Corporate & Financial Investigations Officer chez Harrow Council

The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a Corporate & Financial Investigations Officer to join its Corporate Anti-Fraud Team (CAFT), in a dynamic and high-impact role dedicated to protecting public funds and combating financial crime across the Council and its partner organisations. Supporting the CAFT Manager, you will deliver a robust investigation service into fraud, irregularity, and malpractice, while leading complex financial investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act and other relevant legislation. As an Accredited Financial Investigator, you will be instrumental in identifying and recovering criminal assets, advising on fraud risks, and assisting enforcement teams across services such as Planning, Trading Standards, and Housing. You will also contribute to proactive anti-fraud reviews, training initiatives, and strategic counter-fraud exercises. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in criminal investigations, financial analysis, and multi-agency collaboration, with a thorough understanding of the legislative framework surrounding fraud and financial crime. This is a compelling opportunity to make a meaningful impact in safeguarding public resources and strengthening Harrow’s anti-fraud culture. If you are a confident communicator with a sharp investigative mind and a strong commitment to public service, we would be pleased to hear from you.

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive experience conducting complex fraud investigations to criminal prosecution standards, ideally within a public sector environment.
• Current accreditation as a Financial Investigator, along with a recognised counter-fraud qualification (e.g. PINS, BTEC, ACFS). 
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interrogate financial data using specialist software such as Altia.
• A thorough understanding of legislation relevant to financial investigations, including POCA, PACE, CPIA, Fraud Act, Bribery Act, and RIPA.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to identify fraud risks and implement proactive counter-fraud initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports and present evidence in formal settings.
• A collaborative approach, with experience working across multi-disciplinary teams and external enforcement agencies.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results under pressure.
• A strong commitment to confidentiality, data protection, and ethical investigative practices.
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent), including English and Maths.

For more information, please refer to Role Profile/ Selection Criteria