Covert Surveillance Team Lead — Field Operations

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Tees Valley seeks a skilled Team Leader to oversee surveillance operations. This role requires a dedicated individual who can work unsociable hours and manage a team effectively. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with legal standards, leading surveillance activities, and promoting team engagement. Applicants should possess strong leadership qualities and a good level of fitness for active involvement. This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity to contribute to tackling fraud within the welfare system.

Qualifications

• Must have proven leadership skills and experience in managing teams.
• Ability to work unsociable hours including weekends and early starts.
• Good level of physical fitness required for active participation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure smooth running of operations.
• Deploy on surveillance operations and manage team activities.
• Create a culture of engagement and coaching within the team.
• Lead the Surveillance Team activities as an Officer in Charge when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements in surveillance activities.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Operational effectiveness

Surveillance operations

Risk assessments

Job description

A government department in Tees Valley seeks a skilled Team Leader to oversee surveillance operations. This role requires a dedicated individual who can work unsociable hours and manage a team effectively. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with legal standards, leading surveillance activities, and promoting team engagement. Applicants should possess strong leadership qualities and a good level of fitness for active involvement. This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity to contribute to tackling fraud within the welfare system.