Fraud Prevention Officer
PO3:£47,925 pa rising in annual increments to £51,228 pa incl. LW. Full Time/Fixed Term for 2 years.
About the Team
The Counter Fraud Service operates across both Lambeth and Croydon Councils, delivering a comprehensive and integrated approach to tackling fraud. It manages all counter‑fraud activity across the two authorities, ensuring a consistent and effective response.
Core Functions
* 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.
About the Role
This role will work closely with colleagues in Counter Fraud, focusing on fraud prevention. The successful candidate will conduct fraud prevention reviews under the guidance of their line manager, provide fraud prevention guidance to services across the council, and deliver fraud awareness training and guidance sessions.
Background Checks
* Required to obtain a Basic Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
* Required to undertake a Cifas check.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
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