Counter Fraud Assessor

Job Role: Counter Fraud Assessor

Location:Hybrid Attendance at the Fort Dunlop office once a week B24 9FD

Salary: 48000 - 50000 per annum

Contract Type: Full Time Permanent

What We CanOffer You: 25 Days Annual Leave (Pro-Rata for Part-time and Fixed-Term Roles) Additional Holiday Purchase Hybrid Working Performance-Related Bonus Life Assurance Vitality Private Healthcare Subsidised Gym Memberships Cycle to Work scheme Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources

Why do we want you

Wilmington Shared Services are looking for someone who brings not only strong counter fraud expertise but also real passion for developing future professionals entering the sector.

In this role you will assess End Point Assessments (EPA) for apprentices completing the Counter Fraud Apprenticeship Standard supporting learners who are training to become Fraud Assessors and Counter Fraud Investigators professionals who work across law enforcement bodies such as HMRC DEFRA the Department of Health the Insolvency Service DWP the SFO and Local Government leading small investigations or supporting larger cases.

This is your opportunity to make a significant impact meeting directly with apprentices to assess their understanding checking they are consistently demonstrating the required knowledge and helping them close any gaps.

Your insights will shape their professional development and strengthen the future of financial crime prevention.

If you have experience in counter fraud roles whether within public sector or law enforcement environments or in financial or banking services and ideally hold a CAVA qualification (or an equivalent assessment credential) this role offers a valuable opportunity to apply your expertise while influencing standards across the sector.

Please note: To complete your application you will be redirected to Wilmington Plcs career site.

At Wilmington Plc we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply!

You will be responsible for:

Apprenticeship Assessment

• Attend and participate in standardisation and training activities ensuring that standardised assessment principles set out by ICA are applied consistently.
• Ensure there are no conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest which could adversely influence your judgement or prevent you from providing an objective independent view.
• Complete the planned assessment activities marking in line with grading criteria for the apprenticeship standard and confirming that each assessment element has been completed.
• Review evidence submitted by apprentices and assess it using the associated assessment plans.
• Meet apprentices as part of the EPA process to evaluate how well they demonstrate their learning practical understanding and application of counter fraud principles.
• Complete all reporting templates for assessments accurately and within agreed timeframes.
• Implement any approved reasonable adjustments to ensure that all apprentices have an equal opportunity to succeed.
• Determine the overall grade for the apprentice based on their performance across all assessment activities in line with ICAs assessment guidelines.
• Communicate and report decisions about apprenticeship assessment within agreed timeframes.
• Follow agreed procedures for recording storing and maintaining confidentiality of information in a timely manner.
• Report all risks and issues encountered during the apprenticeship assessment including any suspected malpractice or maladministration.

Whats the Best Thing About This Role

Whats the Most Challenging Thing About This Role

We always support colleagues to develop their skills but to be successful in this job you really do need to already be able to tick most of these boxes...

To be successful in this role you must have / be:

• Sufficient and up-to-date technical knowledge of counter fraud investigation including relevant legislation investigation methodologies and the regulatory landscape.
• Current and relevant occupational experience in counter fraud investigation intelligence or enforcement ideally within banking finance or a regulated financial services environment to reflect the apprenticeship pathways you will be assessing.
• Occupational competence in the Counter Fraud Standards being assessed.
• Working knowledge of anti-money laundering financial crime and compliance frameworks sufficient to assess and provide meaningful feedback on ICA professional qualification assignments.

To be successful in this role it would be great if you have:

• Experience of marking assessment materials in a relevant subject area.
• Experience in the delivery of teaching or training in a relevant subject area.
• A recognised assessment qualification such as CAVA or willingness to work toward one.
• Holds or is working towards a professional qualification in counter fraud financial crime or a related discipline (e.g. ICA Advanced Certificate/Diploma).

We know its not a skill but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the roles location by the start of their employment.

About us

Were Wilmington plc a group of businesses united by governance risk and compliance. Acting as a trusted partner we help our customers to do the right business in the right way as they navigate the Regulatory Compliance landscape. If youre looking for innovation opportunity and community youll find them all and more here.

Join us and do Work That Means Something

At Wilmington plc we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data insights and education to navigate the Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape.

When you join us youll not only make a real difference for our customers youll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning career and development opportunities.

Whether youre just starting out returning to work after a break or looking to take your next step youll be doing work with meaning.

Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!

The Legal Bit!

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required for this position.

*Please note that this role may remain advertised until an offer of employment has been made.

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