Fraud Investigator

Location: Cambourne/Hybrid
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 3 months from start date
Salary: Grade 5 £36,370 to £41,593 per Annam
Application Deadline: 25th September 2024

About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Fraud Investigator to join our team on a temporary basis. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting detailed investigations into potential fraud cases, focusing on council tax, social housing, procurement, and other fraud types. You will utilise your investigative skills to ensure cases are resolved fairly and accurately, providing reports that may be used in legal proceedings.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct investigations using integrity and initiative, adapting to each case's unique circumstances.
• Review and challenge current fraud processes to enhance the overall fraud function.
• Conduct interviews under caution and gather witness statements in line with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE).
• Prepare evidence and documentation for legal and court proceedings, including giving evidence under oath.
• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professional discretion.
• Conduct investigative questioning to identify and mitigate fraudulent activities.

Essential Criteria
To be successful in this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Personal Qualities & Behaviours

• Ability to approach each investigation thoroughly, considering all available methods.
• Confident in challenging processes to develop the corporate fraud function further.
• Comfortable working independently and with minimal supervision.

Education & Qualifications

• Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist qualification (or working towards it).
• GCSE Maths and English (grade C or above).
• 1 year of equivalent experience in fraud detection and investigation, particularly within council tax, social housing, or procurement fraud.

Experience & Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation, including PACE 1984, Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996, Fraud Act 2006, and other fraud-related laws.
• Previous experience in conducting interviews under caution and handling cases with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Proficient in using case management systems, such as NAFN, CIVICA, Orchard, and MS Word and Excel.

Skills & Abilities

• High analytical skills to gather evidence and prepare reports for criminal investigation purposes.
• Ability to attend court as a witness or investigating officer.
• Excellent investigative questioning skills for interviewing suspected fraudulent claimants.

Other Requirements

• Full driving license and essential car user status.
• Ability to attend meetings both locally and remotely.
• Basic DBS Check required.

Desirable

• Experience with Incase 365, LoCATA, and LoCTA systems.
• Experience working in a local government fraud investigation setting.

If you are an experienced fraud investigator looking for a new challenge in a hybrid working environment, we encourage you to apply before the deadline of 25th September 2024. Or call Alison for more information 01733 968453