Description
The Insolvency Service is looking for a Chief Investigator to lead the operational delivery of serious and complex criminal investigations. As a Chief Investigator, you will support your team, helping The Insolvency Service to meet one of its strategic objectives by combatting misconduct effectively, broadening our reach across emerging harms and making better use of intelligence, data and technology.
The role involves leading a team of approximately 18 investigators/investigator managers carrying out criminal investigations mainly under the Insolvency Act 1986, Fraud Act 2006, Companies Act 2006, Theft Act 1968, Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 and Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the operational delivery of serious and complex criminal investigations
- Leading and managing Investigation Managers and their teams
- Ensuring investigations meet Government Counter Fraud standards, best practice and relevant legal requirements
- Managing team performance, governance and risk
- Working with Legal Services, Insolvency Group, intelligence, proceeds of crime, civil investigation and case targeting teams
- Representing the Insolvency Service in discussions with solicitors and counsel, at court and in dealings with stakeholders and the media
The successful candidate will be based at Stratford, Croydon or Ipswich and will need to attend the relevant office regularly. Regular travel to other sites and to attend liaison meetings with stakeholders and other regulators will be required.
The salary for this role is GBP 57,367 - 66,290 per year.
The Insolvency Service offers a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme, and a cycle to work scheme.