Fraud Officer – Southern(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Automotive Jobs, Health and Care
Uk
February 23, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

About the Department

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) plays a vital role in supporting millions of people across the UK. Within DWP, the Counter Fraud, Compliance and Debt Directorate works to protect public funds by preventing, detecting and correcting benefit fraud, error and debt.

If you are motivated by fairness, accountability and public service, this role gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

The Role: Fraud Officer

As a Fraud Officer, you will investigate potential fraud within the benefits system. Your work ensures that financial support reaches those who genuinely need it while safeguarding taxpayer money.

This is a frontline operational role combining investigation, evidence review, decision-making and professional communication.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Conducting structured interviews (telephone and face-to-face)
  • Reviewing financial and documentary evidence with attention to detail
  • Identifying inconsistencies and potential irregularities
  • Calculating and correcting benefit awards and overpayments
  • Maintaining accurate case records and handling sensitive information securely
  • Working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners
  • Managing a varied and sometimes complex caseload
  • Promoting fraud awareness across business areas
  • You’ll be expected to follow DWP policy and maintain high professional standards throughout.

Professional Standards & Accreditation

All successful candidates must achieve and maintain Practitioner-level membership of the Government Counter Fraud Profession (GCFP).

This includes:

  • Completing annual self-assessment
  • Following a structured learning pathway
  • Maintaining professional standards in counter-fraud practice
  • Failure to maintain required membership may result in redeployment.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking individuals who can demonstrate:

  • Clear, confident communication skills
  • Strong organisational and analytical ability
  • Sound decision-making in complex situations
  • High attention to detail
  • Professionalism when dealing with vulnerable or challenging individuals
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
  • Travel between sites may occasionally be required.

Salary & Benefits

Alongside a starting salary of £32,137, you will receive:

  • Civil Service Pension
  • Employer contribution of 28.97%

Annual Leave

  • 23 days on entry
  • Rising to 30 days with service
  • Plus 9 public and privilege days
  • Flexible Working
  • Options include:
  • Flexi-time
  • Compressed hours
  • Term-time working

Job sharing

Hybrid working (minimum 60% office attendance once training is complete)

Health & Wellbeing

  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to HASSRA benefits and activities
  • Financial wellbeing support
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Family-Friendly Policies
  • Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave (after 1 year)

Learning & Development

You may be required to undertake a work-based qualification (e.g., apprenticeship) during employment. All learning is supported in work time.

Eligibility & Nationality Requirements

This role is broadly open to:

  • UK nationals
  • Irish nationals
  • Commonwealth citizens with right to work
  • EU/EEA nationals with settled or pre-settled status
  • Individuals with eligible immigration status

Visa Sponsorship

These vacancies are not eligible for new Skilled Worker visa sponsorship (unless you were sponsored in this route before 4 April 2024 and meet specific conditions).

  • Applicants are advised to seek independent immigration advice before applying.
  • Security & Pre-Employment Checks

Successful candidates will undergo:

You will be assessed on:

  • Delivering at Pace (Lead Behaviour)
  • Making Effective Decisions (Second Lead Behaviour)

Working Together

Stage 1 – Short Application

  • Personal details and eligibility.

Stage 2 – Caseworker Skills Test

  • Online assessment via Civil Service Jobs portal.

Stage 3 – Behavioural Statements

Stage 4 – Face-to-Face Interview

  • Blended behavioural and strengths-based interview (30–40 minutes).

Stage 5 – Offer

  • Offers made in strict merit order based on scores and location preference.

Working Hours

  • Full-time: 37 hours per week

Operational hours:

  • Monday–Friday: 07:45 – 20:00
  • Saturday: 08:45 – 17:00
  • Your schedule will be agreed in advance.

Diversity & Inclusion

Important Information

  • Applications must reflect your own experience (AI-generated or plagiarised content may lead to withdrawal).
  • New entrants normally join at the minimum of the pay band.
  • Relocation costs are not reimbursed.
  • This role must be worked in the UK.

Why Join DWP?

Working for the UK Civil Service means contributing to national public service while benefiting from:

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