LAW Absolute is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority based in North-East England for an Investigations Officer on a temporary basis. The contract will be for 6 months in the first instance.

You will be responsible for leading criminal/civil investigations into fraudulent and malicious trade practices. Duties will include carrying out investigations, gathering evidence, compiling case reports, making recommendations and giving advice based on Trading Standards legislation, giving evidence in criminal and civil courts as necessary, and acting as an officer of the courts in the execution of warrants.

Previous experience of criminal and civil investigative practice is essential; knowledge of Trading Standards law and a background in financial investigations is desirable.

To apply you will be:

• Able to demonstrate previous experience within criminal or civil investigations
• Able to attend the office in Middlesbrough on a hybrid-working basis

The salary for this role starts at £18.26 per hour PAYE plus holiday pay.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.