Employer:Reigate & Banstead Borough Council 

Reference:SJ583 

Salary:£20,037 – £26,286 pa 

Hours:36 

Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position 

Location:Reigate Town Hall 

Closing date:30/01/2009 12:00 PM 

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We are looking for an Investigator to join our new Corporate Anti-Fraud Team and help protect the Council’s finances – providing high quality prevention, detection and investigation of Housing & Council Tax Benefit, as well as Corporate Fraud.

This will see you working with various internal departments and external organisations to conduct investigations, prepare prosecution files, provide evidence and represent the authority at County and Criminal Court Hearings and Appeal Panel reviews. This may mean taking part in searches, interviewing witnesses and suspects, getting involved in covert surveillance operations, and advising and training staff in the prevention and detection of all kinds of fraudulent activity.

This role would suit someone who is newly qualified, or who is currently working towards either the PINS qualification or the BTEC Professional Certificate in Investigations. Alternatively, it could be an ideal opportunity for less experience individuals willing to train in either qualification.

Whatever your qualifications, you’ll need to be familiar with the relevant fraud legislation, ideally with some exposure to Benefits Fraud or Corporate Anti Fraud. You’ll also need to be a self-motivated and organised team player – someone who is able to communicate confidently and tactfully, capable of both interviewing under caution and writing clear reports.

It is also important that you are have a clean driving licence, have access to a vehicle for work and are prepared to work outside normal office hours.

We offer a range of benefits, which include flexible working hours and a final salary pension scheme (optional).

If you have the enthusiasm, commitment and motivation needed for this professional role, and require further information, then please contact Chrissie Harwood, Senior Enquiry Officer, on 01737 276 482.

NB You will subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Check as part of the appointment process.

Equal Opportunities

The Council is committed to equality and opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people of all racial origins but are only able to consider applications from persons already eligible to work in the UK.

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