Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to start your career at DVSA as one of our apprentice Counter Fraud Investigators where you will get more than just an education; you will gain skills that can set you up for life. We invest a lot in our apprentices because we want you to be the future of our business.
Annual wage
£29,525 a year
Training course
Counter fraud investigator (level 4)
Hours
Our hybrid working model offers flexibility about where and when you work. Our expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your time at your base location. Working hours are usually between 8.00am - 6.00pm, Monday - Friday, and will be agreed with you.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 24 March
Duration
2 years
Positions available
2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
An apprentice Counter Fraud Investigator you will:
* Adopt the role of “Lead Investigator” when allocated, with the responsibility of planning, preparing and managing the investigation.
* Plan and execute surveillance.
* Appear in court when necessary as an expert witness.
* Carry out roadside checks on UK and foreign vehicles.
* Investigate all allocated reports of suspected internal fraud and malpractice against the agency.
Where you’ll work
48 Granby Avenue
Birmingham
B33 0TJ
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
INTELLIGENCIA TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Counter fraud investigator (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
* Apply legislation and associated codes of practice and can determine points to prove in pursuing an investigation. Apply departmental policy.
* Investigate the points to prove in pursuing an investigation.
* Identify sources of information e.g. regarding the process of policy and law change.
* Maintain case files and produce investigation plans to the required standards for criminal, civil, regulatory or disciplinary investigations.Apply the Fraud Investigation Model (Criminal) / or organisational equivalent when responding to allegations of fraud.
* Differentiate between types of evidence (direct, circumstantial, hearsay etc.) and relate their significance.
* Utilise forensic opportunities and how to apply them in investigations (where relevant to the type of investigations undertaken).
* Apply consideration of the principles of RIPA codes of practice.
* Implement best practice for note taking during the course of an investigation (where relevant to the type of investigations undertaken).Implement best practice for witness statements during the course of an investigation (Relevant to the type of investigations undertaken).
* Produce records of the investigation activities / enquires during the course of an investigation.Apply the rules and relevant policies relating to the continuity of evidence so the source of evidence can be fully supported.Apply the classification and handling of information in line with the National Intelligence Model and national intelligence methodology (criminal investigation) and appropriate handling principles to source and intelligence material, demonstrating knowledge of potential risks of mishandling.
* Participate in searches (including consideration of Legal Professional Privilege) of a person, premises, vehicles or workplaces, adhering to policy and legislation of organisation.
* Assess the strength of evidence and apply the relevant legislation and codes of practice to gather evidence to required standards, subject to role
* Produce witness statements to the required standard for the investigations e.g. Criminal Investigation Standard.
* Use analysis techniques on a range of data and make sound and fair investigation decisions in investigation as appropriate.Apply the organisation’s protective marking scheme and source management before disseminating material.
* Apply the briefing and de-briefing method, disseminating information gathered to the appropriate individuals, groups, or departments as required, for all investigations.
* Utilise the PEACE model for interviewing, applying conversation management and open recall techniques, complete an overarching investigative interviewing strategy, produce interview plans, summarise and evaluate interviews to the required standard.
* Undertake an interview appropriate to the investigation being undertaken, introducing testimony and exhibits during interviews as appropriate.
* Recognise and respond to the varying demands of the witness.
* Produce and retain accurate investigator notes, narrative statements, 3rd party witness testimonies and transcripts.
* Produce concise, timely, clear, balanced & accurate reports, briefings, letters, e-mails & other items of correspondence.
* Prepare files, applications and orders for court to the required standard for the activity undertaken.
* Present evidence as a witness at appropriate hearings.Refer appropriate cases to other law enforcement agencies.
* Comply with the provisions of disclosure in legal proceedings.
* Obtain, record & present evidence in court during proceedings.
* Produce full and accurate post investigation assessments.
* Produce an evidence file with material to support court, tribunal or disciplinary proceedings in accordance with the requirements of the relevant legislation, codes of practice or departmental policy.
* Utilise the correct powers appropriate to the type of investigation.
* Build and maintain new and existing partner / stakeholder relationships to achieve progress on objectives, key initiatives and shared interests and developing beneficial working relationships.
* Categorising fraud and provide insight into how the fraud was perpetrated, calculate the losses and costs borne in cases of fraud for use in sanctions and redress outcomes.
* Apply legislation and associated codes of practice and can determine points to prove in pursuing an investigation. Apply departmental policy.
* Investigate the points to prove in pursuing an investigation.
* Identify sources of information e.g. regarding the process of policy and law change.
* Maintain case files and produce investigation plans to the required standards for criminal, civil, regulatory or disciplinary investigations.Apply the Fraud Investigation Model (Criminal) / or organisational equivalent when responding to allegations of fraud.
* Differentiate between types of evidence (direct, circumstantial, hearsay etc.) and relate their significance.
* Utilise forensic opportunities and how to apply them in investigations (where relevant to the type of investigations undertaken).
* Apply consideration of the principles of RIPA codes of practice.
* Implement best practice for note taking during the course of an investigation (where relevant to the type of investigations undertaken).Implement best practice for witness statements during the course of an investigation (Relevant to the type of investigations undertaken).
* Produce records of the investigation activities / enquires during the course of an investigation.Apply the rules and relevant policies relating to the continuity of evidence so the source of evidence can be fully supported.Apply the classification and handling of information in line with the National Intelligence Model and national intelligence methodology (criminal investigation) and appropriate handling principles to source and intelligence material, demonstrating knowledge of potential risks of mishandling.
* Participate in searches (including consideration of Legal Professional Privilege) of a person, premises, vehicles or workplaces, adhering to policy and legislation of organisation.
* Assess the strength of evidence and apply the relevant legislation and codes of practice to gather evidence to required standards, subject to role
* Produce witness statements to the required standard for the investigations e.g. Criminal Investigation Standard.
* Use analysis techniques on a range of data and make sound and fair investigation decisions in investigation as appropriate.Apply the organisation’s protective marking scheme and source management before disseminating material.
* Apply the briefing and de-briefing method, disseminating information gathered to the appropriate individuals, groups, or departments as required, for all investigations.
* Utilise the PEACE model for interviewing, applying conversation management and open recall techniques, complete an overarching investigative interviewing strategy, produce interview plans, summarise and evaluate interviews to the required standard.
* Undertake an interview appropriate to the investigation being undertaken, introducing testimony and exhibits during interviews as appropriate.
* Recognise and respond to the varying demands of the witness.
* Produce and retain accurate investigator notes, narrative statements, 3rd party witness testimonies and transcripts.
* Produce concise, timely, clear, balanced & accurate reports, briefings, letters, e-mails & other items of correspondence.
* Prepare files, applications and orders for court to the required standard for the activity undertaken.
* Present evidence as a witness at appropriate hearings.Refer appropriate cases to other law enforcement agencies.
* Comply with the provisions of disclosure in legal proceedings.
* Obtain, record & present evidence in court during proceedings.
* Produce full and accurate post investigation assessments.
* Produce an evidence file with material to support court, tribunal or disciplinary proceedings in accordance with the requirements of the relevant legislation, codes of practice or departmental policy.
* Utilise the correct powers appropriate to the type of investigation.
* Build and maintain new and existing partner / stakeholder relationships to achieve progress on objectives, key initiatives and shared interests and developing beneficial working relationships.
* Categorising fraud and provide insight into how the fraud was perpetrated, calculate the losses and costs borne in cases of fraud for use in sanctions and redress outcomes.
Your training plan
* The apprenticeship will be delivered by Intelligencia Training.
* This apprenticeship is due to start in March/April 2025 and we will be looking to onboard successful applicants in March 2025.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Team working
* Passion for learning
* Ability to prioritise
Other requirements
If you currently hold or are working towards a similar qualification of the same level or higher, then you will not be eligible to apply for this vacancy.