Location
City of Westminster

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£34,908 per annum

About the Role
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) supports the UK’s prosperity and global market position by promoting stable business conditions through investigating and prosecuting serious and complex fraud, bribery, corruption, and money laundering. Our mission is to reduce the harm caused by high level economic crime and preserve the UK’s reputation as a safe place to do business. We take on a selected number of large, complex cases for investigation and, where appropriate, prosecution or judicially supervised disposal. We also pursue criminals for recovery of unlawful financial gains. The SFO is unique in that it both investigates and prosecutes offenders and has special legal powers to enable this.

Working within one of the Operational Business Areas, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team investigating serious and complex fraud, corruption, or proceeds of crime cases. As a Case Progression Officer, you will manage and control all case material for your assigned cases. Alongside administrative duties, you will attend court to assist Counsel during trials and help with the logistics of planning search operations. This role requires efficiency, reliability, and the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines. It is a mobile grade role that may involve travel and time away from home attending SFO trials across the country.

This is a collaborative role requiring strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in communicating with a range of audiences. You will work closely with your team to ensure all case documentation and related financial matters are processed efficiently and accurately.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage and control electronic and hard copy case material throughout the case lifecycle using internal systems.
- Upload evidential material to Crown Court and Civil Court Digital Systems.
- Prepare documentary evidence, core court bundles, transfer of evidence notices, applications, and other documents in consultation with the case team.
- Prepare evidential material digitally by watermarking, linking, and combining statements and exhibits using Adobe and Axcelerate.
- Serve and file evidential material using USBs or secure digital platforms.
- Coordinate pre-trial arrangements including liaising with Crown Court for trial counsel accommodation, IT setup, courier arrangements, and assisting prosecution counsel and case team at court.
- Liaise and collaborate with the Witness Care Officer as required.

Experience
Experience of working in law enforcement within a casework environment is essential. Proven ability to manage case materials and support legal teams in complex investigations is required.

About you
You will be an efficient and reliable administrator with excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks under pressure. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach are essential. You should have a positive and enthusiastic attitude, with the ability to work closely with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications
There are no specific qualification requirements stated; however, candidates must successfully complete the Civil Service Verbal test as part of the application process. Security clearance and residency requirements apply, including a minimum of 5 years residency in the UK preceding application for Security Check vetting.