- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Salary: Grade G (SCP 20 - 25) £31,586 - £35,235 per annum pay award pending
- Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check: No
- Closing Date: 07/08/2025 at 23:59
- Reference: CR/25/319257
Counter Fraud Investigator: Agile Work Environment
Based in Bootle, Sefton - Permanent Contract
Join Sefton, a dynamic local authority committed to aspiration and ambition, as we work together with our partners and communities to achieve our Vision 2030. Be part of a confident and connected borough that values its unique blend of vibrant city life, stunning coastline, and renowned green spaces.
As an internationally recognised authority for our commitment to sustainability and natural beauty, Sefton boasts a rich history of partnership working, place leadership, and a dedicated workforce. Our resilience and adaptability set us up for success in tackling future challenges and seizing exciting opportunities.
Role Overview: We are seeking to recruit a full-time Counter Fraud Investigator to join our Audit and Risk function (which is part of Corporate Services). In this role, you will play an important role in safeguarding the integrity and financial assets of the Council and be responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, and financial misconduct.
Key Candidate Attributes:
Experience of working in Counter Fraud and undertaking fraud investigations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team showing initiative and proactive thinking.
Self-motivated, driven, and dedicated to delivering high-quality work.
Strong ethical integrity and personal resilience.
Leave Entitlement: 28 days per annum, increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service
Join us in shaping the future of Sefton and contribute to the continued success of our thriving borough.
Provisional Interview date 18th August 2025
Equal Opportunities
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
