Accredited Financial Investigator

Accredited Financial Investigator
Permanent
Grade D- £45,091 - £53,460
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme
Working 36.5 hours per week hours per week

Birmingham City Council is looking to recruit 2 Accredited Financial Investigators to join their busy and expanding Financial Investigation Team. The team provides a proactive financial investigation service to Trading Standards, the England Illegal Money Lending Team and other internal and external partners.

The roles will be hybrid working (predominantly home based, with some travel required to attend court hearings, undertake enquiries, participate in office-based work and to assist investigators on enforcement visits). One vacancy will be to predominantly work with the Trading Standards Service covering the Birmingham area and therefore the successful applicant will need to live within a reasonable distance of Birmingham to attend at shorter notice. The other role will be to work across Birmingham Trading Standards and the England Illegal Money Lending Team and so the successful applicant may live further away. You will be asked to express your preference during the interview stage.

Under the general direction of the Financial Investigation Team Operations Manager, you will conduct financial and criminal investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, including the enforcement of delegated legislation and other related duties as required.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, conduct, manage and complete criminal, civil and financial investigations in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures

Research, collect, collate and evaluate intelligence and information in accordance with the National Intelligence Model (NIM)

Provide specialist financial investigation advice, guidance and support to Trading Standards Officers and partner agencies

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with external agencies including but not limited to Police forces, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), Courts and Judicial Representatives, regional and national enforcement bodies

Maintain accreditation and professional competence as an Accredited Financial Investigator

Comply with the Council’s policies and procedures

We are looking for candidates who have

Accreditation by the National Crime Agency as a Financial Investigator with Part 2 Confiscation PowersProven ability, experience and extensive knowledge of conducting financial investigationsPreparing high level, good quality, accurate reports and giving evidence in CourtAbility to work under pressure and to meet targets and deadlinesGood understanding of Trading Standards functions and legislationPart 5 Powers desirable or a willingness to achieve the additional accreditations

Hold a current driving licence

What we offer in return

Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service

My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings

Health and wellbeing support– independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Job Description and Person Specification

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.