Special Investigations Officer

Posting date:	05 December 2025
Salary:	£26.94 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	04 January 2026
Location:	Catford, London, SE6 4RU
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP218709CT1757-OR19007-05122025

Summary

Special Investigations Officer needed in SE London

This is a temporary contract paying £26.94ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: OR19007

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of complex investigations referred to the Anti Fraud and Corruption Team and ensure that cases are investigated to a high professional standard and in accordance to statutory requirements.

They will produce comprehensive, high level written reports from investigations that include both conclusions and recommendations for the Director of the relevant directorate and wil ensure that fraud & corruption is prevented, detected and investigated.

They will undertake the investigation of complex cases to a high professional standard, delivering an effective and efficient service which complies with legislative requirements such as employment legislation, the Criminal Procedures and Investigatory Act 1998, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), Human Rights Act 2018, Fraud Act 2007, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984(PACE), Data Protection Act 1998(DPA), Road Traffic Act 1975, Housing Act, Health & Safety at Work Act and other relevant legislation as appropriate.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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