Pay £30,975 Job description As a Fraud Investigator, your work will change based on business needs, so adaptability and flexibility are essential. Key Responsibilities: Request necessary evidence from designated sources using Authorised Officer powers and the Operational Intelligence Service. Collaborate with other departments and organisations like Local Authorities, Police and HMRC within the framework of any existing partnership agreements. Research and gather information for investigations, ensuring it meets legal standards. Complete Requests for Information (RFIs) as needed. Record, retain, and review collected materials for criminal investigations for disclosure purposes. Recommend next steps for action to Team Leaders for consideration. Conduct Interviews under Caution as per legal guidelines. Prepare prosecution cases in line with Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service guidance in (Scotland) Attend court and give evidence in criminal cases and appeal tribunals. Maintain quality standards by following DWP policies and procedures, and CFCD operational instructions. Work effectively within a team and contribute to team goals. Promote fraud awareness within DWP and to external partners Communicate confidently and professionally with internal staff and external agencies. Person specification As a Fraud Investigator you will: Show effective leadership and communication skills to engage with diverse audiences and partners. Have excellent organisation and planning skills. Use strong judgement and decision-making abilities. Present information professionally to both internal and external audiences. Work well both alone and in a team. Handle challenging and vulnerable individuals appropriately. Inspire others with positivity, drive, and energy to achieve goals and implement change. Be willing to travel between sites as needed. Adapt to a demanding and changing environment. Exhibit honesty, integrity, and probity. Possess excellent writing and drafting skills. Benefits Alongside your salary of £30,975, Department for Work and Pensions contributes £8,973 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. DWP have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours. Generous annual leave – at least 23 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (pro–rata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave. Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme. Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly). Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 year’s continuous service. Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes. An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Women’s Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more. Click Apply for more details