Earn. Learn. Qualify. Do you want to earn while you learn, with the chance of progression once you qualify? Do you want the opportunity to grow, develop and be the best version of yourself? Then why not build the foundations of your career with an Apprenticeship at Durham County Council. Why choose Durham County Council? We offer a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement – find out more information here We encourage a great work/life balance! Many of our roles operate under our ‘hybrid working’ policy, which gives you the opportunity of flexible, home and office working. We have a successful track record in supporting our apprentices to secure permanent employment, with 3 in 4 apprentices securing a further role with us. We have been recognised as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer! As a Disability Confident Leader, and a member of the North East England Rainbow Alliance, we are committed to equality and diversity in the workplace – find out more here You will learn from skilled professionals whilst being supported to study towards a recognised qualification with a college/university/training provider. We will support you every step of the way, with a dedicated Mentor, the option of a buddy for disabled new employees and great networking opportunities with other apprentices. Apprentice (Corporate Fraud Investigator) Do you have zero tolerance against fraud and corruption? Then this apprenticeship could be ideal for you! As a Corporate Fraud Investigator apprentice you will assist in providing effective and efficient support to the Corporate Fraud & Internal Audit Teams to help the service operate effectively and efficiently. You will contribute towards the provision of high-quality corporate fraud investigations in accordance with the council’s counter-fraud strategy, gaining an understanding of fraud legislation and criminal law in order to provide advice in line with the legislation. What qualification will I gain? You will study towards the Level 4 Counter Fraud Investigator Apprenticeship standard with Inteligencia which is an OFQUAL accredited and Ofsted regulated qualification and is seen as the preferred route for Practitioner status within the Government Counter Fraud Profession. What will I need? You must either have or expect to achieve 4 GCSE’s grade 9-4/AC including English and Maths or an equivalent qualification, together with good communication and ICT skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Please look at the attached person specification to check that you meet the essential criteria. Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.? Further information? We encourage you to contact Paul Gibbon via email paul.gibbon@durham.gov.uk if you have any questions about this opportunity. DurhamWorks If you are aged 16-24 living in County Durham and not in education, employment, or training, you can take advantage of the help and support available from DurhamWorks. This dedicated programme works with you to remove any barriers preventing you from progressing. Visit Durhamworks Employability Durham If you are aged 25 and over, unemployed and live in County Durham, Employability Durham can offer you help and support to get back into work or start your own business. Visit Employability Durham DurhamEnable If you are 18, have a neurodivergence or disability and fit the criteria, DurhamEnable offers dedicated Job Coaching support from pre-application to post employment. Helping disabled people get and keep the right jobs for them. Visit DurhamEnable HOW TO APPLY In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal. If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Recruitment Team via email RecruitmentResources@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 26 27 27 selecting option 3 for Resources. We collect personal information from you when you register with North East Jobs and make an application. Details on how we process your personal data is available in our Privacy Notice. VPRS/161