Accredited Financial Investigator

Job Title:

Accredited Financial Investigator
Salary: £45,624 - £52,038 per annum
Grade: F
Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Hours:

37 hours per week

Thurrock Council is serious about tackling fraud committed against the authority and the wider public sector, ensuring that public money is safeguarded. The Counter Fraud Investigation Team works with Thurrock and Castle Point Council and the various departments contained within.

As a key member of the team, you will have experience in crime affecting the public sector. The service is a 24/7 function, and you will be expected to work unsociable hours where necessary, to achieve our objectives.

You will be a well‑respected practitioner in criminal investigation with demonstrable success of applying innovation and best practice to crime problems.

The position is available within the Counter Fraud Team and we are seeking those that have experience within investigation of criminality within a Local Authority setting. You must have investigative experience from a recognised law enforcement agency such as the Police Service, NCA, HMRC or equivalent.

• Accredited to PIP 2/3 (or equivalent law enforcement agency qualification)
• Current & 'live' National Crime Agency accreditation as an Accredited Financial Investigator
• Ability to obtain and maintain national security clearance to a minimum of SC level and NPPV3
• DBS Check:
  Not required

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

• Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 22nd February 2026
• Closing Date (Internal & External): 8th March 2026
• Interview Date:
  To Be Confirmed

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:

Robert Kleinberg - Counter Fraud Manager

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.