£300 - £400 per day (Umbrella) | 6-Month Contract | Birmingham | Hybrid Working
Hays are delighted to be working with a local council to recruit three experienced Fraud Investigators on an interim basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team tackling fraud, protecting public funds, and supporting the delivery of vital services across the city.
The role offers a hybrid working pattern and will require regular visits to locations across Birmingham as part of investigative activity.
The Role
As a Fraud Investigator, you will manage and deliver a diverse caseload of criminal investigations, with a particular focus on social housing fraud, council tax and revenues fraud, and wider application fraud. You will utilise a broad range of investigative techniques to gather evidence, develop intelligence, and support enforcement action.Working closely with internal departments, external partners, and enforcement agencies, you will play a key role in protecting public resources and ensuring that fraud is identified, investigated, and acted upon effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and conduct complex criminal investigations from referral through to conclusion.
- Investigate social housing fraud, including unlawful subletting, tenancy fraud, succession fraud, and related offences.
- Investigate council tax, revenues, and application fraud matters.
- Gather, review, and analyse evidence using a variety of investigative techniques.
- Conduct interviews, obtain witness statements, undertake surveillance activities where appropriate, and complete site visits.
- Analyse intelligence and information from multiple sources to support investigations.
- Prepare detailed investigation reports, prosecution files, and evidential packages.
- Support the recovery of fraudulently obtained properties and proceeds of crime.
- Present evidence in court and other formal proceedings when required.
- Ensure all investigations are conducted in accordance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, policies, and procedures.
- Liaise effectively with legal teams, housing services, revenues teams, and external agencies.
About You : We are looking for motivated and experienced investigators who can demonstrate:
Essential Experience & Skills
- Proven experience investigating criminal offences within a fraud, enforcement, compliance, or regulatory environment.
- Experience in social housing fraud, tenancy fraud, revenues fraud, council tax fraud, or similar investigations.
- Strong knowledge of investigative legislation and associated codes of practice, including:
- Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE)
- Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA)
- Data Protection Act (DPA)
- Human Rights Act (HRA)
- Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) / Investigatory Powers Act (IPA)
- Experience gathering evidence through a wide range of investigative techniques.
- Ability to prepare high-quality investigation reports and prosecution files.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience managing a varied caseload and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining high professional standards.
Desirable Qualifications
- Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS)
- Professionalism in Security (PINS)
- Accredited Professional Criminal Investigator Programme (APCIP)
- Other relevant fraud, investigation, or enforcement qualifications
To apply, please submit your CV today.
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