Corporate Investigation Officer RBKC618350

Job Summary:

Salary range: £41,967 - £50,088 per annum
Work location: London
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Temporary up to 24 months
Closing date: 6th September 2024
Interview date: Week commencing 9th September 2024

About Us:

Three local authorities, one aim: to prevent and overcome fraud.

In Kensington and Chelsea, we put local people and local businesses at the heart of decision-making, working in partnership with them to provide quality services that are responsive, effective and efficient. This includes protecting the public purse by ensuring our resources go to the right people and are used for the right things. Collaborating with the nearby boroughs of Westminster and Hammersmith & Fulham, our Corporate Audit, Risk and Fraud Shared Services work hard to combat fraud and corruption. We're not only addressing fraud as it happens, we're leading the way in fraud prevention.

Working in a share service offers unique opportunities and experiences to an investigation officer who will be working across three diverse local authorities, you'll quickly build up a picture of the way the three local authorities operate. Join our supportive and forward-thinking team and you'll make a real difference in a rewarding area.

The Role:

As an investigator within the Shared Corporate Anti-Fraud Service, you will be responsible for the Fraud Hub data analytical system for all three councils, collating datasets, uploading information and investigating the output including anomalies and outliers that may identify possible fraudulent activity or error.

You will be investigating allegations of potential fraud or wrongdoing under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and securing admissible evidence obtained in support of an investigation following the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and civil law, legal requirements and criminal investigation procedures.

It's important work that brings you into contact with a wide variety of people and situations, some of them challenging. You'll also play a key role in building fraud resilience across the three councils.

Please refer to the
Job Description for more information.

About You:

You're required to hold a professional investigation qualification such as ACFS along with experience of counter fraud investigation work and a working knowledge of relevant criminal and civil law.

You'll be ready to speak to a wide variety of people and willing to challenge and negotiate for the information you need. You're someone who can see the big picture, but also focus on fine details and pick your way through complex data.

Well-organised, you'll be able to plan and prioritise your own caseload. You're likely to have a knowledge of data matching and data analysis methods in detecting fraud. Experience of NFI, Excel and local authority systems is important, as is a good understanding of data protection regulations.

Application process

Please do not upload any documents, including CVs/Covering Letters or supporting statements, as these documents will not be reviewed and could result in your application not being shortlisted.

You should describe how you meet the person specification requirements for the position you are applying for in Section G of the application form.

Additional information:

The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

We make sure all our staff are vetted to a high standard by conducting pre-employment checks to assess and assure the trustworthiness, integrity, and ability of prospective employees. This includes validating identity, right to work in the UK, qualifications (where applicable), work history (including the investigation of gaps) and referencing. They may also involve criminal record checks (UK and overseas).

We promote equality, welcome diverse applicants, and ensure inclusivity in our recruitment and selection process.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Information about the safeguarding of children and support for families: rbkc.gov.uk/children-and-education/safeguarding-children

Information about protecting and safeguarding yourself and others from abuse and neglect: rbkc.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/safeguarding-adults

We do not accept speculative CVs.

If you have any queries, please contact: recruitmentrbkc.gov.uk

You're required to hold a professional investigation qualification such as ACFS along with experience of counter fraud investigation work and a working knowledge of relevant criminal and civil law.

You'll be ready to speak to a wide variety of people and willing to challenge and negotiate for the information you need. You're someone who can see the big picture, but also focus on fine details and pick your way through complex data.

Well-organised, you'll be able to plan and prioritise your own caseload. You're likely to have a knowledge of data matching and data analysis methods in detecting fraud. Experience of NFI, Excel and local authority systems is important, as is a good understanding of data protection regulations.

Three local authorities, one aim: to prevent and overcome fraud.

In Kensington and Chelsea, we put local people and local businesses at the heart of decision-making, working in partnership with them to provide quality services that are responsive, effective and efficient. This includes protecting the public purse by ensuring our resources go to the right people and are used for the right things. Collaborating with the nearby boroughs of Westminster and Hammersmith & Fulham, our Corporate Audit, Risk and Fraud Shared Services work hard to combat fraud and corruption. We're not only addressing fraud as it happens, we're leading the way in fraud prevention.

Working in a share service offers unique opportunities and experiences to an investigation officer who will be working across three diverse local authorities, you'll quickly build up a picture of the way the three local authorities operate. Join our supportive and forward-thinking team and you'll make a real difference in a rewarding area.