Principal Investigator

Salary: £50,537 - £57,583
Grade: Level 4, Zone 2
Location: 5 Pancras Square/remote working
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 36, Full time
Closing Date: Monday 23rd March 2026; 23:55

About Camden
Camden is building somewhere everyone can thrive, by making our borough the best place to live, work, study and visit. Because we’re not just home to the UK’s fast-growing economy. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today. And we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind.

What You’ll Be Doing
We are determined to create a more equal Camden. We aim to create an environment in which everyone is able to reach their full potential and enjoy a high quality of life, regardless of their background.

Local authorities continue to face a significant challenge due to the risk of fraud. In Camden, we apply an approach of fierce protection of the public purse and seek to embed an anti-fraud culture. We employ a robust approach to tackling fraud and corruption. At the core of this approach is our established Anti-Fraud and Corruption Strategy and Whistleblowing Policy. As part of our commitment to conducting high quality proactive and reactive corporate investigations, we are recruiting a full time, permanent Principal Investigator to join the Anti-Fraud and Investigations Team (AFIT).

This is a fantastic opportunity for an extremely motivated and proficient investigator to join a high-performing service. AFIT is highly visible and well-respected, and actively contributes to and supports the strategic direction of the Council through the delivery of the corporate anti-fraud service. A key focus is the delivery of proactive reviews to actively detect and prevent fraud. This is an exciting time to be joining AFIT as the proactive agenda is being galvanised.

This is a high profile and varied role in which you will engage with colleagues from across the Council, including Internal Audit and Risk Management. There are opportunities to broaden your knowledge base, as we undertake investigations across a number of Council services. We are part of the London Boroughs’ Fraud Investigation Group, which provides opportunities for investigators to network and share intelligence as well as opportunities to develop links to other investigation services such as the Department of Work and Pensions’ Counter-Fraud and Compliance Directorate.

To view the Job Profile and a list of the job requirements in more detail, please click the below link:
http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11625389/file/documen…

All About You
To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.

You will ideally currently be working in a private or public sector investigation service and will have experience of undertaking high quality investigations, conducting interviews and working with the police and other external investigative agencies. You will hold an accredited investigation qualification or an equivalent qualification. You will be committed to protecting the public purse. We are looking for a self-motivated and effective team player with excellent verbal and written skills and the confidence to liaise with officers across the Council and external agencies.

You will have sound investigative skills and a proven track record of carrying out high quality investigations. You will be adept at undertaking proactive and reactive investigations, using precision to ensure that lines of enquiry are robustly pursued. The ability to use data analytics to undertake proactive investigations will be an additional advantage.

As a Principal Investigator you will be expected to manage multiple investigations at the same time and balance conflicting priorities. Your knowledge of the law relating to investigations will support effective corporate investigations. You will also possess excellent written skills and be able to produce high quality investigation reports, while maintaining confidentiality at all times.

This high-profile role affords regular exposure to senior officers. As the position requires regular liaison with a varied number of directorates across the Council, including delivery of fraud awareness workshops, applicants should possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to promote a proactive anti-fraud culture.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent work environment which is stimulating, fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills. Other benefits include a local government pension and flexible working. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

What We Offer
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.

Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.

Inclusion and Belonging
At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click Inclusion and diversity - Camden Careers - Camden Council for more information on our commitment.

Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

Asking for Adjustments
At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions.

Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We’ll work with you to make sure the process works for you.