Investigations Team Leader
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £43,760 i £47,413 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| Cwmni: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 449045/2 |
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The Team
The PSFA was launched on the 3rd August 2022 following an increased focus in government on tackling fraud. It succeeded the Government Counter Fraud Function (GCFF) in the Cabinet Office. The PSFA is at the centre of this function and leads work across government and public bodies to improve the prevention, detection and recovery of fraud. The PSFA is outcome and performance driven, offers a depth and breadth of expertise and works jointly with HMT to tackle fraud in the public sector.
The PSFA Enforcement Unit is a new team dedicated to enabling action against fraud in any government department or public body. We will assess and develop cases, undertake fraud investigations to the civil and criminal standards, and use Proceeds of Crime Act, Police & Criminal Evidence Act, and bespoke civil powers, to recover funds, impose civil penalties, and seek criminal justice outcomes for the worst offenders. The Unit is commencing operational activity, working with outsourced service providers to take civil action while we build the unit and gain powers through legislation.
The unit will grow quickly over the next two years and develop into an effective fraud investigation function. This is an exciting time to join and lead something entirely new in government, and make a real difference in the fight against fraud.
We are seeking experienced investigations team leaders to manage teams of up to 6 investigators conducting a range of investigations into fraud against the public sector. The teams will progress criminal prosecutions, civil investigation for both subsequent POCA recovery or civil litigation and debt recovery.
They will lead, develop and progress financial investigations in accordance with legislative requirements and maximise the effective use of POCA (by AFIs) and other legislation. They will liaise with outsourced contract partners providing investigative services.
The roles will suit an experienced investigator or investigations team leader who wants to progress to senior level, with the ambition to build for the future and make a difference in the fight against fraud.
Responsibilities:
- Lead others in lawful investigations developing cases for criminal prosecution, civil litigation, subsequent civil recovery in accordance with POCA powers (by AFIs), ensuring all legal and operational requirements are met on the way to preparing cases for submission for charge advice and/or judicial outcomes, or other compliance outcome.
- Where appropriate, manage the co-ordination of multi-agency operations with other government departments.
- Working with outsourced partners and their team, sift and analyse large volumes of data, during and follow complex financial investigations, and seek and act upon opportunities to obtain evidential material.
- Act as a witness in both civil litigation and criminal prosecutions.
- Act as Line manager and supervise the work of a number of HEOs as it pertains to financial investigation, prosecution.
- Build effective external partnerships and collaborate with other government departments and public bodies, and wider UK law enforcement.
- The role will require regular travel to PSFA locations, other offices and locations linked to investigations to conduct interviews and searches as required. This may include overnight stays.
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