Corporate Fraud Intelligence Officer

Corporate Fraud Intelligence Officer (Part‑time)

Position within East Suffolk Council’s Internal Audit Team.

Position Details

• Location: Riverside, Lowestoft, NR33 0EQ and/or Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT
• Salary: £26,403 – £28,142 per annum (pro rata), Band 3
• Hours: Part time, 15 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) between the Council and other departments (internally and externally) ensuring effective communication.
• Analyse and interpret large volumes of data to detect potential cases of fraud.
• Carry out investigations in a methodical and logical manner with attention to detail to provide evidence for court cases.
• Produce formal written reports, liaise with investigators and colleagues across the Council, and present complex information/evidence.
• Support complex investigations and contribute to wider office‑based proactive exercises such as data matching and sampling to identify suspected fraud while adhering to Data Protection Act regulations.
• Work independently and contribute to the Internal Audit Team’s objectives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Inquisitive mindset, diligent and proactive.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Procedural knowledge of the state benefit system is desirable.
• Full driving licence and access to a car are essential.
• DBS check and psychometric evaluation required.

Benefits

• Generous leave entitlement (25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays).
• Local government pension scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• Wide variety of staff support networks, including health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion, health and beauty products, and many other services.

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