Financial Investigator - Regional Economic Crime Unit

Eastern Region Special Operations Unit; Newmarket, Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional crime unit in the UK is seeking a Financial Investigator to tackle serious and organised crime. Responsibilities include conducting asset recovery investigations and supporting crime investigations at both force and regional levels. Candidates should ideally have NCA Financial Investigator accreditation and strong knowledge of POCA 2002. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a supportive team. The position supports agile working, allowing some tasks to be completed remotely.

Benefits

Local authority pension scheme

Blue light card discounts

Access to Employee Assist Programme

Diverse support groups

Qualifications

• Ideally, full or partial NCA Financial Investigator accreditation.
• Strong knowledge of the Proceeds Of Crime Act 2002.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial investigative support to serious and organised crime investigations.
• Conduct asset recovery investigations and present evidence in court.
• Work with a high caseload of investigations.

Skills

Strong knowledge of POCA 2002

Report writing and IT skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

NCA Financial Investigator accreditation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Join the Eastern Region Special Operation Unit’s (ERSOU) Regional Economic Crime Unit (RECU) and play a vital role in tackling serious and organised crime across the Eastern Region. Our team of accredited Financial Investigators work at the forefront of asset recovery, ensuring crime does not pay. We have one current vacancy within the Proceeds of Crime Unit (POCU) based at Newmarket, Suffolk. Any successful candidates who are board-passed will be considered for projected future vacancies which could be based at either Newmarket, Suffolk or Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

As a Financial Investigator in the RECU, you will:

• Provide specialist financial investigative support to serious and organised crime investigations at force or regional level.
• Conduct asset recovery investigations to disrupt criminality and be at the forefront of using all available powers to recover assets under the Proceeds Of Crime Act 2002 and related legislation.
• Work with a high caseload of both criminal and civil investigations.
• Present evidence in court and engage with legal representatives to ensure effective management of investigations and hearings.

This is a demanding role where you’ll work with minimal supervision, manage a high workload, and make quick, well-judged decisions. In return, you’ll gain the satisfaction of tackling acquisitive crime, returning compensation to victims, and making a real difference—within a supportive and inclusive team.

What We’re Looking For

• Ideally, full or partial NCA Financial Investigator accreditation (including Confiscator Parts 2, 5 & 8).
• Strong knowledge of POCA 2002 and all related legislation.
• Comprehensive report writing and IT skills (especially Excel).
• Inquisitive, decisive, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and tactful communication.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rota for out-of-hours financial enquiries (currently one shift every 10 weeks).

You’ll be primarily based at either our Stevenage or Newmarket hub, with potential to work from other ERSOU hubs. We support agile working—some tasks can be completed remotely from home or other designated sites.

Your designated place of work can be considered as part of the recruitment process and can be discussed in advance with the contact point named in this advert.

Additional Information

• Successful applicants may be placed on a reserve list for 12 months.
• In addition to a competitive salary there are many other benefits to being a police staff member including:
• Opportunity to join a great local authority pension scheme.
• Member of the Blue light card scheme where you can get discounts of travel, clothing, food and much more.
• Access to an Employee Assist Programme that provide access to a health & wellbeing provision 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
• Access to numerous Employee support groups that celebrate and support our diverse workforce.

ERSOU – Who we are and what we do

Created in 2010, ERSOU is funded by the seven police forces that make up the eastern region, with Bedfordshire Police being the lead force. ERSOU is the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit, that oversees and delivers a regional level response to Serious and Organised Crime, and Counter Terrorism Policing for the Forces in the Eastern Region.

ERSOU is made up of both Officers and Police Staff from across the entire region and works closely with the 7 Forces and National Partners. The departments are unique, in that they offer opportunities to work and develop individuals professionally in specialist areas, often delivering capabilities that are provided by local forces.

Working for ERSOU presents a fantastic opportunity for you to learn and develop within a unique law enforcement community whose staff and officers are dedicated to protecting the public from the threat of terrorism and serious and organised crime.

For more information visit www.ersou.police.uk

You will be expected to provide written evidence (max. 500 words each) on the following from the role profile:

• Minimum entry Requirement
• CVF - We are emotionally aware
• CVF - We take ownership
• CVF - We analyse critically

Vetting

Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Management Vetting (5 years residency criteria) and Security Clearance (5 years residency criteria) or Development Vetting, if applicable, before taking up the post. Please be aware the Police Corporate Vetting Unit will undertake security vetting on successful candidates, their family and others that live at their home address, which will include financial checks. Due to the sensitive nature of these checks, we are not able to supply feedback should clearance be declined.

This post is designated a ‘reserved post’ under the Civil Service Nationality Rules and is open only to UK Nationals. Anyone holding dual nationality can make an application but may be required to relinquish non-British nationality if successful (and any entitlement you may have to a foreign nationality) as a condition of your confirmation of appointment with CTP. When applying please click Yes to the British Nationality Question in order to progress to the next step of the application process. One of your parents should also be British or have substantial ties to the UK. In the latter instance; substantial ties mean that your parent is a citizen of a British Overseas Territory, a Commonwealth citizen, US citizen, EEA citizen, British national or citizen overseas, and they would need to have demonstrable connections with the UK by way of family history or have been resident here for a substantial period of time.

If you’re already married to, or cohabiting with, a person who isn’t a British citizen, you may still be eligible for employment at the discretion of the department. You should note however, that marriage to, or cohabitation with, a person who isn’t a British citizen after appointment may, in some circumstances, result in the withdrawal of security clearance and subsequent transfer to another department, or (if this is not possible or the officer does not wish to transfer) dismissal. Each case will be considered on its merits, considering the ties between the person involved and the United Kingdom.

For Further information

Email us at [e-mail], emails will be forwarded on to the relevant recruiting manager. Or visit our website at (ERSOU) and we will endeavour to reply within 3 working days.

Additional Information

As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.

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