CRU Financial Investigator

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Reference number

287386

Salary

£33,120 - £37,936 Starting salary would be £33,120 with the maximum salary on this scale being £37,936 subject to future COPFS pay awards. All salaries are pro rata for part-time staff.

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer COPFS Band D

Contract type

Permanent

Type of role

Finance

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

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Location

Edinburgh

About the job

Job summary

We are looking for experienced financial investigators or those with equivalent investigative experience. The post-holders will be responsible for their own caseloads and will take all steps necessary to prepare cases for civil recovery proceedings under Part 5 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

As a Financial Investigator you will play a vital role in the team, planning financial investigations by gathering evidence and intelligence, to help disrupt serious and organised crime in Scotland.

Training will be provided to support successful candidates.

Job description

General responsibilities

• Using initiative to prioritise a diverse workload, showing judgement in reaching decisions and meeting challenging deadlines
• Oral and written communication including producing structured reports
• Liaising closely with all CRU partners and stakeholders promoting a positive face of the Unit
• Professionally represent the department at both internal and external meetings and conferences
• Working collaboratively with team members and colleagues, contributing positively and constructively to the achievement of team and organisations aims and objectives
• Making the best use of technology in support of your role, including the use of case management databases

Role specific responsibilities

• Carrying your own Financial Investigation caseload taking all steps necessary to prepare these cases for civil recovery proceedings under relevant legislation
• Assessment of new referrals as directed to determine their suitability for progression
• Conduct interviews with respondents and witnesses as and when required
• Successful candidates will require to be security vetted to SC level.

Please note this is not an exhaustive list and other duties may be required as appropriate to the role

Person specification

The competencies contained within the application pack will form the key essential criteria for this post. Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate:

• Accreditation as a Financial Investigator (via the National Police Improvement Agency or Scottish Police College approved courses) OR significant investigative experience (successful candidate would be expected to attain accreditation as part of the requirements for the role)
• The post-holder will have a full valid driving licence

Benefits

We offer an excellent range of benefits which include:

• 25 days paid holiday + 11.5 public and privilege holidays (rising to 30 days paid holiday after 4 years).
• Generous Civil Service Pension employer contribution, on average over 27.1% of your pay
• Flexible working hours and family friendly approach to work.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans.
• Employee Wellbeing Support with Mental Health First Aiders and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

If you would be interested to learn more about this role, please see the attached application pack for further job details, salary information and assessment guidance.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
• relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
• certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : Recruitment Email : Recruitment@copfs.gov.uk

Recruitment team

Email : Recruitment@copfs.gov.uk