L3/heo Trainee Investigators - Leeds, United Kingdom - Insolvency Service

Insolvency Service

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Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Salary:

- £31,620

Please note the Insolvency Service 2023 Pay Award is still to be completed.
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:

Higher Executive Officer

L3 Trainee
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
Insolvency
Investigation and Enforcement Services
Type of role:
Investigation
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
1Contents

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Location

Manchester, Leeds Newcastle and Edinburgh. Existing INSS employees currently located in an office which will close under Transforming Workplaces may remain in that location until its closure.

About the job

Job summary:

The Insolvency Service is a leading Government agency which plays a crucial role in providing essential services to the public and to business.

The work we do is important to the proper functioning of markets, the economy in general and support for thousands of people each year who are in financial difficulty.

We offer full-time, part-time, job share and flexible ways of working. We value capability, technical skills and experience and we place great emphasis on lifetime development to support our people.

We encourage our employees to become more involved in areas they feel strongly about, whether it be for the benefit of the agency, though our Engagement network or in their own local communities via volunteering opportunities.

The Insolvency Service is a great place to work, learn and grow your career.

Our Structure

The Investigation and Enforcement Services Directorate (IES) aims to deliver and promote a range of investigation and enforcement activities both civil and criminal in nature, to support fair and open markets and to promote high standards of corporate behaviour.

IES plays a key role in enforcing the statutory company and insolvency regimes to maintain public confidence in those regimes and to tackle the harm caused to victims of fraudulent activity.

Job description:

The Opportunity**We are looking for dynamic and motivated people to join our Insolvent Investigation team in the North as trainee Level 3/HEO investigators to be based in either Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle upon Tyne.

In Insolvent Investigation North, we carry out civil investigations into the conduct of directors of companies in voluntary & compulsory liquidation or administration, or dissolved companies, to establish whether disqualification proceedings are in the public interest.

In appropriate cases, we:

Prepare expedited minutes, draft affirmations/affidavits or reports for director disqualification proceedings,
Act as deponent, representing the Secretary of State at trial in consultation with Legal Services Directorate, solicitor agents and counsel,
Publicise outcomes by issuing press releases, giving interviews and other media related work,
Seek Compensation Orders against directors.
We refer possible criminal offences to the Insolvency Service's Criminal Investigation Teams or the appropriate prosecuting authority, providing witness statements and appearing as witnesses in criminal proceedings.

Our work also includes engagement with insolvency practitioners and other stakeholder groups through outreach activity as well as contributing to Insolvency Service policy.

Responsibilities

Communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders; including accountants, directors & creditors, to establish key information
Using a range of intelligence tools to locate & contact directors
Conducting probing interviews with directors, who may not wish to engage, challenging assertions where necessary, and obtaining written statements
Analysing, interpreting and reviewing a range of information, including accounting records, bank statements and tax documents to draw conclusions
Dealing with conflict and diffusing difficult situations
Identifying potential misconduct or criminal offences
Making timely, clear, reasoned and robust recommendations to managers both in person and in writing either to conclude a case, continue an investigation or refer for civil or criminal proceedings
Drafting reports and affidavits setting out evidence of suspected wrongdoing, preparing court bundles for issue and use at hearings, attending and contributing to conferences with Solicitors and Barristers
Attending court when required, in a supporting role and/or to act as a witness in both civil and criminal proceedings if required
Maintain accurate and timely records via a case management system
Keeping up to date with changes in legislation and internal processes and procedures in a rapidly changing environment

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