Job Description
🕵️‍♂️ Special Investigation Officer – Anti-Fraud & Corruption Team 📍 1 Catford Road, Catford, London, SE6 4RU
đź•’ Full-time | 36 hours per week | Hybrid Working Available
đź’· ÂŁ26.10 PAYE / ÂŁ33.43 Umbrella per hour
Service Care Solutions, in partnership with Lewisham Council, is currently recruiting for a Special Investigation Officer to join the council’s Anti-Fraud and Corruption Team (A-FACT). This role is vital in upholding Lewisham’s zero-tolerance approach to fraud, corruption, and financial misconduct.
🔍 Your Role: As a Special Investigation Officer, you will lead and manage complex investigations involving:
1. Allegations of fraud, corruption, and irregularity by staff, contractors, or the public
2. Criminal and disciplinary proceedings, including interviews under caution (PACE)
3. Preparation of prosecution files and giving evidence in court or hearings
4. Use of covert surveillance (RIPA), data analysis, and intelligence gathering
5. Pre-employment vetting and document verification
6. Leading Lewisham’s work on the National Fraud Initiative (NFI)
âś… What We're Looking For:
7. Proven experience in fraud, disciplinary, or corporate investigations
8. Excellent working knowledge of legislation including:
PACE, CPIA, DPA, Fraud Act, RIPA, Human Rights Act
9. Strong report writing and analytical skills
10. Ability to manage sensitive and high-profile cases independently
11. Confident liaising with police, DWP, HMRC, legal teams, and external agencies
Desirable:
12. Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS) or equivalent
13. Experience working within a local authority or public sector environment
🌟 What You’ll Get:
14. Competitive hourly rate:
ÂŁ26.10 PAYEÂŁ33.43 Umbrella / Ltd
15. Hybrid/flexible working arrangement
16. Opportunity to work on high-impact fraud investigations
17. Be part of a respected, professional anti-fraud service
đź“© Interested?
Apply now or contact Lewis Ashcroft at Service Care Solutions for more information:
📧 lewis.ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk
đź“ž 01772 208962