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Based in the Council’s Internal Audit, Risk and Fraud Service you will use your experience of Counter Fraud to assist in the continuation of a first-class service. You will be responsible for assisting the prevention, detection and investigation of fraud and corruption, to minimise financial losses to the Council and assist in our innovation and collaborative working.
This role is part time, permanent working 14.5 hours per week.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
You will assist with the prevention, detection and investigation of corporate fraud and corruption. You will work collaboratively and champion our services that are built around the needs of clients.
You will develop and maintain excellent working relationships to support our joint investigations and the successful management of our external contracts.
You will assist with the preparation and maintenance of case files to support prosecutions and other actions resulting from investigations.
You will assist with interviews, telephone calls and visits regarding potentially fraudulent and irregular activity in accordance with the council’s fraud strategies and appropriate legislation.
Once fully trained and you feel confident, you will lead interviews for your own fraud investigations, with the support from a Corporate Fraud Investigator.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will need an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, ideally supported by a relevant professional qualification, or working towards this.
Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.
If successful, you will be required to apply for a Basic Disclosure check.
INTERVIEWS
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
HOW TO APPLY
Please note, we do not accept CVs. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.
https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Assistant_Corporate_Fraud_Investigator/303460
✅ All applications must be made online via the North East Jobs portal.