Covert Surveillance Team Leader: Flexible Hours & Training

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK seeks a Covert Surveillance Team Leader to manage surveillance operations aimed at uncovering welfare fraud. The role includes leading a team, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Candidates must possess relevant accreditations and a full driving licence. This full-time position involves flexible hours, including unsocial hours and travel. The agency offers competitive benefits, including salary and annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus pension contribution

Generous annual leave

Work-life balance support

Financial & wellbeing support

Inclusive environment with professional networks

Qualifications

• Full current driving licence for manual vehicles.
• Experience leading team‑based surveillance or investigative operations.
• Good level of fitness and ability to travel during unsocial hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to ensure organisational effectiveness.
• Deploy on surveillance operations and manage tasking requests.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop evidential packages.

Skills

Leadership in team-based operations

Surveillance tactics

Effective communication

Risk assessment

Legal compliance

Education

Counter Fraud Investigator Apprenticeship (CFIA)

Accredited Counter Fraud Investigations Program (ACFIP)

NCA accreditation in Financial Investigations

Job description

A government agency in the UK seeks a Covert Surveillance Team Leader to manage surveillance operations aimed at uncovering welfare fraud. The role includes leading a team, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Candidates must possess relevant accreditations and a full driving licence. This full-time position involves flexible hours, including unsocial hours and travel. The agency offers competitive benefits, including salary and annual leave.