L3/HEO Investigator - Criminal Investigation North

The main duties of the role are:

• Investigate a range of criminal offences including complex fraud, bankruptcy, insolvency and Covid related offences.
• Obtain detailed statements of witnesses in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Justice Act 1967, Magistrates Court Act 1980 and the Criminal Justice Act of 1988 and 2003
• Interview persons suspected of offences under the provisions of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE).
• Prepare case files with detailed evidence-based reports on the findings of investigations in accordance with the management of disclosure material under the Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA). These will be to a high standard suitable for testing in Criminal Courts, often to tight timescales.
• Work closely with line management to effectively manage your caseload, reviewing the progress of cases, maintaining quality and meeting legislative demands. Ensure quality in the preparation of cases, leading to criminal proceedings or disclosure to other regulators.
• Work closely with the Agency’s prosecution and advisory lawyers and counsel, take the lead and drive follow up action arising from criminal cases.
• Contribute to discussion with lawyers and counsel, being a witness in appropriate cases and attending court as a witness/disclosure officer.
• Work closely with other investigation/prosecution/enforcement disciplinary agencies and stakeholders to ensure enforcement action is progressed appropriately and promptly, ensuring value for money.
• To contribute to the performance of the team and the achievement of the team targets as well as embedding continuous improvement  activity, as well as maintaining investigation standards.

Person specification

Essential skills

• A proven, extensive, and demonstrable criminal/fraud investigation background, which ideally should have been gained within a Government Department Agency, Police Service, or similar organisation - within the last 2 years
• A team player with excellent communication skills, used to working in partnership with fellow law enforcement professionals and colleagues
• Excellent analytical skills
• Membership of the Government Counter Fraud Programme, or willingness to join
• A demonstrable knowledge of the rules of criminal evidence including CPIA, PACE, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RPIA) is essential, together with a working knowledge of Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA)
• Ability to plan operations and initiatives, ability to prioritise cases against competing procedures and deadlines
• A calm, authoritative and adaptable approach. Keen problem-solving skills, flexibility and drive
• Knowledge of legislation affecting bankruptcy and companies
• A full UK driving licence is essential and own vehicle is desirable

Desirable skills

Professionalising Investigations Programme (PIP) level 2 accredited investigator

All applications must be made via Civil Service Jobs, direct link to vacancy here:  L3/HEO Investigator - Criminal Investigation North - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK

Closing date 11 August 2024

Post can be based at either Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle-upon-Tyne