Housing Fraud Investigation Officer

4Recruitment Services; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Housing Fraud Investigation Officer for a client in Manchester. The role involves conducting thorough investigations into housing and council tax fraud, utilizing specialized skills and qualifications. Candidates must have a strong understanding of fraud procedures and be able to work independently while contributing to policy development. Hybrid working options available.

Benefits

24 hour specialist consultant support

Employee Benefits Programme

Dedicated payroll support

Qualifications

• Must have minimum qualifications such as ACFS, PINS, or ACFT.
• Experience in Local Authority preferred.
• Ability to conduct independent investigations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver investigations including complex cases.
• Research and evaluate evidence for decision-making.
• Develop and contribute to anti-fraud policies.

Skills

Interviewing under caution

Research and evidence collation

Fraud investigation knowledge

Education

ACFS

PINS

ACFT

Job description

4Recruitment Services are seeking a Housing Fraud Investigation Officer to work for our client based on Manchester.

The client will allow hybrid working with 2 days attendance in the office.

The post holder must have knowledge of housing tenancy fraud, council tax fraud etc. This assignment is specifically for the fraud investigation element of the role so the candidate must have fraud investigation qualifications or be qualified through experience of undertaking such work.

The post holder will be required to:

• plan and deliverinvestigations, this may include complex, technical or sensitive areas.
• research, collation of evidence, review of evidence, evaluation, interviews including interviews held under caution.
• complete assessment of allegations / referrals, planning an investigation approach (in line with service standards and process), delivery and evaluation of evidence to decision making which can extend from no further action through to a proposal to prosecuteor referral to the police. This will be retained in case files and communicated through written reports.
• contribute to process and policy development and the design and delivery of proactive or reactive anti fraud reviews.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Must have minimum qualification of either ACFS, PINS, ACFT
• Must have ability to interview under caution with people
• Must have knowledge of housing tenancy fraud, council tax fraud etc
• Experience in Local Authority setting would be best, but could be public sector.
• Need to be able to do complete investigations independently

What we offer:

• 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
• 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
• Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email(url removed).