Accredited Financial Investigator
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £42,839 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 January 2026 |
| Location: | Boston, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Make a Real Impact
Are you ready to use your skills to fight financial crime and recover assets that make a difference in our communities? We’re looking for an Accredited Financial Investigator to join our forward-thinking team and help us disrupt criminal activity at its core.
This is not just another job – it’s an opportunity to:
Lead complex financial investigations under POCA and related legislation.
Drive asset recovery and make crime not pay.
Mentor and inspire officers training as Financial Intelligence Officers, shaping the next generation of enforcement professionals.
Why This Role Stands Out
Innovation at its heart – You’ll help build a service that could become self-funding and permanent.
Expand your reach – Part of your time will be outsourced to other authorities, giving you variety and the chance to generate income.
Professional growth – Work alongside a passionate team committed to excellence and continuous development.
What We’re Looking For
Accredited Financial Investigator status.
Strong experience in POCA investigations and asset recovery.
A proactive, analytical mindset with excellent communication skills.
A natural mentor who enjoys sharing knowledge and developing others.
Ready to Take the Challenge?
Join us and be part of a bold approach to tackling financial crime in local government
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Mark Keal via email mark.keal@lincolnshire.gov.uk or Emma Milligan on emma.milligan@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Closing date: 25/01/26.
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.
A relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate. More details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.
Are you ready to use your skills to fight financial crime and recover assets that make a difference in our communities? We’re looking for an Accredited Financial Investigator to join our forward-thinking team and help us disrupt criminal activity at its core.
This is not just another job – it’s an opportunity to:
Lead complex financial investigations under POCA and related legislation.
Drive asset recovery and make crime not pay.
Mentor and inspire officers training as Financial Intelligence Officers, shaping the next generation of enforcement professionals.
Why This Role Stands Out
Innovation at its heart – You’ll help build a service that could become self-funding and permanent.
Expand your reach – Part of your time will be outsourced to other authorities, giving you variety and the chance to generate income.
Professional growth – Work alongside a passionate team committed to excellence and continuous development.
What We’re Looking For
Accredited Financial Investigator status.
Strong experience in POCA investigations and asset recovery.
A proactive, analytical mindset with excellent communication skills.
A natural mentor who enjoys sharing knowledge and developing others.
Ready to Take the Challenge?
Join us and be part of a bold approach to tackling financial crime in local government
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Mark Keal via email mark.keal@lincolnshire.gov.uk or Emma Milligan on emma.milligan@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Closing date: 25/01/26.
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.
A relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate. More details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.
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