Temporary Accredited Financial Investigator

Based at the Mansfield Trading Standards office you will join our team of financial investigators to conduct financial investigations into offenders with a view to the restraint and confiscation of assets under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. You will play a key role in the Service’s action against rogue traders through the recovery of their assets to ensure that crime does not pay.

You must be accredited as a financial investigator for the purposes of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and have at least 3 years’ experience of working in an investigative role with a broad knowledge of search and seizure powers under the Police & Criminal Evidence Act 1984. You will also have experience of conducting money laundering investigations.

Essential are a proven ability to apply the highest standards of confidentiality, a good knowledge of data protection legislation and disclosure issues and good written and numeric skills and attention to detail.

We are a dynamic forward thinking Trading Standards Service and we are looking for a highly self-motivated person who is a good team player and good communicator at all levels.

You must hold a valid UK Driving Licence to drive a motor car and the post comes with a car user allowance. (A taxi service is available for a disabled employee).

For an informal chat or for more details contact Nicola Schofield (Team Manager Trading Standards) on 0115 8040301 or nicola.schofield@nottscc.gov.uk