional clients across a diverse range of investigations.
The quality of our service depends upon the quality, integrity and professionalism of our people. We therefore take a considered and selective approach to recruitment.
Working With Spotlight
Investigation work requires considerably more than the ability to gather information.
Our investigators and professional staff are expected to exercise sound judgement, discretion and integrity while operating within clearly defined legal, regulatory and ethical boundaries.
Depending on the role, working with Spotlight may involve:
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Surveillance and field investigations
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Personal injury and property claims investigations
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Serious fraud investigations
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Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
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Corporate and workplace investigations
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Internal investigations
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Financial investigations
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Asset and individual tracing
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Brand and intellectual property protection
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Anti-piracy and distribution investigations
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Litigation and SIU support
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Legal and law research
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Digital evidence, document and image analysis
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Professional reporting and evidence management
Our work can be complex, sensitive and occasionally demanding. Professionalism and sound investigative judgement are essential.
Who We Look For
We are interested in hearing from experienced professionals who can demonstrate high standards of integrity, discretion, judgement and attention to detail.
Relevant professional backgrounds may include:
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Professional investigations
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Law enforcement and policing
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Covert surveillance
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Insurance claims and fraud
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Special Investigation Units (SIU)
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Intelligence and analytical roles
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Legal and litigation
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Corporate investigations
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HR and workplace investigations
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Financial crime and fraud
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Open-Source Intelligence
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Compliance and data protection
Previous experience in these areas does not automatically determine suitability. Every candidate is considered against the requirements of the particular role and the professional standards expected by Spotlight Corporate Investigations.
What We Expect
All members of our team are expected to demonstrate:
Integrity
Acting honestly and ethically, including when working independently and without direct supervision.
Confidentiality
Understanding the sensitivity of client, subject and investigative information and protecting it accordingly.
Professional Judgement
Recognising not only what can be done during an investigation, but what should be done.
Objectivity
Gathering and reporting facts impartially without attempting to achieve a predetermined outcome.
Attention to Detail
Maintaining accurate contemporaneous records and producing clear, reliable professional reports.
Compliance
Understanding and respecting the legal, regulatory and data protection framework within which professional investigations operate.
Discretion
Representing Spotlight and our clients professionally at all times.
Compliance & Professional Standards
Compliance is fundamental to how we operate.
Spotlight Investigations is licensed and regulated by the Private Security Authority of Ireland and operates to ISO 9001 Quality Management and ISO 27001 Information Security standards.
Our investigations are conducted within applicable legal and regulatory frameworks, including GDPR and data protection legislation.
Personnel are expected to comply with our internal policies, information security requirements, confidentiality obligations, investigative procedures and professional standards.
We do not tolerate unlawful, unethical or unnecessarily intrusive investigative practices.
Vetting & Pre-Employment Checks
Due to the sensitive nature of our work and the information entrusted to us by clients, appointments may be subject to appropriate identity, employment, qualification, reference, right-to-work and other background or regulatory checks, depending upon the role and jurisdiction.
Any vetting undertaken as part of recruitment is conducted lawfully, proportionately and in accordance with applicable data protection and employment requirements.
Equal Opportunities
Spotlight Investigations is committed to fair and professional recruitment.
Employment decisions are based upon the requirements of the role, relevant experience, competence and suitability. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and to treating applicants fairly and respectfully throughout the recruitment process.
Current Opportunities
Any specific vacancies will be advertised here when available.
We also welcome speculative expressions of interest from suitably experienced investigation professionals who believe their background and professional standards are aligned with Spotlight Investigations.
Submission of an expression of interest does not indicate that a vacancy currently exists or guarantee progression to a recruitment process.
Interested in Joining Spotlight?
If you believe your experience, professional judgement and approach to investigations would complement our team, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a brief covering note outlining:
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Your relevant professional experience
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Your location and geographical availability
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The type of investigative work in which you have experience
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Any relevant licences, qualifications or specialist training
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Your availability, where appropriate
Applications and expressions of interest will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.
Contact Spotlight Investigations to express your interest in joining our team.