Kirklees Council
Accredited Financial Investigator - West Yorkshire Joint Services
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West Yorkshire Joint Services
Hours
37 hours a week
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Based in Morley, Leeds/ hybrid working
Position type
Permanent
Salary
WY11 £46,142 - £48,226 pay award pending
Advert Wording
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of West Yorkshire Joint Services
Please note this is a rolling advert that might close earlier once the role is filled
Post Ref: WYJS: 010
Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria: Accredited Financial Investigator (Part 2 and Part 8) with successful completion of PDP and a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
This post requires Enhanced DBS clearance
Part of West Yorkshire Joint Services, West Yorkshire Trading Standards is an exciting and fast paced organisation serving five District Councils within West Yorkshire – Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield.
The Financial Investigations Team supports 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. You will have a good working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework and national guidance and will have wide ranging experience in financial investigation including collection and analysis of information.
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Benefits
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. If you are highly motivated and want to work in a team that offers excellent service, making a difference to West Yorkshire communities, are an Accredited Financial Investigator 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:
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- Generous local government salary pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wide range of learning and development opportunities
- Hybrid working and a healthy work life balance
- IT equipment and home-working equipment supplies
- Access to discounts and benefits via Wakefield Council including discounted gym membership, travel and shopping
- Employee Assistance Programme with access to free and confidential counselling and wellbeing support services
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Closing date
25 September 2026, 11:55 PM
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