Private Investigator jobs in Newton Aycliffe

This is an exciting role, which will provide the right person with the opportunity to help grow and develop as part of the Councils Corporate Fraud Team.

Based in the Councils Internal Audit, Risk and Fraud Service you will use your experience of Counter Fraud to assist in the continuation of a first-class service. You will be responsible for assisting the prevention, detection and investigation of fraud and corruption, to minimise financial losses to the Council and assist in our innovation and collaborative working.

Your work will assist in ensuring that Corporate Fraud Team performance is maintained, that Corporate Fraud plans are delivered and provide excellent working relationships to customers both internal and external.

This role is part time, permanent working 14.5 hours per week.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?
You will assist with the prevention, detection and investigation of corporate fraud and corruption. You will work collaboratively and champion our services that are built around the needs of clients.

You will develop and maintain excellent working relationships to support our joint investigations and the successful management of our external contracts.

You will assist with the preparation and maintenance of case files to support prosecutions and other actions resulting from investigations.

You will assist with interviews, telephone calls and visits regarding potentially fraudulent and irregular activity in accordance with the councils fraud strategies and appropriate legislation.

Once fully trained and you feel confident, you will lead interviews for your own fraud investigations, with the support from a Corporate Fraud Investigator.

This is an excellent opportunity for those looking for a new challenge and wishing to enhance their experience, with the possibility of working towards a professional fraud qualification.

We encourage you to contact Paul Gibbon via email paul.gibbon@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will need an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, ideally supported by a relevant professional qualification, or working towards this.

You must be competent at managing and prioritising your own workload, with the ability to work under pressure and deal with difficult situations and conflict management. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and highly organised, youll have excellent communication skills and a strong drive for innovation. An understanding of local government fraud risks would be helpful.

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.

If successful, you will be required to apply for a Basic Disclosure check.

INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on 12th November 2026.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

OUR OFFER TO YOU
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

HOW TO APPLY
Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the Person Specification section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.

Please visit our website to understand our position on using AI to support your application and for guidance on completing your application.

If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email Recruitmentresources@durham.gov.uk

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