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Senior Fraud Investigator

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 22 - 31 / Annum
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Senior Fraud Investigator

Salary: £22.21 per hour PAYE or £28.07 per hour Umbrella
Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire (hybrid working, monthly office meetings required)

Contract: 6 Months initially

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and accredited Counter Fraud Specialist/Investigator with substantial experience in local authority work, particularly tenancy and housing fraud. The successful candidate will be able to:

  * Take on a live caseload immediately

  * Develop and maintain strong relationships across housing service teams

  * Use the INCASE365 Case Management System efficiently

  * Conduct a full range of investigative activities, including preparing summary reports for housing service decisions and compiling files for civil and criminal proceedings

You will be a key member of the Volume Investigation Team, supporting and developing junior officers, and contributing to team leadership. This is a hybrid role with flexible working hours, allowing work from home or office, with occasional travel in Welwyn required.

Key Responsibilities

  * Lead complex investigations in tenancy/housing and corporate fraud

  * Act as Lead Case Officer for prosecutions, attending court as necessary

  * Identify appropriate sanctions and ensure full implementation

  * Conduct interviews in line with PACE Codes of Practice

  * Analyse evidence, prepare reports, and present findings for decision-making and court proceedings

  * Develop proactive fraud detection and prevention strategies

  * Build relationships with partner agencies and statutory bodies

  * Deliver fraud awareness training

  * Manage a varied and complex caseload within council policies and deadlines

  * Contribute to service improvement, innovation, and continuous development

Essential Requirements

Qualifications

  * Fully completed professional counter fraud qualifications (ACFS, ACFM, PIP, ACFE)

  * Member of the Government Counter Fraud Profession

Experience & Knowledge

  * Minimum of 2 years’ experience in fraud, criminal, civil, or disciplinary investigations

  * Strong understanding of investigative legislation, financial regulations, and anti-fraud controls

  * Skilled in evidence preparation for civil and criminal proceedings

  * Experience using INCASE365 Case Management System

  * Track record of delivering innovation, service improvement, and change

  * Excellent interview and investigative skills (PACE compliant)

Additional Information

  * Hybrid working: work from home or office, with monthly office meetings

  * Flexible working hours

  * Travel across Welwyn and Hertfordshire as required

  * Standard DBS check required

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