Counter Fraud and Investigations Officer (Ref:682)

Directorate: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) About us HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our service users and colleagues, where people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice. We're looking for individuals who are committed to public service and want to make a difference in people's lives in delivering justice.If you're interested in developing a career with a real purpose, please apply. About the role As a Counter-Fraud and Investigations Officer in HMCTS your role is to protect value, drive value and add value. Your role is to be responsible for the management of and reporting on fraud and other investigations as required by your senior lead, as well as assisting in more complex, high-profile and high-value investigations. You will support the Counter Fraud & Investigations Senior Lead to work proactively to identify and mitigate the threat of fraud and criminality as well as supporting the development of an effective counter-fraud risk assessment strategy for the organisation. You will support the reporting framework for the Agency and work with colleagues to ensure that it remains appropriate to manage referrals of potential fraud, irregularity and corruption from within HMCTS and from external sources. You will support the Counter Fraud team in meeting the Government Functional Standards for Counter Fraud. Provide effective, active and dynamic leadership, communicating objectives, plans and priorities with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. You will become involved in national initiatives that provide continuous improvement to develop the Counter Fraud Strategy and function with regard to delivering services across HMCTS. Your role as the Counter-Fraud and Investigations Officer encompasses several key aspects (but not limited to):

• You will carry out investigations on referrals made to the Counter Fraud & Investigations Senior Lead, focusing on business/financial recovery, and acting in the interests of HMCTS and in accordance with the relevant laws and procedural rules. Ensuring that all fraud investigations are conducted with a priority for reputational/financial recovery.
• You will provide the delivery of fraud awareness sessions with staff throughout the business as part of delivering the counter fraud strategy.
• You will be responsible for identifying fraudulent activity/trends using available data and work with the business to highlight appropriate controls.
• You will engage closely with relevant areas of the business on suspected criminal matters, conducting interviews of witnesses, suppliers, and any other parties, gathering evidence on suspected criminal incidents. Secure, preserve and record exhibits for use in criminal cases, and work with law enforcement agencies and other regulated bodies in pursuing criminal investigations.
• You will be responsible for producing written reports at the conclusion of your investigations for review by senior management on suspected fraud incidents and recommend courses of actions. Where required you will provide expert testimony in court cases as directed and required by the Counter Fraud & Investigations Senior Lead.
• You will support the Senior Lead in the development and implementation of an effective counter-fraud strategy for the organisation covering fraud policies and processes for fraud prevention and detection.
• You will represent the wider directorate in the wider business in a professional manner which builds cross functional relationships and strengthens the perception of the organisation as a fair, impartial, and business focused /critical partner.
• You will work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management which are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post and deemed necessary by line management to fulfill the role and requirements of the team.
What are we looking for? (Person Specification), We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: + Making Effective Decisions + Delivering at Pace + Communicating and Influencing + Working Together, This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: + UK nationals + nationals of the Republic of Ireland + nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK + nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) + nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) + individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 + Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Essential
• Knowledge of counter fraud approaches, including experience of conducting investigations.
• Track record for producing reliable and accurate reports.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise way to a range of recipients.
• Proven ability to influence and negotiate effectively to achieve successful outcomes.
• Strong use of IT, especially Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Confidence in effectively delivering presentations to a range of stakeholders.
Desirable
• Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist.
• Financial Investigation/intelligence skills.
• Solid practical understanding of fraud risk.
• Producing evidential packages and providing evidence in court.
  
  £34,140 - £42,019
The national salary range is £34,140 - £37,105, London salary range is £38,661 - £42,019. Your salary will be dependent on your base location. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP, There will be an opportunity to work towards investigative qualifications. This role is full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Travel and potential overnight stays will be required in line with business needs. About our benefits We reward our people for their hard work and commitment. We have a number of family friendly and flexible working polices that will help you achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition, we offer a range of employee benefits which include generous annual leave, a highly competitive contributory pension scheme, childcare benefits, season ticket and bicycle loans. Proud to Serve. Proud to keep justice going., Alongside your salary of £34,140, HM Courts and Tribunals Service contributes £9,890 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. + Access to learning and development + A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance + A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity + A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% + Annual Leave + Public Holidays + Season Ticket Advance For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ