Location
London Borough of Bromley, with additional offices in Harrow, Staines, and Walthamstow. This role requires the ability to travel nationally and work unsociable hours as needed.

Hours
Full Time - 37 hours per week. Working hours may be between 7:45am and 8:00pm Monday to Friday, and 8:45am to 5:00pm on Saturdays. Flexible working patterns such as part-time, term-time, compressed hours, and job-sharing may be considered to meet business needs. Hybrid working arrangements are possible with a minimum of 60% office attendance after training completion.

Salary
£45,065 per annum, plus £12,314 employer contribution towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

About the Role
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking experienced Criminal and Financial Investigators to join its Economic, Serious and Organised Crime (ESOC) team within the Counter Fraud, Compliance and Debt Directorate (CFCD). This vital public service role involves tackling complex and sophisticated fraud against DWP benefits and grants, often linked to organised crime groups and wider criminality such as modern slavery, human trafficking, and identity fraud.

As a Fraud Investigator, you will lead investigations into serious and organised crime, working collaboratively with multiple law enforcement agencies and partners. Your duties will include conducting formal briefings, organising arrests and searches, undertaking advanced interviews under caution, preparing prosecution and confiscation submissions, managing disclosure and exhibits, and providing evidence in court.

Financial Investigators will focus on confiscation and civil investigations using legislation such as the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and Criminal Finance Act 2017, supported by specialist training and accreditation.

The role demands adaptability to evolving criminal methods, including money laundering and cryptocurrency use. You will be expected to attain and maintain relevant national accreditations and work within strict security vetting requirements.

This position offers extensive learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and nationally recognised qualifications, to support your professional growth and career progression within the Government Counter Fraud Profession.

Experience
Proven experience in leading criminal or financial investigations, with the ability to analyse complex data and make sound decisions. Experience working collaboratively with internal and external partners, building relationships to achieve common objectives. Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise workloads effectively to meet deadlines and manage risks.

About you
Confident and inspirational leader with strong decision-making skills. Able to work effectively as part of a team and with diverse stakeholders. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly. Proactive in developing professional relationships and negotiating outcomes. Flexible and creative thinker, able to adapt to changing environments and deliver results at pace. Commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity and security behaviours.

Qualifications
Willingness to attain or already hold relevant professional accreditations such as Accredited Counter Fraud Investigations Program (ACFIP), Counter Fraud Investigator Apprenticeship (CFIA), or equivalent. For criminal investigator roles, completion of a mandatory Level 4 Counter Fraud Apprenticeship may be required. Financial investigators must achieve accreditation through the National Crime Agency. Membership of the Government Counter Fraud Profession (GCFP) at Practitioner level is mandatory and requires ongoing professional development.

Security and Integrity
This role requires Security Check (SC) clearance through National Security Vetting, including background, financial, and criminal record checks. Candidates must demonstrate trustworthiness, integrity, and reliability, and declare any relevant disciplinary or criminal history. Maintaining clearance requires adherence to strict security behaviours and the Civil Service Code.