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    Senior Investigation Officer - London, United Kingdom - Southwark Council

    Southwark Council
    Southwark Council London, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Are you passionate about making a difference and protecting public funds? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a dedication to integrity? Southwark Council is looking for a dedicated and dynamic Senior Investigation Officer to join our Anti-Fraud Team The Corporate Anti-Fraud Team provide a strategic lead on anti-fraud within the Council, managing the overall provision and returns for the National Fraud Initiative. As a Senior Investigation Officer, you'll play a crucial role in detecting, preventing, and investigating fraud to protect the council's assets and recover criminal assets under Proceeds of Crime legislation. You'll lead a portfolio of complex counter-fraud work, both reactive and proactive, helping to reduce fraud across the council.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Assisting the Anti-Fraud Team Manager in conducting thorough investigations
    • Preparation of papers, attend and present cases/evidence
    • Providing expert analysis and advice to support strategic decision-making
    • Offering high-quality information and guidance to staff and senior officers
    • Promoting fraud awareness initiatives across the council
    • Contributing to corporate and departmental goals, including maintaining Investors in People accreditation, good management practices, meeting financial targets, and enhancing the professional image of the finance function
    • Supervising, mentoring, coaching, and developing team members

    How will you make an impact as our Senior Fraud Investigation Officer?

    • You will have a passion for fraud detection and prevention
    • Previous experience in Fraud Detection, blended with extensive knowledge of Local Government or Public Sector is highly desired.
    • Ideally you will hold or be working towards a ACFS, GCFP, or APCIP certificate.
    • Strong analytical and investigative skills
    • Excellent communication and advisory abilities
    • Commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity and professionalism
    • Leadership skills to guide and develop team members
    • Proficiency in reporting, analysis, and decision-making skills.
    • A natural problem-solver who can make critical recommendations at pace, whilst embedding financial principles and controls within a highly visible role.
    • A DBS check is required for the successful post holder

    This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge HQ.

    Additional salary details

    About Southwark Council

    Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark's residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities.Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark's communities and the council's staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do. If you're ready to take on a dynamic and rewarding role where your expertise will directly contribute to the betterment of our community becoming an asset to our team who are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of our residents then apply now and let's create a brighter future together

    Benefits and more information

    Recruitment timetable

    Application Closing Date: 11.59pm on 13th June 2024

    Interview and Assessment: Week Commencing 24th June 2024

    We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

    As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

    ü Members of the Armed Forces and veterans

    ü Are currently in care, or have previously been in care

    ü If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.

    We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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