Fraud Officer - Southern

Government Recruitment Service; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in High Wycombe is seeking a Fraud Officer to tackle fraud within the benefits system, conducting interviews, reviewing evidence, and pursuing lines of enquiry to take corrective action on awards where necessary. This permanent, full-time position offers stability and a chance to make a real impact.

The role requires robust interview skills, adherence to policy, collaboration with partners, and careful handling of sensitive information. Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct robust interviews with individuals by phone or in person, gathering and scrutinising evidence and taking corrective action when errors are found.
• Ensure compliance, adhering to DWP policies, CFCD procedures, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with teams and external partners to promote fraud awareness within DWP and engage with business partners.
• Manage cases effectively, gathering and verifying information to support accurate benefit reassessments and overpayment calculations.
• Handle sensitive information, maintain records, redact sensitive material, and liaise with other departments.
• Prioritise workload and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job description

Fraud Officer - Southern

Company: Government Recruitment Service

Salary: £32,700 to £35,032 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: High Wycombe

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 4 Nov 2026

Closing date: 17 Nov 2026

Within the Counter Fraud, Compliance and Debt Directorate (CFCD), we work to reduce fraud, error, and debt, to protect the public purse.

As a Fraud Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of tackling fraud within the benefits system, conducting thorough interviews and reviews, pursuing all reasonable lines of enquiry, and taking corrective action on benefit awards where necessary.

We offer a role where you can learn, progress, and maintain a healthy work-life balance while making a real impact.

As a Fraud Officer, you will:

• Conduct robust interviews with individuals by phone or in person, gather, review and closely scrutinise detailed evidence, taking corrective action when errors are found.
• Ensure compliance, adhering to DWP policies, CFCD operational procedures, and maintaining quality standards.
• Collaborate with teams and external partners—promoting fraud awareness within DWP and engaging effectively with business partners.
• Manage cases effectively, gathering and verifying information to support accurate benefit reassessments and overpayment calculations.
• Handle sensitive information, maintaining accurate records, redacting sensitive material, and liaising with other departments.
• Prioritise your workload, navigating shifting priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Due to the nature of this role, it will require occasional travel and overnight stays.

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