Corporate Fraud Officer

Blackpool Council; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Generous annual leave

Pension

Hybrid working

Job summary

Blackpool Council is seeking a Corporate Fraud Officer to join the Audit and Risk Team. You will investigate fraud against the council, including council tax and procurement, and support data matching initiatives to safeguard public funds.

The role requires an experienced counter-fraud background, strong communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Hybrid working is available with some office-based days.

Qualifications

• Experience in counter-fraud or investigative work.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong reporting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct criminal investigations into fraud against the council.
• Undertake data matching exercises.
• Contribute to proactive fraud prevention work.
• Prepare concise, high-quality reports.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Report writing

Investigative experience

Education

Counter fraud qualification

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Hours: 37 per week

Salary: NJC Grade F SCP 19-24 £33,119 - £36,581 per annnum

Closing Date: 16th September 2026 at 23:59pm

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Fraud Officer to join our friendly Audit and Risk Team at Blackpool Council.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, a strong communicator with excellent attention to detail and the ability to write reports to a high standard. An experienced and qualified counter fraud/investigative background is required with the ability to work on your own and as part of a team to undertake a wide range of investigations. These can range from fraud committed against the council such as council tax, procurement and blue badge fraud alongside internal investigations when the need arises and participating in data matching exercises, meaning the successful candidate will conduct criminal investigations and utilise the law to safeguard the public purse.

The successful candidate will also have a role in the delivery of the proactive work programme delivered bythe team, with the aim to prevent and detect fraud whilst embedding an anti-fraud culture across all directorates within the Council and also allowing residents easy ways to participate in the fight against fraud.

This is a challenging, rewarding and interesting position and we are looking to appoint a candidate who can effectively demonstrate the commitment, professionalism and objectivity required for this role.

If you have the talents we are looking for, we’ll give you a warm welcome and access to a range of benefits including flexible working hours, generous annual leave, pension and opportunities for hybrid working (minimum requirement to be office based 3 days a week).Our office is in a central location close to public transport links so easy to get to.

Further information can be obtained from Adam Corbley, Senior Investigations Advisor, on [phone].

This post requires access to PSN (Public Services Network) services or networks and the successful post holder will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure check of unspent convictions through Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This post is also subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.