Criminal Investigator

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for 4 Criminal Investigators for a Government Agency based in Manchester.

The Criminal Investigation Team is responsible for conducting criminal investigations into insolvency and corporate related criminal offences which support the Agency’s objective to tackle financial wrongdoing. The team works closely with civil investigation teams, our Legal Services Directorate internally, and other Law Enforcement partner organisations to ensure that we fulfil our role in delivering Governmental strategies. We strive to target offences under the Companies House Reform Legislation along with others including misuse of government backed Covid recovery funds.

We are recruiting criminal investigators for the Criminal Investigation Team who will play a key role in the team, carrying out criminal investigations mainly under the Insolvency Act 1986, Companies Act 2006, Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986, Fraud Act 2006, Theft Act 1968 and Economic Crime and Transparency Act 2023.

Location: Manchester (hybrid, 60% office based)
Contract: 6 months initially.
Salary: £19.57 PAYE per hour (UMB option available).
Vetting: The role requires the successful candidate to have, or to attain, National Security Vetting, at SC clearance level; current holders of SC (or above) can transfer their clearance across.

Main Responsibilities
The main duties of the role are to:

• investigate a range of criminal offences including complex fraud, bankruptcy, insolvency and Covid related offences
• obtain detailed statements from witnesses in accordance with provisions of the Criminal Justice Act 1967, Magistrates Court Act 1980 and the Criminal Justice Acts 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 actions 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
• contribute to the performance of the team and the achievement of the team targets by embedding continuous improvement activity, as well as maintaining investigation standards

Person Specification
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• 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
• that they are 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)
• the 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

Essential Criteria
The successful candidate must have:

• relevant experience of investigating criminal/fraud investigations
• a full UK driving licence (own vehicle is desirable)

Technical skills

• Professional competency and knowledge of CPIA legislation

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please refer them. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay £75, in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us.

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.

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