Fraud Investigator - Criminal & Financial

Government Recruitment Service; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service is recruiting a Fraud Investigator in Ilkeston to join the DWP Counter Fraud team. You will lead criminal or financial investigations into serious and organised crime affecting benefits and grants, analysing complex data and coordinating with law enforcement agencies.

As a permanent, full-time post, you will work across multiple agencies, manage disclosure and evidence, and contribute to prosecutions and civil actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead criminal investigations or financial investigations into serious and organised crime against DWP to a successful outcome.
• Engage and collaborate with colleagues, law enforcement agencies and partners across DWP and Government on joint operations into organised crime.
• Conduct formal briefings with law enforcement agencies, including senior police officers and leaders on the likely impact of operations.
• Organise and participate in arrest, search, and seizure procedures in accordance with Warrant legislation and Departmental guidance.
• Undertake advanced interviews under caution in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE).
• Make informed decisions as to the appropriate legislation and powers to be used and timelines to be imposed on investigations.
• Work closely with Crown Prosecution Service to develop evidence requirements. Prepare submissions in relation to prosecution, confiscation, and civil actions for court.
• Carry out the role of the Disclosure Officer and be able to produce accurate Disclosure Schedules and adhere to the requirements of an Exhibits Officer as required.
• Confidently use expert knowledge of the case, engage with lawyers and barristers in investigations, including understanding and progressing directions from Counsel and the Courts at pace.
• Give evidence in Magistrates and/or Crown Court and manage witnesses and victims during the investigation and prosecution process.
• Work with DWP colleagues to reduce and stop further benefit loss.

Job description

Government Recruitment Service is recruiting a Fraud Investigator in Ilkeston to join the DWP Counter Fraud team. You will lead criminal or financial investigations into serious and organised crime affecting benefits and grants, analysing complex data and coordinating with law enforcement agencies.

As a permanent, full-time post, you will work across multiple agencies, manage disclosure and evidence, and contribute to prosecutions and civil actions.