Counter Fraud Investigator

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK Government Agency seeks a Counter Fraud Investigator to conduct investigations into Driving License standards. The role involves managing complex investigations and collaborating with law enforcement agencies. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and adaptability skills, with a commitment to compliance and best practices. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave increasing to 30

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Inquisitive mind with the ability to analyse data.
• Experience in multi-agency collaborative investigations.
• Strong adherence to legal compliance and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Planning and managing investigations to a criminal standard.
• Conducting evidence-based investigations into driving test malpractice.
• Collaborating with other departments and Police Forces.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaborative skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Level 4 Counter Fraud Investigator apprenticeship

Job description

Do you have an inquisitive mind? Are you someone who can analyse different types of data and information sources to identify where issues may lay?

Would you thrive in an evolving environment, working under pressure to deliver key government road safety targets?

Are you someone who enjoys working collaboratively with different people, business areas, trade and industry?

Would you be interested in conducting investigations utilising a wide range of approved tactical options such as covert surveillance work?

Are you somebody who embraces new challenges and takes pride in your work and in your own professional development?

Do you want to work for an organisation that values its people, promotes continuous professional development offering fully funded Counter Fraud Investigator level 4 apprenticeship and further training to level 7 Advanced Investigative Practice.

Would you love to work somewhere where you can contribute to keeping Britain's roads safe.

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here

• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday

• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about what it's like working at Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers

The Counter Fraud Investigator is responsible for the day-to-day investigations across the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Driver/Rider/Vehicle environments.

These roles will primarily work with Driver related investigations, although you will need to be highly adaptable and flexible, adjusting to the requirements of the role as and when business needs arise.

Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:

• Adopting the role of “Lead Investigator” when allocated, with the responsibility of planning, preparing, and managing the investigations to a criminal standard based on evidence.
• Ensuring investigations are conducted in a manner which is only evidence based.
• Investigating all allocated reports of suspected theory and/or practical driving tests (including impersonations and technology assisted. cheating at tests) and malpractice against the agency.
• Investigating all allocated reports of suspected illegal driving instruction and malpractice against the agency.
• You will plan, prepare, and manage all investigations allocated to you to ensure all reasonable lines of enquiry are followed.
• Act as the focal point for the collection and evaluation of evidence and the creation of case files.
• Preparing full reports and papers for prosecution cases and / or Public Enquires to critical deadlines.
• You will ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation, during the investigation through to the case management. Conducting investigations in line with current best practices, Police & Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA), Criminal Procedure & Investigations Act (CPIA), Data Protection Act (DPA), & Freedom of Information (FOI) and all Scottish equivalents.
• Provide the department manager with regular updates and progress reports for cases they are managing or are involved with.
• You will liaise with other government departments and Police Forces where their involvement in the work would be beneficial to the end outcome of protecting citizens.
• Appear in court as an expert witness.
• Planning and executing surveillance on target nominals, including dealing with Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) issues.

For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.