An exciting opportunity has arisen for an additional intelligence officer to join our growing counter fraud team and help investigate allegations of fraud.
The successful candidate will support our investigators to undertake investigations of suspected fraudulent activity, both internal and external, across a range of council services (for example, single person discount fraud and fraudulent use of blue badges). They will also be expected to undertake data analysis and data matching, identifying potentially fraudulent activity and other relevant information.
The post reports to the manager of the counter fraud team, which is part of our council’s internal audit department.
Previous counter fraud experience or relevant investigations qualification are desirable but not essential. We will support you to undertake and complete an appropriate counter fraud qualification, currently Level 4 Counter Fraud Investigator apprenticeship (if not already qualified).
For any queries or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
* Counter Fraud Manager, Julie Dove julie.dove@salford.gov.uk
* Deputy Head of Internal Audit, David Smith david.smith@salford.gov.uk
We will not be accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this position.
Please be aware that this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check currently £21.50. Payment deductions for employees requiring DBS checks will be four payments of £5.38. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be invoiced for £21.50.
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