Corporate Fraud Intelligence Officer (Part‑time)
Position within East Suffolk Council's Internal Audit Team.
Position Details
* Location: Riverside, Lowestoft, NR33 0EQ and/or Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT
* Salary: £26,403 - £28,142 per annum (pro rata), Band 3
* Hours: Part time, 15 hours per week
* Contract: Permanent
Responsibilities
* Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) between the Council and other departments (internally and externally) ensuring effective communication.
* Analyse and interpret large volumes of data to detect potential cases of fraud.
* Carry out investigations in a methodical and logical manner with attention to detail to provide evidence for court cases.
* Produce formal written reports, liaise with investigators and colleagues across the Council, and present complex information/evidence.
* Support complex investigations and contribute to wider office‑based proactive exercises such as data matching and sampling to identify suspected fraud while adhering to Data Protection Act regulations.
* Work independently and contribute to the Internal Audit Team’s objectives.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Inquisitive mindset, diligent and proactive.
* Strong communicator and team player.
* Procedural knowledge of the state benefit system is desirable.
* Full driving licence and access to a car are essential.
* DBS check and psychometric evaluation required.
Benefits
* Generous leave entitlement (25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays).
* Local government pension scheme.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Learning and development tailored to your role.
* Wide variety of staff support networks, including health and wellbeing initiatives.
* Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion, health and beauty products, and many other services.
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