Corporate Fraud Investigator - CLA04024

Clackmannanshire Council; Alloa; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking a Fraud Officer to support counter-fraud initiatives and foster a culture of integrity. This role involves conducting investigations and promoting good practices across the Council. Ideal candidates have strong interpersonal and analytical skills. A hybrid working approach is available, with flexible arrangements depending on business needs.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Living wage employer

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting investigations.
• Self-motivated with effective skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Council-wide counter-fraud arrangements.
• Conduct investigations and report on fraud allegations.
• Develop a culture of customer service and high standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Job description

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.

Responsibilities and Requirements

The successful candidate will have experience in conducting investigations and will be self-motivated with effective interpersonal, communication, analytical, and organisational skills.

What We Offer

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.

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.

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. For this vacancy, we would welcome applications from ethnic minority groups, who are currently under represented in our workforce.

Equal Opportunities

Clackmannanshire Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 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.

Disclosure Check: You will be required to undergo a disclosure check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Clackmannanshire Council.