Housing Fraud Investigation Officer

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Housing Fraud Investigation Officer for a temporary role in North London. You will support the anti-fraud team, focusing on resolving a backlog of housing fraud cases. Ideal candidates will have experience in Local Government Housing Fraud and the ability to conduct civil and criminal investigations. This position offers compensation of £22.79 per hour. Interested applicants can apply via email or the company website.

Qualifications

• Experience in Local Government Housing Fraud.
• Ability to undertake investigations to professional standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of fraud legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Build capacity in the anti-fraud team focused on housing fraud cases.
• Plan and undertake counter-fraud projects.
• Comply with legislative requirements in investigations.

Skills

Local Government Housing Fraud experience

Strong anti-fraud culture

Civil and criminal investigations

Job description

Housing Fraud Investigation Officer needed in North London

This is a temporary contract paying £22.79ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

Reference number: RQ1653049

The successful candidate will need to have Local Government Housing Fraud experience and be able to hit the ground running.

This role is to build some extra capacity in the anti-fraud team, focused on housing fraud cases as we have a backlog of cases to allocate. The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong anti-fraud culture in the organisation and undertake civil and criminal investigations to relevant professional standards and keep up to date with best practice and relevant legislation.

They will plan and undertake pro‑active counter‑fraud projects; and investigations into allegations of fraud and corruption of varying nature and complexity, fully complying with legislative requirements governing the conduct of investigations and policies and procedures.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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