Get ahead as a Counter Fraud Apprentice working in our Counter Fraud and Investigations Team at the London borough of Brent. Brent Council is committed to the continued expansion and development of all apprenticeship programmes for our residents. Our apprenticeship schemes at Brent are just one of the ways we grow our own talent within the borough. We work hard to represent our community and are looking for likeminded people to join us. Working in Wembley Park, alongside our neighbours Wembley stadium, Wembley arena, Box Park and LDO, makes Brent an exciting location to work. There is no age limit on an apprenticeship. An apprenticeship can be used for people starting out on their work life journey at the age of 16 or those changing a career for a different working life. The Post This role is based in the Counter Fraud and Investigations and is designed to create a route from trainee through to Counter Fraud Intelligence Officer. Counter Fraud and Investigations is part of the Organisational Assurance and Resilience Department and has an investigative remit across all council services. This role is to support activities pertaining to all investigation and intelligence tasks, e.g. assisting in investigations, referral processing, intelligence gathering, data analytics and fraud risk assessments, whilst undertaking the Counter Fraud level 4 Apprenticeship training programme. The Person We are looking for applicants who are ambitious, keen to learn, interested in the subject area and with the commitment to see it through. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and organised, demonstrate good communication skills, with excellent time management skills. You will have a flexible and positive approach to work alongside an interest in developing a career in fraud & investigations. You will also need to show your interest in local government and the delivery of public services. Please see the job description for further information on the requirements for this role. Qualifications required: English and Maths GCSE’s grade C or level 4 and above or Functional Skills L2 is required. Brent Benefits At Brent we will be pay you a LLW salary, whilst you learn on the job and attend training. Fully funded apprenticeship training programme (training fees are fully funded) 27 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holidays Generous Brent Pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme Staff discounts and other benefits Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme Closing date: 3 November 2024 (23:59)- We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, we advise that you apply as soon as possible.