Job Description

Salary

14,566.11 per annum in Year 1, with the potential to increase to 16,559.75. Year 2 salaries dependant on age

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Region

Oxford

Package

29 days holiday, local government pension scheme, subsidised leisure membership, flex scheme (where appropriate), employer benefits scheme.

Job category/type

Fixed term

Date posted

06/08/2025

Job reference

002697

The Role

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To support the team in investigating incidents of suspected fraud, loss, crime and irregularity in respect of Oxford City Council as well as partner organisations Utilise a multitude of systems & resources to analyse and produce data to build intelligence in support of both civil and criminal investigations Provide administrative support to the team as required Full commitment to undertake the A

Level 3 Compliance and Risk

Officer Apprenticeship and with full training and support to be able to: Utilise departmental software to produce and analyse data to build coherent intelligence packages. Learn how fraud and loss affects Oxford City Council and distinguish between types of fraud. Assist Intilligence Officers and Investigators to contribute to the achievement of corporate targets. Handle sensitive data accordingly, understanding and adhering to legal requirements around data confidentiality. Understand the life-cycle of a fraud investigation and learning how to achieve a smooth customer experience alongside the best possible outcome. To provide high quality administrative support and customer service (to both internal and external customers) as required The duties and responsibilities set out in this role profile are indicative of the role. They are however, subject to change and you will be required from time to time to undertake other duties commensurate with your grade.

As part of this apprenticeship, you will study towards a Level 3 Compliance and Risk Officer Apprenticeship with specialist training delivered by BPP. The Course will last approximately 17 month. The programme is designed to give you a strong foundation in compliance, risk management, and regulatory frameworks, with learning that can be immediately applied in the workplace.



Training is delivered through a combination of work-based learning, online modules, and regular support from expert tutors. Depending on your experience, you may also complete an International Compliance Association (ICA) Certificate or Advanced Certificate as part of the programme. You will spend at least 6 hours per week on off-the-job training, helping you build deep and practical knowledge while developing in your role.



Throughout the programme, you'll develop a clear understanding of regulatory compliance, risk identification and management, and financial crime prevention. You'll gain confidence in using data and reports to support decision-making, and learn how to work with internal stakeholders to solve challenges and improve processes.



You'll also stay up to date with changing legislation and industry best practice, equipping you to add real value to your team from day one. With expert guidance, you'll grow into a trusted professional who can contribute to an organisation's integrity, strategy, and performance.



More information is available on the role profile document. Please read this document to ensure that you meet our requirements. More information about working for the Council, our values and vision, is available on our web site.



For an informal discussion about the post please contact Scott Warner on 01865 252158 or email swarner@oxford.gov.uk