Investigations Officer

6 months ago

London, United Kingdom Cleantech People Full time

**What's involved with this role:
**Job Ref: Lambeth RQ1256493
Covering the key tasks to be completed: to investigate fraud against Lambeth Council, primarily tenancy related. This requires an accredited investigator with significant experience of investigating tenancy fraud to criminal standard, with the experience and ability to take on an existing caseload.

Key Responsibilities:
The role will investigate allegations of fraud and corruption across various areas, either through referrals received or because of proactive exercises, as detailed above.
- Review complex information and evaluate the suitability of referrals for fraud investigation that will result in prosecution and recovery in respect of the council’s property and/or services.Ensure that data matches are correctly sifted and undertake effective action to maximise the detection and investigation of cases of potential fraud. In addition to performing other duties, such as reviewing and assessing fraud referrals and dealing with information requests from a range of public bodies and other organisations, with the minimum of supervision. IACF operates in a highly target driven environment and deadlines and targets will be met by prioritising and managing the workload effectively.Home and business visits relating to cases of potential fraud and corruption will be carried out on a regular basis, to work outside normal core hours, possibly at short notice which may involve weekends, early mornings, evenings and extended periods of duty as required
- Duties will include reviewing allegations of fraudulent activity in order to determine what action is required by IACF. The role involves conducting investigations to a high professional standard in accordance with all relevant legislation whilst taking account of Lambeth policies and procedures. All cases will be investigated to criminal prosecution standard. This will involve conducting informal interviews and planning, preparation and leading interviews under caution in compliance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.
- Duties will include the preparation of complex and detailed reports and witness statements for relevant cases. The identification and facilitation of multi-agency investigations is a requirement of the role that may involve taking the lead in complicated and multi-faceted investigations and prosecutions. Covert surveillance will be undertaken where this is deemed appropriate.
- Where control weaknesses are identified in the process of an investigation these should be highlighted to management in order that they can be dealt with at the appropriate level.
- The role requires an in-depth and up to date knowledge of legislation such as, Data Protection Act, Human Rights Act, Police and Criminal Evidence Act, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, Freedom of Information Act, Fraud Act and Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act. The role requires successful completion of professional training, such as the PiNS Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist or CiPFA Certificate in Investigative Practice or other relevant qualification.
- Duties will involve working closely with professionals from other Council services and external organisations, such as the Metropolitan Police, lawyers and barristers. There will be a requirement to provide other professionals with expert advice in matters relating to fraud investigation. Where court attendance is required the role will act as an expert witness
- Where fraud has been established duties will involve preparing cases for the appropriate sanction. Prosecution files will be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Lambeth Legal Services and the courts. The role will identify cases suitable for unlawful profit orders and prosecution under the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act. Cases deemed suitable for action under the Proceeds of Crime Act will be highlighted to IACF Management at the earliest opportunity.

**To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would suggest that you send us your CV in Word **format (or equivalent) if possible, rather than as a PDF.**

**If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than entertaining umbrella pay terms, we do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know **and we can send you some additiona**l **information for clarity.**

Other “Essential Requirements” - Please check to ensure that your CV addresses the following items:
Qualifications:

- Successful completion of professional training as Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist or other relevant qualification.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of Welfare rights legislation or criminal law or Housing law.

**Experience**:

- Investigation experience of pre

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