Three local authorities, one aim: to prevent and overcome fraud. 

In Kensington and Chelsea, we put local people and local businesses at the heart of decision-making, working in partnership with them to provide quality services that are responsive, effective and efficient. This includes protecting the public purse by ensuring our resources go to the right people and are used for the right things. Collaborating with the nearby boroughs of Westminster and Hammersmith & Fulham, our Corporate Audit, Risk and Fraud Shared Services work hard to combat fraud and corruption. We’re not only addressing fraud as it happens, we’re leading the way in fraud prevention.

Working in a share service offers unique opportunities and experiences to an investigation officer who will be working across three diverse local authorities, you’ll quickly build up a picture of the way the three local authorities operate. Join our supportive and forward-thinking team and you’ll make a real difference in a rewarding area.

The Role:

As an investigator within the Shared Corporate Anti-Fraud Service, you will be responsible for the Fraud Hub data analytical system for all three councils, collating datasets, uploading information and investigating the output including anomalies and outliers that may identify possible fraudulent activity or error. 

You will be investigating allegations of potential fraud or wrongdoing under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and securing admissible evidence obtained in support of an investigation following the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and civil law, legal requirements and criminal investigation procedures.

It’s important work that brings you into contact with a wide variety of people and situations, some of them challenging. You’ll also play a key role in building fraud resilience across the three councils. 

Please refer to the Job Description for more information.

About You:

You’re required to hold a professional investigation qualification such as ACFS along with experience of counter fraud investigation work and a working knowledge of relevant criminal and civil law. 

You’ll be ready to speak to a wide variety of people and willing to challenge and negotiate for the information you need. You’re someone who can see the big picture, but also focus on fine details and pick your way through complex data. 

Well-organised, you’ll be able to plan and prioritise your own caseload. You’re likely to have a knowledge of data matching and data analysis methods in detecting fraud. Experience of NFI, Excel and local authority systems is important, as is a good understanding of data protection regulations.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.