Corporate Fraud Officer

Overview

Section Corporate Fraud

Location Lancaster

Salary £33,699 to £35,412 per annum

Post Type Full Time

Contract Type Permanent

Closing Date 23.59 hours GMT on Monday 02 March 2026

Reference CORV
07002-R2

Corporate Fraud Officer – Full Time 37 Hours Per Week

Salary £33,699 to £35,412 per annum

We are seeking to recruit a hardworking and highly motivated Counter Fraud Officer with an accredited counter fraud qualification and significant experience working in an enforcement environment, including anti-fraud work, to provide efficient and effective delivery of the Councils policies and procedures relating to the prevention, detection and investigation of suspected fraud.

The authority is responsible for delivering the Counter Fraud services for Preston City Council, Lancaster City Council and Fylde Council across a shared service and partnership agreement. This post will be a hybrid role based at Lancaster City Council, Town Hall, Dalton Square, Lancaster, with the expectation to operate across all three sites should the need arise.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated investigator who can demonstrate an ability to deal with members of the public working as part of a small team with the capability to work on their own initiative.

• Concentrate on the investigation of fraud within different Council departments and partner organisations, with an emphasis on Council Tax, Revenues and Local Authority Housing.
• Work under pressure to meet strict deadlines; demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and interview techniques.
• Possess a good knowledge of Council services, in particular those services that are at higher risk to fraud, and a comprehensive knowledge of fraud investigation legislation and best practice.
• In cases where fraud is proven, work with partner agencies and their legal departments, make statements to the police and may be required to represent the Council or partners at Court.
• Be prepared for some out of office hours work and, where applicable, operate with the post’s casual car users allowance. A full driving licence is essential.

• Accredited counter fraud qualification and significant experience working in an enforcement environment, including anti-fraud work.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interview skills; good knowledge of fraud investigation legislation and best practice.

• Flexi time, hybrid working, a minimum of 30 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVCs, life assurance, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.

International Sponsorship this role is not open to International Sponsorship.

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