Job Description

Fraud Investigator
£45,750 - £49,056 per annum

About the Role

As a Fraud Investigator within Newham’s Counter Fraud Team, you will lead complex investigations into housing, tenancy, Right to Buy, and wider corporate fraud. You will gather and evaluate evidence, conduct interviews under caution, and prepare cases for prosecution, civil action, or internal disciplinary proceedings.

The role requires a proactive approach to identifying and preventing fraud, including undertaking visits, enquiries, and partnership working with internal teams and external agencies. You will manage your own caseload, ensuring investigations are completed to a high standard, within legislative requirements and agreed timescales.

You will also contribute to strengthening fraud prevention by identifying emerging risks, recommending improvements to processes, and supporting the development of a strong anti-fraud culture across the Council.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the investigation of suspected fraud cases across various council services
• Gather and analyse evidence, conduct interviews, and support enforcement actions
• Work closely with internal departments and external agencies to share intelligence
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports and case files
• Learn and apply relevant legislation, policies, and investigative techniques
• Attend court as required

What We’re Looking For

• A keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Integrity, discretion, and a commitment to public service
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and managing a diverse caseload
• Experience in investigating housing fraud is desirable
• Achieved full investigators status of Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS) or equivalent professional counter fraud qualification
• Eligibility to work in the UK

What We Offer

• Access to Newham Council’s employee benefits, including pension scheme, wellbeing support, and flexible working arrangements
• A chance to contribute to a safer, fairer borough for all residents

• Hybrid working arrangements with on average two days a week on site in the borough, with the remainder working from home

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closing date: 10th July 2026

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn

The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.