Special Investigations Officer

Special Investigations Officer – SE London

This is a temporary contract paying £26.94ph PAYE. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of complex investigations referred to the Anti Fraud and Corruption Team and ensure that cases are investigated to a high professional standard and in accordance with statutory requirements.

They will produce comprehensive, high-level written reports from investigations that include both conclusions and recommendations for the Director of the relevant directorate and will ensure that fraud & corruption is prevented, detected, and investigated.

They will undertake the investigation of complex cases to a high professional standard, delivering an effective and efficient service which complies with legislative requirements such as employment legislation, the Criminal Procedures and Investigatory Act 1998, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), Human Rights Act 2018, Fraud Act 2007, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA), Road Traffic Act 1975, Housing Act, Health & Safety at Work Act and other relevant legislation as appropriate.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to  quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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