Corporate Fraud Investigations Officer
Team: Corporate Fraud
Job Family: Enabling - CBG10
Salary: £38,476 - £40,069 per annum pro rata
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month.
Contract Type: Hybrid - Permanent
Closing Date: 29th May 2026
Interview Date: 10th June 2026
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Council Corporate Fraud Officer, to join our Corporate Fraud Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in protecting public funds and resources across council services and partner organisations.
You will lead investigations into suspected fraud, theft and other irregularities across a wide range of council services such as Housing, Council Tax, Blue Badge and Care Payments.
This role is ideal for a confident and skilled Council Corporate Fraud Officer, with experience of using a variety of techniques in investigating fraud against a Council.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake fraud investigations, to the criminal standard, in line with appropriate legislation and best practice, using a variety of investigative techniques.
- Undertake Interviews Under Caution.
- Undertake visits to clients in their homes.
- Participate in fraud events, such as Blue Badge Targeted Enforcement Days.
- Produce comprehensive investigation reports.
- Prepare cases for court and attend court where necessary.
- Collaborate with external agencies such as the DWP and the Police.
About You
- You will be a confident, well-organised individual with experience as a Council Corporate Fraud Officer.
- You will have an analytical and interrogative approach to your work and experience in dealing with sensitive or difficult situations.
- You will be comfortable working with the public, solicitors and other professional bodies and have excellent communication and interviewing skills.
- You will have a comprehensive understanding of all the relevant legislation such as CPIA, PACE, RIPA, Fraud Act and PoSHFA.
- The successful candidate will hold a Counter Fraud Accreditation such as the DWP Local Authority PinS qualification or CIPFA Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist Certificate.
Our Offer
We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page
Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process.
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You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack.
Our Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack.
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Julie Luckman at julie.luckman@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or call 0300 300 4154.
Safeguarding:
Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.
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