Would you like to help HM Land Registry (HMLR) deliver its ambitious new Counter Fraud Strategy – which will play a fundamental role in protecting the Land Register, a key part of the national economic infrastructure?

As a Counter Fraud Officer, you will help protect HMLR and the register of title against fraud, analysing and evaluating data from various designated sources to produce appropriate outcomes to defend against fraud or illegality.  You will deliver and assist in the development of counter-fraud policy and strategy within HMLR and promote the counter fraud strategy.

This is an exciting permanent opportunity available in Gloucester, with a minimum requirement of 26 hours per week. We'll fully support your development and help you work towards a relevant counter-fraud qualification and develop yourself against Government Counter Fraud Standards.

Job Description: 

HMLR ensures people’s land and property rights are guaranteed and protected in one of the most active property markets in the world. As part of our highly regarded Counter Fraud Group (CFG) you could be contributing to this important and exciting work every day, operating against the ever-evolving, ever-changing fraud threat HMLR faces.

The Counter Fraud Group plays a critical part in protecting the integrity of the register and undertakes an important role in the HMLR counter fraud strategy. The role involves cross departmental working, assessment of fraud risk and identification of risk controls, analysis of data and a need to understand fraud related issues.

The successful candidate will be able to analyse and evaluate data from various designated sources and produce appropriate outcomes to defend against fraud or illegality. You will deliver and assist in the development of counter-fraud policy and strategy within HMLR and to further the counter fraud strategy. 

Main Duties 

• To analyse, evaluate record and disseminate data using systems and processes as required including producing reports and intelligence products in compliance with internal and legislative data handling restrictions
• To accurately maintain the CFG databases underpinning ongoing investigations by creating, amending and deleting records of activities and decisions
• To help create systems, processes and strategies for fraud prevention and investigation
• To work with internal stakeholders to ensure a good working relationship and proportional response to fraud prevention
• To liaise with other counter-fraud organisations, including the preparation of intelligence and evidential products in compliance with appropriate legislation
• Assist senior officers when required
• Administrative and other duties as required 

For the first six months of your training period, it is essential that you are office based 100% of the time. After the training period HMLR believe that a blended approach to where you work that enables some time working from home, as well as in the office may give you an improved experience and has clear business benefits.  We expect everyone to spend at least 60% of their working time in the office. 

It is anticipated further opportunities will be available throughout 2024 and successful applicants who require a deferred start date will be placed on a reserve list and offered these opportunities when they arise at suitable dates within the next 12 months

Please note that there may be travel and overnight stays mainly to other HMLR offices.  

Person specification 

In order to be successful for this role, you must meet the below criteria: 

• 2 GCSE’s Mathematics and English Language or equivalent qualification OR significant and recent experience within Counter Fraud 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines and high standards, demonstrating excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• A proven ability to work well in a team
• Experience of collaborative working
• Intermediate level knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills – with good attention to detail
• Experience of cross-group working
• Ability to write reports or demonstrate the potential to achieve this skill

Selection Process 

You will be asked to complete a short application form in the first instance and sit two tests:

• The Civil Service Verbal Test (CSVT)
• The Civil Service Numerical Test (CSNT), and should you be successful you will be asked to complete the full application form. 

Please cut and paste an anonymous CV into the online application form when prompted and include your qualifications and career history.

The Personal Statement section (in no more than 750 words) should be used to outline your skills and experience for the role and detail how you meet the essential experience criteria listed below:

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills – with good attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines and high standards, demonstrating excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• A proven ability to work well in a team

In the event of us having a large quantity of applications we may sift on the leading criteria; "Excellent numerical and analytical skills – with good attention to detail."