Fraud Prevention Officer

Fraud Prevention Officer

PO3: £47,925pa rising in annual increments to £51,228pa incl. LW

Full Time/Fixed Term for 2 years

About Us:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Team:

The Counter Fraud Service operates across both Lambeth and Croydon Councils, delivering a comprehensive and integrated approach to tackling fraud. The Service is responsible for managing all counter fraud activity across the two authorities, ensuring a consistent and effective response.

Its core functions include:

• Prevention – Proactively identifying fraud risks and implementing controls to deter fraudulent activity before it occurs.
• Investigation – Conducting thorough and proportionate investigations into suspected fraud, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Pursuit and Recovery – Taking appropriate action to recover losses and pursue sanctions, including civil, criminal, and disciplinary outcomes where applicable.

Through these activities, the Service aims to protect public funds, support the integrity of council services, and maintain public confidence.

About the Role:

This role will work closely with colleagues in Counter Fraud, focusing on fraud prevention. The successful candidate will be required to conduct fraud prevention reviews under the guidance of their line manager. The role will provide fraud prevention guidance to services across the council and will deliver fraud awareness training and guidance sessions.

How to Apply:

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:

JD and Person Specification

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on 10/05/2026

Shortlisting: TBC

Interviews: TBC

Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for a Basic Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs

You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Shelley Osborne, sosborne@lambeth.gov.uk

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.