Counter Fraud and Corruption Support Officer

CEMP; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Norwich seeks a Counter Fraud & Corruption Support Officer. You will conduct fraud investigations, support policy development, and promote transparency within the organization. Ideal candidates should have excellent problem-solving skills, education qualifications, and the ability to analyze data. This position offers competitive benefits and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Employee discount program

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills essential for investigations.
• Must have excellent communication and relationship-building ability.
• Confident with data analysis and proficient in Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and report on fraud and corruption investigations.
• Support the development of policies on Counter Fraud and Whistleblowing.
• Maintain accurate case files and promote a culture of transparency.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication and relationship-building

Data analysis

Knowledge of data protection

Education

2 A-levels or equivalent

Accreditation in investigative practices (or willingness to work towards it)

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

Counter Fraud and Corruption Support Officer

Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £34,434 to £36,363 per annum (Scale H) | County Hall, Norwich

Norfolk County Council is ambitious for the future, and our Norfolk Audit Services team plays a vital role in achieving those goals. By joining us as a Counter Fraud & Corruption Support Officer, you’ll help protect public funds, strengthen trust, and ensure our services deliver real value for the people of Norfolk. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll support the Organisational Counter Fraud and Corruption Lead to deliver our counter-fraud and whistleblowing strategies, investigating concerns, promoting transparency, and embedding a culture of integrity across the organisation.

What You\'ll Do

• Conduct and report on fraud, corruption and whistleblowing investigations, ensuring evidence meets professional standards.
• Support the development and promotion of policies on Counter Fraud, Whistleblowing, Anti-Money Laundering and Modern Slavery.
• Follow up on identified risks and escalate where necessary.
• Maintain accurate case files and whistleblowing frameworks in line with GDPR.
• Promote a culture of transparency and accountability through awareness and education programmes.

About You

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability.
• Confidence with data analysis and Microsoft applications.
• Knowledge of data protection and confidentiality.
• Accreditation in investigative practices (or willingness to work towards it) and a good standard of education (2 A-levels or equivalent).
• Willingness to travel to locations both inside and outside Norfolk and hold a full driving license.

If you’re still reading and you’re still interested, we’d love to hear from you. If you’d like to discuss this vacancy in a bit more depth, please contact Andy Reeve, Organisational Counter Fraud and Corruption Lead.

Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement highlighting how you meet the personal specification and ensure you cover the following: “Why have you applied for this position? What skills and experience would you bring to the role?”

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working dependent on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
  • Norfolk Rewards our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants pensions
  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
  • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good broadband connectivity.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for all internal and external vacancies via myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

Redeployment closing date: 14 October 2025 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 21 October 2025 23:59