HMRC - Investigation Officer FIS Strategic Exports & Sanctions Enforcement

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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is one of the largest Government Departments and one of the country�s biggest organisations. Almost every individual and business in the UK is a direct customer of HMRC.

HMRC�s Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) is responsible for the department�s civil and criminal investigations. FIS is home to a wide range of people with a variety of skills and professional backgrounds � including accountants, cybercrime specialists, criminal justice professionals, tax professionals and operational delivery support teams to name but a few.

At HMRC we are committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues; an inclusive and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society we serve.

We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us, and we offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career at HMRC accessible to you.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

Job description

Within FIS sits the Strategic Exports and Sanctions Enforcement Team who are responsible for enforcing export licences concerning military, dual-use goods, and counter proliferation (CP) activity. We are also responsible for enforcement of Sanctions, including Russian Sanctions.�

The work of the team is complex, interesting, and rewarding. FIS Strategic Export & Sanctions Enforcement Team fulfils the principal export control enforcement function on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade, the UK Export Licensing Authority.�

This is an exciting opportunity to join the FIS Strategic Export & Sanctions Enforcement Team. You will be working closely with 60+ individuals based in Stratford, Croydon, and Manchester Regional Centres. The role of this joint team is to detect breaches of UK export controls, other counterproliferation (CP) legislation, including trade sanctions, and take appropriate enforcement action to promote compliance within the UK exporter community. This will include disrupting illicit attempts to procure strategic goods from the UK and where appropriate reporting cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for consideration of criminal proceedings. The team are growing this year to deliver against the UKs commitment to deliver increased compliance and enforcement of the measures aimed at denying Russia the benefits of G7 economies.�

The team are responsible for the criminal enforcement of imported/exported sanctioned goods, along with new Trade Services sanctions including management consulting, accounting, public relations, IT consultancy (including the design of IT systems and software applications), architectural services, engineering, advertising, auditing, Internet, and monitoring services.�

Sanctions enforcement is one of the primary focuses for the team and is part of a X-Whitehall approach. The workload has significantly increased over recent years due to a raft of new sanctions legislation being introduced. The team is growing to meet the demands of the increased workload.�

Becoming a Fraud Investigator for HMRC does not require you to have any prior knowledge or experience in investigation or tax. Instead, we are looking for positive, dynamic, and enthusiastic individuals with a passion for learning, and an ambition to develop strong analytical and investigatory careers, who have a drive to learn and thrive in a varied and challenging role.�

Once you have completed your initial training, you will be responsible for the progression and enhancement of criminal investigations and or intelligence development work undertaken by the case team. You will use powers granted to HMRC under a range of legislation to manage casework and resources to deliver criminal investigations in line with targets and business priorities.�

The role of an Investigation Officer is not always a standard 9-5 position, you may be expected to work evenings and weekends, sometimes at short notice. HMRC pay a Flexibility Payment (FP) to recompense for this which enables different levels of flexibility to be accommodated.�

This role can, at times be physically demanding and applicants are required to have an appropriate level of fitness to obtain an occupational health fitness certificate and pass Public & Personal Safety Training (PPST)which is a compulsory element of the role.�

You will undertake operational activities such as search of premises, seizure of goods and detention of goods. You will be expected to have the ability to dynamically apply laws, always adhering to legislation and policy.�

You will also undertake arrests, conduct search of person, interview under caution and attend court to give evidence and/or act as deputy disclosure officer in criminal prosecutions and/or financial recovery hearings.

Person specification

As an Investigation Officer (IO) engaged on Counter Proliferation duties within Strategic Exports and Sanctions Enforcement you will be expected to:�

Demonstrate excellent communication skills and ability to manage workload efficiently and proactively progress investigations.Responsible for the progression and enhancement of criminal investigations and or intelligence development work undertaken by the case team.Be accountable for decisions and activities undertaken during investigations. Decisions will be subject to scrutiny and inspection by Senior Investigation Officers, the Court System, and external authorities.Undertake a wide range of desk-based duties, including the analysis of material, preparation of written material and official documents, including Search Warrants and Production Order applications, case files and detailed reports.Compile high quality case reports and evidential bundles for submission to the relevant prosecutor.Undertake the role of Deputy Disclosure Officer / Deputy Reviewing Officer in relation to reviewing and revealing material, created, or obtained in the course of an investigation, to the prosecutor in line with legislation.Undertake operational activities such as search of premises, seizure of goods and detention of goods. Dynamically apply laws, always adhering to legislation and policy.Deliver briefing and de-briefing activities to identify improvements and best practice, sharing that knowledge appropriately.

Essential Criteria:

Confident communicator with good verbal and written skills.Resilient, dedicated, and flexible, prepared to deal with challenge and/or confrontation.Good judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills.Inquisitive, open-minded, and objective, with attention to detail.Committed, conscientious, self-motivated, and organised even when completing multiple tasks.Good analytical, IT and digital skills.Work with integrity, impartiality, and excellence.

If successful, you must undertake and pass HM Government Baseline Personnel Standard (BPSS) basic security checks to start. You must already have or be able to achieve Security Check clearance. You must consider that you may be asked to be put forward to obtain Developed Vetting.�

More information about the vetting process can be found at the following link:�

Flexibility Payment

This post attracts a Level 2 Flexibility Payment (FP) that is paid monthly with salary. This FP allows HMRC flexibility to change your work pattern, at short notice, to meet business needs.

You will be expected to undertake periods of �on call�. You will also be expected to work additional hours, at weekends and outside your normal working hours/days (including bank holidays).

In applying for a position and accepting the FP you agree that you can and will meet those attendance requirements.

FP levels are reviewed annually � on a business need and personal basis � and may be subject to change.

If you currently receive the Flexibility Payment which may include Transition Protection and/or a Maintained Pension Value, moving to a new role may affect your payments.

Note: Payment of FP is dependent on successful completion of role specific training (if required).

You will not receive Flexibility Payments untilyou have successfully completed Phase 4 of FoundationTraining. This usually takes about six months from whenyou take up duty*. You will then become eligible forLevel 1a and expected to deliver the attendancerequired by this level.

You will receive payment a Level 1a until you successfully complete your Training and Assessment Period (TAP) at the end of Foundation Training. This usually takes about 18 to 24 months from when you take up duty*. You will then become eligible for Level 2 (your Level 1a payments will stop) and expected to deliver the attendance required by this level.

*Timescales are estimates and not guaranteed. They will vary depending on course availability and when you are ready to complete your TAP. We will confirm your course dates when you take up duty.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Making Effective DecisionsWorking Together

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �28,341, HM Revenue and Customs contributes �7,652 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.�

We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.�

Pension�- We make contributions to our colleagues� Alpha pension equal to at least 27% of their salary.Family friendly policies.Personal support.Coaching and development.�

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