Offender Management Investigator in Manchester

Overview

Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. HMRC\'s Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) is responsible for the department\'s civil and criminal investigations and protects funding for UK public services by tackling serious tax evasion and fraud. The Economic Crime (EC) deputy directorate brings together our Supervision, Proceeds of Crime Operations and Illicit Finance teams, forming an integral part of the HMRC Serious Fraud Strategy. Our operational teams tackle the financial aspects of cases to deter, disrupt, and remove assets from tax fraudsters, level‑setting for the honest majority. Within EC Ops, the FIS Offender Management and Enforcement Team (OMET) provides a co‑ordinated approach to lifetime management of our most serious offenders and is involved in all aspects of post‑conviction work including offender monitoring, fugitive tracing, confiscation enforcement and Serious Crime Prevention Orders (SCPOs). This role involves working with HMRC and external law enforcement agencies and across OMET, including offender monitoring on the prison estate, fugitive tracing, confiscation enforcement and SCPOs. You will keep up to date with changes in law and professional developments and build relationships with key stakeholders (NCA, ROCU, DWP and HMPPS) to support MARSOC and related investigations. You will embody HMRC values and capability in your work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and deploy operationally to maximise cash and listed assets interdiction opportunities.
• Deploy operationally on wider activities to enhance Financial Investigations in other areas of Fraud Investigation Service.

Requirements and eligibility

This post requires a minimum of National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC). You must hold SC vetting or be willing to apply for SC vetting. You will be assessed against behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions; Communicating and Influencing. You will be required to submit a 500‑word Personal Statement describing how your skills and experience are suitable for the advertised role, with reference to essential criteria. Desirable criteria should be evidence where applicable (up to 250 words). If plagiarism or inaccurate representations are identified, applications may be withdrawn. For more information, see candidate guidance.

Interview and sifting

Sift: CV and Personal Statement are assessed; successful candidates are invited to interview. Interview: your experience, behaviours and strengths will be assessed. Interviews will be held face to face at Manchester Regional Centre; sift and interview dates are to be confirmed.

Eligibility and processes

Please ensure eligibility information is correct on your application. If you make a mistake, contact the recruitment team. Details on eligibility checks and the recruitment process are provided in the advert. All candidates must undergo pre‑employment checks including National Security Vetting (SC) and other standard checks.

Security, nationality and Civil Service

Security checks: All candidates must undergo appropriate pre‑employment checks. Nationality requirements include UK nationals, NI and EUSS eligible statuses, among others. The Civil Service Code governs standards of behaviour and merit-based recruitment. The Civil Service embraces diversity and equal opportunities. See further information in the advert for Disability Confident Scheme and Redeployment Interview Scheme.

Benefits and working arrangements

• Alongside salary of £37,682, HMRC contributes £10,916 towards a Civil Service Pension.
• Flexible and Hybrid working policies; generous leave starting at 25 days (up to 30 with service).
• Additional benefits: pension contributions, family policies, personal support, coaching and development.
• Flexibility Payment (FP): Level 2 FP with on‑call duties (one in four weeks) and possible additional hours; FP may change on business needs and is subject to terms.