Senior Investigation Officer

This is an exciting opportunity to join GIAA's multi award-winning Counter Fraud and Investigation team. Since 2016, the team has delivered counter fraud services to over 120 separate Government Departments, Agencies and Arm's Length Bodies and offers an unparalleled opportunity to work collaboratively across Government to combat fraud and protect public funds.

The team provides a high quality, independent specialist counter fraud service, aligned to the Government Counter Fraud Framework and associated functional standards. To achieve this, our service offering is based on five service lines: investigation; fraud risk assessment; whistleblowing/speak up; Government GovS013 Functional Standard; and tailored counter fraud support.

We are looking for experienced counter fraud investigators who will compliment and strengthen the existing team. The SIO reports directly to a Senior Counter Fraud Manager and will deliver high-profile, complex and sensitive investigations within agreed timescales and budgets.

Senior Investigation Officer responsibilities

Lead and undertake complex and sensitive investigations across Government according to agreed plans, in line with quality, time and budget requirements, and with limited direction and oversight
Demonstrate sound and objective decision making underpinned by an awareness of legal and ethical implications
Deliver high quality investigation reports and clear and concise high-quality briefings to the Deputy Director and senior stakeholders on sensitive matters, in line with Counter Fraud and Investigation conventions
Build effective internal and external partner relations at senior levels, working collaboratively with external senior key stakeholders and agencies / law enforcement partners to support the delivery of Counter Fraud and Investigation services
Contribute to continuous improvement and quality assurance across Counter Fraud and Investigation service to improve the way it identifies problems and delivers appropriate solutions across government organisations
Will on occasion, lead or support counter fraud activities such as fraud risk assessments, policy development and enabling compliance with the Government Counter Fraud Functional Standard.

Person specification

You will be required to write a statement of suitability of up to 750 words setting out how your skills and experience meet the following criteria:

Lead and undertake complex and sensitive investigations according to agreed plans and in line with quality, time and budget requirements with limited direction and oversight.
Demonstrate sound and objective decision making underpinned by an awareness of legal and ethical implications.
Engage effectively with stakeholders throughout investigations to promote Counter Fraud and Investigation services and ensure objectives are agreed, and met, and feedback provided at key stages, leading to high quality delivery of investigations.
Proficient in providing clear, concise, and high-quality investigation reports and briefings on sensitive matters to senior leaders
Contribute to continuous improvement and quality assurance across Counter Fraud and Investigation functions to improve the way it identifies problems and delivers appropriate solutions across Government organisations

Further guidance on how to complete your statement can be found within the application form on Civil Service Jobs

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