Senior Investigation Officer

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HMRCs Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) is responsible for the departments civil and criminal investigations. FIS ensures that HMRC has an effective approach to tackling the most serious tax evasion and fraud.

FIS is home to a wide range of people with a variety of skills and professional backgrounds including accountants, cybercrime specialists, criminal justice professionals, tax professionals and operational delivery teams to name but a few. We use a range of powers and approaches to protect funding for UK public services, investigating the most harmful tax cheats and ensuring none are beyond our reach. We target a variety of threats, including complex offshore evasion, international smuggling of illicit excise goods, exports of controlled weapons and technology, labour market abuses, money laundering, VAT and Self- Assessment repayment frauds and a host of other fraudulent attacks.

The Economic Crime (EC) deputy directorate brings together our Supervision, Proceeds of Crime Operations and Illicit Finance teams and forms an integral part of the HMRC Serious Fraud Strategy. Working closely across the department and the wider Law Enforcement community, using specialist expertise and modern technology we put illicit finance at the centre of operations. Our operational teams tackle the financial aspects of cases that will ultimately deter, disrupt, and remove assets from tax fraudsters to level the playing field for the honest majority. EC has several specialist teams who perform unique functions within HMRC, but which are common to other areas of the public sector.

For more information about our Directorates, Lines of Business and some of our roles, please visit the FIS Careers pages [HMRC Fraud Investigation Service , Civil Service Careers].

This is a unique opportunity to take on a leadership role in a critical area of economic crime investigation, handling large-scale cases and collaborating with a variety of civil and criminal teams.

As an Economic Crime Manager at HMRC, you'll lead a team of Economic Crime Operations Recovery Officers, overseeing complex and high-profile financial investigations. From restraint and confiscation orders to detained cash and asset recovery investigations, Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) Part 5, Civil Investigations and Asset Recovery Investigations.

Youll motivate the team to deliver quality results and continuous improvement by setting clear guidance for managing performance, promoting diversity, inclusion and equality and supporting the team to deliver their objectives, while ensuring compliance with the appropriate legal and governance frameworks.

Were looking for a leader who ensures full compliance with FIS and HMRC management standards while handling data collection, forecasting, and senior management requests. Youll stay up to date with legal, technical, and professional developments, manage key Economic Crime operations, and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to keep Illicit Finance at the core of all FIS investigations.

Youll be a creative problem-solver who thinks strategically and innovatively to tackle complex investigations. With a performance-driven mindset and a proven ability to enhance team efficiency, youll inspire and lead through strong communication, leadership, and negotiation skills, driving collaboration across departments.

The role will also include leading proactive operational deployments and supporting other teams operational deployments dependent on your level of experience, skill set and training.

When on call, you will immediately respond to Border Force and other Law Enforcement Agencies requests for assistance which could involve the deployment of FIS resources.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for a skilled investigator to make a significant impact in tackling economic crime while leading a high-performing team.

Were looking for candidates who can demonstrate

• Strong problem-solving abilities and a structured approach to investigations.
• Proven track record of driving performance improvements and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills to engage multi-functional teams.
• Effective decision-making and innovative problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to apply creative investigative approaches to financial crime cases.
• Ability to inspire, manage, and motivate a team to drive proactive asset recovery using all available FIS Economic Crime tools and powers.

The successful applicant would be expected to travel as part of their leadership and management responsibilities. This will involve overnights away from home.

Extra Info:

Candidates with the BTEC Level 3 Advanced Diploma Enforcement Investigation or CFPAB Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist are immediately eligible for FP2.

External candidates with National Crime Agency Financial Investigation Accreditation / Financial Investigation training/National Crime Agency Restraint and Confiscation Accreditation or Policing Professionalising Investigative Practice (Level 2) (PIP2) will require HMRC Authorised Officer training to achieve HMRC Authorised Officer status. For the first month you will receive no FP, thereafter you will receive FP at Level 1a.

Internal candidates with POC Authorised Officer Training will be eligible for FP1a. Where possible training to achieve full HMRC Authorised Officer status will be delivered via Criminal Investigation Foundation training.

HMRC Authorised Officer training will be delivered via the two pathways below:

1. The Accelerated Pathway training program which involves a pass/fail training course through which recruits achieve Authorised Officer Status. This training programme is suitable for experienced law enforcement professionals who meet the criteria set out within the skills framework for this course. On successful completion of this training you will become eligible for FP at Level 2 (your Level 1a payments will stop).
2. The Criminal Investigation Foundation Pathway training program includes a Training and Assessment Period (TAP). It is required for new EC Operations staff without Criminal Justice experience and for officers who have completed POC Authorised Officer training (who need only complete to complete stages 3 and 4). Officers hold Interim Authorised Officer status until they pass the TAP, after which they gain full Authorised Officer status, become eligible for FP level 2 (with Level 1a payments ending), and must meet all attendance requirements for that level.

Essential Criteria:

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria:

Fully trained Financial Investigator/POC Authorised Officer with experience within your last 3 roles.

Expertise in Criminal Finances, financial training (NCA POCC /Home Office standards), and knowledge of illicit finances.

Criminal Justice Training or HMRC Counter Fraud Specialist accreditation or equivalent (PIP 2).

Experience collaborating with external law enforcement agencies.

Experience in restraint and confiscation proceedings.

Recent experience of leading/managing teams, Civil or Criminal, undertaking complex investigations.