Fraud Investigator – Benefits & Compliance (Public Sector)

Government Recruitment Service; Inverness; Vor Ort; GBP 29.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Fraud Officer for Scotland, based in Inverness, to tackle fraud within the benefits system. You will conduct robust interviews, review detailed evidence, and take corrective action on benefit awards where necessary.

This permanent, full-time role requires occasional travel and overnight stays. You will work within the Counter Fraud, Compliance and Debt Directorate, ensuring high standards of compliance and contributing to protecting public funds.

Qualifikationen

• Experience conducting interviews within a benefits context.
• Ability to review and scrutinise detailed evidence accurately.
• Knowledge of fraud awareness and prevention practices.

Aufgaben

• Conduct robust interviews with individuals by phone or in person, gather, review and scrutinise evidence, and take corrective action on benefit awards.
• Ensure compliance with DWP policies, CFCD procedures, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with teams and external partners to promote fraud awareness and engage with business partners.
• Manage cases by gathering and verifying information to support accurate reassessments and overpayments.
• Handle sensitive information, maintain records, redact material, and liaise with other departments.
• Prioritise workload and navigate shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Kenntnisse

Interviewing

Evidence analysis

Attention to detail

Compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Jobbeschreibung

The Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Fraud Officer for Scotland, based in Inverness, to tackle fraud within the benefits system. You will conduct robust interviews, review detailed evidence, and take corrective action on benefit awards where necessary.

This permanent, full-time role requires occasional travel and overnight stays. You will work within the Counter Fraud, Compliance and Debt Directorate, ensuring high standards of compliance and contributing to protecting public funds.