Counter Fraud Officer

Job Title - Counter Fraud Officer

Business Area/Directorate - Student Awards Agency Scotland

Location - Saughton House

Working Arrangement - Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role. SAAS have a hybrid working arrangement with colleagues expected to attend the office (Saughton House, Edinburgh) a minimum of 6 days per month.SAAS have separate Public and Privilege holiday arrangements and are fully closed between Christmas and New Year.

Grade -A4

Advert type - Temporary Promotion or Level Transfer

Duration -6 months

Eligibility - Applications are invited from eligible colleagues in bands A for this role.

Sponsorship: Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result, we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK.

Job description

Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for uncovering the facts? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your investigative skills while helping protect public funds and ensuring support reaches those entitled to it?

Join our Counter Fraud Investigations Team and play a key role in conducting fraud investigations, gathering evidence, managing information requests and supporting court proceedings.

The Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government responsible for delivering financial support to eligible students across Scotland.

We are seeking a proactive and professional Counter Fraud Officer to join our Counter Fraud Investigations Team on a temporary basis. This role will support the delivery of SAAS's counter fraud function by conducting fraud investigations, gathering and assessing evidence, progressing cases through to conclusion and managing information requests relating to ongoing investigations.

The post holder will work with a range of internal and external stakeholders to obtain, analyse and evaluate information, ensuring investigations are conducted efficiently, proportionately and in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and professional standards.

Created to strengthen investigative capacity and support business continuity, this role will play an important part in protecting public funds, maintaining integrity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fraud investigations from referral through to conclusion.
• Gather, analyse and evaluate evidence from a range of internal and external sources.
• Manage investigative enquiries and requests for information to support ongoing investigations.
• Liaise with customers, educational institutions, government departments, employers, financial institutions and other organisations to obtain evidence and information.
• Undertake intelligence and information checks to support investigative activity and identify fraud risks.
• Maintain accurate, auditable and up-to-date case records in line with organisational standards and legal requirements.
• Produce investigation reports, evidential summaries and recommendations.
• Prepare witness statements for criminal and civil court proceedings.
• Attend court hearings and provide oral evidence when required.
• Collaborate with Counter Fraud colleagues and stakeholders to support the effective delivery of fraud investigations.
• Ensure all investigations are conducted in accordance with relevant legislation, policy, professional standards and organisational procedures.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of fraud investigation processes and practices.
• Support wider fraud prevention activities through the sharing of intelligence, trends and lessons learned.

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