This is an exciting role, which will provide the right person with the opportunity to help grow and develop as part of the Council’s Corporate Fraud Team. Based in the Council’s Internal Audit, Risk and Fraud Service you will use your experience of Counter Fraud to assist in the continuation of a first-class service. You will be responsible for assisting the prevention, detection and investigation of fraud and corruption, to minimise financial losses to the Council and assist in our innovation and collaborative working. Your work will assist in ensuring that Corporate Fraud Team performance is maintained, that Corporate Fraud plans are delivered and provide excellent working relationships to customers both internal and external. WHAT IS INVOLVED? You will assist with the prevention, detection and investigation of corporate fraud and corruption. You will work collaboratively and champion our services that are built around the needs of clients. You will develop and maintain excellent working relationships to support our joint investigations and the successful management of our external contracts. You will assist with the preparation and maintenance of case files to support prosecutions and other actions resulting from investigations. You will assist with interviews, telephone calls and visits regarding potentially fraudulent and irregular activity in accordance with the council’s fraud strategies and appropriate legislation. Once fully trained and you feel confident, you will lead interviews for your own fraud investigations, with the support from a Corporate Fraud Investigator. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking for a new challenge and wishing to enhance their experience, with the possibility of working towards a professional fraud qualification. We encourage you to contact Paul Gibbon via email paul.gibbondurham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role. WHAT WILL I NEED? You will need an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, ideally supported by a relevant professional qualification, or working towards this. You must be competent at managing and prioritising your own workload, with the ability to work under pressure and deal with difficult situations and conflict management. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and highly organised, you’ll have excellent communication skills and a strong drive for innovation. An understanding of local government fraud risks would be helpful. Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria. If successful, you will be required to apply for a Basic Disclosure check. REWARDS AND BENEFITS We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best: Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service. Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year. Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year). Hybrid working (home and office working). Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS. Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme. Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring. Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers). Discounted DCC gym membership. Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause. Trade Union membership. A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing. Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look: Rewards and Benefits SOCIAL MEDIA Don’t see the perfect role for you right now? Keep an eye on our social media channels for updates on new opportunities at Durham County Council Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook HYBRID WORKING Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services. We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process. Take a closer look: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion INTERVIEWS Interviews will be held week commencing 5th May 2025. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran. HOW TO APPLY In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal. Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. 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