Corporate Fraud Investigator

Clackmannanshire Council; Alloa; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Scotland is seeking a Fraud Officer to support the delivery of council-wide counter-fraud arrangements. The successful candidate will investigate fraud allegations, develop and maintain the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Strategy, and work collaboratively within the Legal and Governance team. Candidates should have strong analytical and communication skills, and be self-motivated. A flexible working model is available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Living wage accredited employer

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting investigations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Understanding of fraud implications and consequences.
• Ability to provide professional advice.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of counter-fraud arrangements.
• Develop and maintain Anti-Fraud and Corruption Strategy.
• Investigate fraud allegations and monitor reports.
• Provide fraud services including whistleblowing investigations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Location: Kilncraigs Greenside Street Alloa, FK10 1EB

Salary: £41,701.28 - £46,300.29 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

The Fraud Officer will support the delivery of Council-wide counter-fraud arrangements, including the promotion of a counter-fraud culture / zero tolerance approach to fraud, awareness, and good practice across the Council.

This covers development, maintenance, and reporting of the Council’s Anti-Fraud and Corruption Strategy and supporting arrangements; investigation of and reporting (and monitoring) on allegations of fraud and irregularity; coordination and reporting of the Council’s participation in the National Fraud Initiative.

They will develop the function, fostering and encouraging a culture of high quality customer service, corporate working, and continuous improvement and innovation. You must be self-motivated, experienced in conducting investigations with effective interpersonal, communication, analytical, and organisational skills. Provide a full range of fraud services including whistleblowing investigations, and consultancy work and advice. The postholder must fully understand the implications and consequences of advice provided. Professional judgement and common sense must be applied at all times, and professional advice sought as appropriate.

As a member of the Legal and Governance team, they will be expected to work collaboratively with other colleagues to support overall operational leadership and ensure excellence in the services provided by Legal and Governance.

Additional Information

You can view the application pack below which contains the job profile outlining the skills, experience and knowledge required for this job. You can also find our recruitment privacy notice and a general information pack about Clackmannanshire Council.

Clackmannanshire Council is currently promoting the recruitment campaign “Get into Care for Adult Care”. Further documents can be viewed below – these do not relate to the job advertised.

Clackmannanshire Council welcomes applications from everyone and we value diversity in our workforce. We are committed to being an exemplar employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. For this vacancy, we would welcome applications from ethnic minority groups, who are currently under represented in our workforce.

Clackmannanshire Council operates a flexible hybrid approach for those roles that allow this type of working. Attendance at the office will be required to meet the needs of the business and for example to build team and stakeholder relationships. The exact pattern of working will be agreed with you as part of the recruitment process.

Clackmannanshire Council is a living wage accredited employer.

You will be required to undergo a disclosure check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Clackmannanshire Council. The cost of this check will be detailed in your conditional offer of employment if you are successful. Further information can be found here https://www.mygov.scot/disclosure-levels

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Please note that if you are selected for interview you will be notified by e-mail.