Corporate Investigation Officer

2 months ago

Peterborough, United Kingdom Spinwell Full time

Role: Corporate Investigation Officer REF 12540
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Location: Hybrid/Peterborough
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £20.94 per hour
Security Clearance: Standard DBS

Spinwell is recruiting for a Corporate Investigation Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

**RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CORPORATE INVESTIGATION OFFICER**
- To implement specialist investigative techniques required by law to carry out investigations into a technical and complex area. Paying due regard to legislative and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct interviews under caution in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and council policies and procedures - working alongside partner agencies when appropriate, using counselling, negotiating and persuasive skills in order to adopt the correct course of action.
- To exercise highly developed interpersonal skills in order to meet the challenging needs of customers and stakeholders e.g., internal departments such as Revenues and Benefits and Legal Services. External liaison with the Department for Work and Pensions through the Single Fraud Investigation Service. Liaison with other Local Authorities, the Police and prosecution organisations. To maintain high levels of communication in order to adopt a cohesive approach.
- To maintain accurate, detailed case files - comprising of interview records, telephone calls and correspondence completed and retained on the case management system.
- Attend court as a witness where appropriate using the appropriate skills to convey information and represent the Council.
- Assist the Senior Corporate Investigation Officer in the execution of their duties including the provision of advice and guidance where necessary.
- Work in conjunction with Internal Audit to undertake works in relation to investigations from the National Fraud Initiative on a risk-based approach, including the investigation and recording of outcomes. Liaison with other Councils to provide information to assist with their investigations as part of agreed data sharing protocols.

**SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE CORPORATE INVESTIGATION OFFICER**
- Detailed theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge of rules in claiming welfare benefits - Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction Scheme and other Social Security Benefits.
- Detailed theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge of the rules governing the collection of evidence, interviewing under caution and legislation relating to investigation work.
- Developed interpersonal skills in order to liaise effectively with customers and stakeholders and to provide guidance in this specialism.
- Ability to interpret legislation and make sound judgements in order to arrive at the correct solution.
- Ability to manage personal caseload.
- Ability to produce complex reports that support any decision to proceed through the judicial system and also support the team’s Service Delivery objectives.
- Ability to deliver under pressure and to tight deadlines within a challenging environment.
- Proven experience of investigative work covering Benefit Fraud investigations including interviewing under caution and preparing cases for sanctions/prosecutions.
- Experience of working in a challenging environment.
- Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist or equivalent investigative qualification.

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