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Intelligence and Investigation Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 08 Ebrill 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | £28,730.00 i £31,730.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | 28730 - 31730 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Ebrill 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Gloucestershire, GL7 1PX |
| Cwmni: | Vacancy Filler |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | MAR20243988 |
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The Counter Fraud and Enforcement Unit are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the successful shared service.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Counter Fraud and Enforcement Unit. The successful applicant will work across West Oxfordshire District Council, the Gloucestershire Local Authorities and a number of social housing providers to support the continuing development of a Counter Fraud & Enforcement Unit tasked with minimising abuse of the public purse through fraud prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution.
You will be employed by Cotswold District Council however the CFEU is a shared service with Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Borough Councils and Forest of Dean, Stroud and West Oxfordshire District Councils.
The work includes delivery in relation to the investigation of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction Scheme fraud with the Department of Work and Pensions. In addition, the CFEU has a number of third party clients with a focus on Housing and Tenancy Fraud and provides services to other Local Authorities in relation to fraud risk and investigation. The CFEU also assists with regulatory enforcement and prosecution work across all of its clients.
You will required to support the Unit in achieving these aims. Experience in relation to revenues, benefits or housing would be beneficial.
The team work in an agile manner, working from home and from all of the offices sited across the partnership. Please indicate which office is nearest to your home.
You will need…
GCSE / NVQ equivalent qualification
Experience in similar roles
Experience of liaison and communication with members of the public and colleagues
Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information and an understanding of data protection issues
Special Conditions
Ability to travel
BPSS
Standard DBS
For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.
What can we do for you
Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 29 days after five years of service
In addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice
Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
Generous contributory local government pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
Paid for access to digital financial advice (covering mortgages and other finances)
Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements
Terms and conditions apply
These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us!
Special Conditions
Ability to travel
BPSS / DBS
To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Cotswold District Council. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full.
It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.
Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies
Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years’ employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.