You can expect a varied and fulfilling career within this business area with the opportunity to work with unique and specialist data sets. No two days are ever quite the same. Your work will be integral in the disruption of serious crime in the United Kingdom and beyond.

Flexibility Payment

This post attracts a Level 2 Flexibility Payment (FP) that is paid monthly with salary. This FP allows HMRC flexibility to change your work pattern, at short notice, to meet business needs.

You will be expected to undertake periods of On Call. You will also be expected to work additional hours, at weekends and outside your normal working hours/days (including bank holidays).

In applying for a position and accepting the FP you agree that you can and will meet those attendance requirements.

Note: Payment of FP is dependent on successful completion of role specific training and you will move to Level 2 FP eligibility in stages (see the attached document for details).

FP levels are reviewed annually - on a business need and personal basis - and may be subject to change.

Person Specification

The Successful Applicant Will Be Expected To:

• Apply analytical techniques to various data sources in support of case objectives.
• Support Case Manager in identifying opportunities to exploit data using analytical techniques and collection capabilities.
• Support development of new capabilities through managing processes, testing, piloting, and feeding back as part of an implementation team.
• Work with our Data Analysis and System Management function to develop repeatable techniques and new capabilities to extract insights on data.
• Proactively maintain current and correct knowledge on relevant legislative requirements, legal gateways, policy and process regarding data management and sensitive collection capabilities.
• Possess high levels of motivation, initiative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Possess good attention to detail and be able to review and adapt Standard Operating Procedures to meet business need.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with departmental colleagues and other Law Enforcement and Intelligence partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Hybrid or home working is not available as there is a daily requirement to attend the office to work on closed IT systems at higher classifications than Official Sensitive. Therefore the role requires office attendance 5 days a week and possibly some weekends.

This post is open to 'UK Nationals Only'.

Additional Security Information

The successful candidate will be required to apply for Developed Vetting (DV) clearance level once in post but must already hold or be willing to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance level before starting the role. Please see Additional Security Information section below for further details.

Essential Criteria:

• A demonstrable knowledge and practical application of using digital skills to conduct analysis across a variety of data sources including an understanding of how this can be used to drive intelligence development of progress an investigation.
• Applicants must hold one of the below qualifications OR have Criminal Justice Investigation experience AND be required to attend and pass the HMRC Accelerated Pathway Training Course to obtain the Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist qualification.
  • BTEC Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Enforcement (Criminal Investigation/Investigation)
  • BTEC level 3 Advanced Diploma in Enforcement (Intelligence)
  • BTEC level 4 in Counter Fraud Intelligence Specialist
  • Level 4 Diploma - Accredited Counter-Fraud Manager
  • Level 4 Diploma - Accredited Counter-Fraud Specialist/Officer
  • University of Portsmouth CFPAB Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist
  • University of Northumbria CFPAB Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist
  • University of Portsmouth CFPAB Accredited Counter Fraud (Intelligence) Specialist (RIS)
  • University of Northumbria CFPAB Accredited Counter Fraud (Intelligence) Specialist (RIS)

Applicants Who Need To Attend And Pass The Accelerated Pathway Training Course Must Already Have Some Demonstrable Criminal Justice Investigation Experience Of:

• Utilisation of criminal justice procedures
• Use of the powers within the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 for posts in England and Wales
• Understanding Property Interference as defined within the Police Act 1995 and the utilisation of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (RIPA) Act 2000 and Investigatory Powers Act 2016
• Applied knowledge of Criminal Procedure and Investigation Act 1996 ensuring strong standards of disclosure practice
• Experience of the creation or assurance of investigative strategies, applying technical competence to identify pertinent lines of enquiry including the day to day management of criminal investigations
• Command & Control, supporting operational activities to secure best evidence and an understanding of crime scene control, systematic search techniques and risk management
• Strong stakeholder engagement, supporting evidential submissions to the Crown Prosecution Service through the appropriate Manual of Guidance forms and applied quality standards (or equivalents in devolved jurisdictions / agencies with retained prosecuting authority)

The Accelerated Pathway is an intensive 4-week residential training course. Prior to the course, you will be given a workbook and guided learning. The course involves a day-one test and an assessed final exercise (FINEX). The Accelerated Pathway is a pass/fail programme. Where an individual does not successfully complete the pathway, HMRC will explore appropriate alternative options, which may include alternative duties or consideration under probation arrangements, depending on individual circumstances.

Further Location Information

Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £28,016, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £8,116 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.

• Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary.
• Family friendly policies.
• Personal support.
• Coaching and development.

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Things you need to know

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