Accredited Financial InvestigatorCouncil

Post No. POSN004865 - Accredited Financial Investigator

Newport City Council, supported by National Trading Standards, has established a new Intellectual Property Investigations Team. This specialist team will lead civil, criminal and financial investigations into intellectual property crime across England and Wales.

This is a unique opportunity, to be a part of a national enforcement team and make a real impact in protecting consumers and businesses.
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking council committed to innovation and excellence.

We are seeking an experienced Accredited Financial Investigator. You must be accredited under Parts 2 and 8 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (or working towards) and must maintain accredited status by completing the mandatory professional development programme. Accreditation under Part 5 is highly desirable.

You will conduct complex criminal investigations in accordance with the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 into identified intellectual property breaches and deliver high-quality enforcement outcomes while working collaboratively with stakeholders across public and private sectors.

Travel across England and Wales and work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours duties is required.

This post is a fixed term contract until 31/03/2029.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been appointed.

For further information, please contact [email protected] 

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

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