Trainee Financial Investigator - Please apply on our website
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Trainee Financial Investigations Officer
Post Ref: WYJS: 16-23
Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary Scale: Career Grade WY07/8/9 (Indicative) £30,151 - £37,261 - dependent on progression through the National Crime Agency Financial Investigation training programme
Based at Gildersome, Leeds, with hybrid/flexible working
Part of West Yorkshire Joint Services, West Yorkshire Trading Standards is an exciting and fast paced organisation serving the five district councils of West Yorkshire – Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Financial Investigations Officer to join our Financial Investigation Service, supporting criminal investigations across the spectrum of Trading Standards criminal investigations including financial exploitation and abuse, food fraud, unsafe cars, consumer product safety, cheap and illicit tobacco, doorstep crime, scams and fraud.
In this dynamic and ever-changing environment, you are guaranteed a role that will be exciting and varied as you support multiple teams within the Service, gaining new and different experiences within the role. If you are highly motivated and want to work in a team that offers excellent service, making a difference to West Yorkshire communities, and are experienced in financial investigations, we would like to hear from you. In return for your hard work and commitment to the Service, you can expect a number of benefits as an employee of West Yorkshire Joint Services. These include flexible and agile working and a generous annual leave entitlement.
This is a career-grade role, with the successful applicant receiving full support and mentoring to undertake the National Crime Agency training programme and become a fully accredited Financial Investigator, on satisfactory completion of a portfolio of evidence.
This role requires Enhanced DBS clearance.
Closing Date: 15 May 2023 10 am
Interviews: 7th and 8th June 2023
To apply for this vacancy please view our recruitment page at https://www.wyjs.org.uk/work-for-us
West Yorkshire Joint Services is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity in the workplace for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion / belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
NOTE: CANVASSING OF, OR FAILURE TO DISCLOSE RELATIONSHIP TO ANY COUNCILLOR OR SENIOR OFFICER OF WYJS OR THE CONSTITUENT LOCAL AUTHORITIES WILL DISQUALIFY CANDIDATE
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,151.00-£37,261.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds, LS27 7JQ
Application deadline: 15/05/2023
Reference ID: WYJS:16-23
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Financial Investigator - Please apply on our website roles across West Yorkshire Joint Services's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,151 - £37,261 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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