Investigator (Proactive)
Salary: £47,925 pa rising to £51,228 pa incl. LW
Contract: Full Time / Fixed Term for 2 years
About Us
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council as we work toward the Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth’.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems such as the Black Cultural Archives, and world‑renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
Please review the One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page for guidance.
About the Team
The Counter Fraud Service operates across both Lambeth and Croydon Councils, delivering a comprehensive and integrated approach to tackling fraud. The Service manages all counter fraud activity across the two authorities, ensuring a consistent and effective response.
Its core functions include:
* Prevention – Proactively identifying fraud risks and implementing controls to deter fraudulent activity before it occurs.
* Investigation – Conducting thorough and proportionate investigations into suspected fraud, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
* Pursuit and Recovery – Taking appropriate action to recover losses and pursue sanctions, including civil, criminal, and disciplinary outcomes where applicable.
Through these activities, the Service aims to protect public funds, support the integrity of council services, and maintain public confidence.
About the Role
The advertised role will work proactively to identify and tackle fraud across Lambeth, with a primary focus on tenancy fraud, while other types of fraud may arise in response to emerging risks. Successful candidates will work in a hybrid model, attending the office as required and undertaking regular visits across the borough. The role is offered on a two‑year fixed‑term contract.
Qualifications and Requirements
Eligible candidates must possess a basic certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and will be required to undertake a Cifas check.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please contact the recruitment team.
Contact Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Shelley Osborne at sosborne@lambeth.gov.uk.
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