Anti-Corruption Intelligence Officers & Investigation Officers

HM Revenue and Customs

Reference number: 431430

Salary: £31,096 - £37,919. National £31,096 - £33,270 London £35,423 - £37,919. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.

Job grade: Executive Officer

Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Location: Croydon, Manchester, Nottingham

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Are you ready to take the next step in your investigation or intelligence career—within an organisation that places integrity and public trust at its core?

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join HMRC's Internal Investigations team. You’ll bring your existing experience in investigations, intelligence analysis, or anti-corruption work to a team that plays a vital role in protecting HMRC's reputation and values.

Our work involves investigating serious allegations involving staff, identifying risks such as internal fraud and corruption, and handling sensitive intelligence and whistle-blowing concerns. You’ll collaborate with experts across Government and UK Law Enforcement, contributing to cases that uphold the highest standards of professionalism and accountability.

We’re looking for individuals with a strong ethical compass, analytical thinking, and a commitment to continuous learning. In return, you’ll gain exposure to complex and meaningful work, with opportunities to grow and develop within a trusted and modern tax authority.

If you're ready to make a difference and build a career rooted in integrity, we’d love to hear from you.

Job description

Intelligence Officer

As an Intelligence Officer, you’ll play a key role in identifying and managing risks related to internal fraud, bribery, and corruption. You’ll develop high-quality intelligence packages using a range of techniques and data sources.

The Intelligence Officer position within HMRC represents a vital role in safeguarding the nation's financial interests through sophisticated data analysis and intelligence gathering. This position requires an individual who can work with complex information systems to identify patterns, assess risks, and provide actionable intelligence that supports HMRC's operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, assess, and analyse intelligence from internal and external sources, using a combination of desk-based activity alongside proactive intelligence gathering techniques including foot and static surveillance
• Identify intelligence gaps and develop actionable insights to support investigations
• Collaborate with operational teams and stakeholders to deliver intelligence products
• Support criminal investigations, including preparing material for legal proceedings and potentially appearing in court
• Operate within legal frameworks such as RIPA, CPIA, PACE, and POCA
• Handle sensitive information, whistle-blowing concerns, and serious complaints with discretion and professionalism
• Represent HMRC in engagements with law enforcement and government partners.
• Participate in the On Call roster, 1 week in 4 (which may involve evening and weekend work at short notice. A Flexibility Payment (FP) Level 2 is provided to support this requirement.)

Anti-Corruption Investigator

An Internal Investigations (Anti-Corruption) Investigation Officer (IO) works within a case team to gather intelligence and evidence on individuals, corporates, and Organised Crime Groups (OCGs), supporting criminal investigations involving HMRC employees and external threats to the tax and benefits systems. The role focuses on insider threats and attacks on HMRC, requiring Investigation Officers to undertake a wide range of duties.

The Internal Investigations Investigation Officer conducts comprehensive investigations into allegations of misconduct, corruption, and breaches of professional standards within HMRC. This critical role ensures organisational integrity whilst maintaining public confidence in our services.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate within legal frameworks such as RIPA, CPIA, PACE, and POCA
• Gather Evidence, obtain witness statements to support investigations
• Act as a Disclosure Officer/Deputy Disclosure Officer
• Conduct Surveillance (training will be provided)
• Carry out Interventions including Searches, Arrests, Interviews and Seizure of goods
• Maintain Case records using FCMS (Fraud Case Management System)
• Prepare and attend court for Production Orders and Search Warrants
• Compile Case reports and evidential bundles for the CPS
• Keep abreast of legal and professional developments
• Handle sensitive information
• Participate in the On Call roster, 1 week in 4 (which may involve evening and weekend work at short notice. A Flexibility Payment (FP) Level 2 is provided to support this requirement.)
• Maintain high professional standards and integrity.

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Significant travel and overnight stays will be required for these roles.

These posts attract Level 2 Flexibility Payment (FP) which will require you to undertake periods of On Call, work flexibly at short notice to meet business needs, and work additional hours outside your normal working hours, including weekends and bank holidays. Details of the Flexibility Payment can be found in the attachment at the bottom.

Successful applicants will join either an Intelligence Team or Anti-Corruption Investigation Team. You will be asked to indicate a preference on your application form however we can not guarantee you will be offered your preference. We will place candidates in Intelligence or Investigation roles according to skills and experience

Person specification

To succeed in these roles, you will be:

• Experienced in investigations, intelligence, or related fields, with a strong understanding of risk and integrity in organisational settings.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic, fast-paced team.
• Flexible in organising and adapting your workload to meet shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Capable of assessing complex information, identifying patterns, and making sound, evidence-based decisions.
• Clear and confident in both written and verbal communication, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Criteria

• Execution of search warrants and/or production orders.
• Use of relevant powers under PACE 1984 (England and Wales).
• Understanding Property Interference under the Police Act 1995.
• Application of RIPA 2000 and/or IPA 2016.
• Applied knowledge of CPIA 1996.
• Experience in developing or assuring investigative strategies, using technical expertise to identify key lines of enquiry.
• Command and control of operations, including compiling risk assessments and taking part in interventions.
• Understanding of Manual of Guidance suite of forms.
• Full Driving License.

A full UK Driving Licence

We recognise that some people cannot drive due to a disability or underlying health condition and may not be able to meet this requirement. Where this applies, you can apply but will need to declare that you require a reasonable adjustment at the point you receive a provisional offer. The vacancy holder will then discuss your specific requirements to consider if this can be reasonably accommodated in this role.

Additional Security Information

Security Check (SC) Clearance is mandatory for this role. Successful candidate will need to hold or be willing to obtain Security Check (SC) Clearance.

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

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Benefits

Alongside your salary of £31,096, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £9,008 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.

We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.

• Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues’ Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary.
• Family friendly policies.
• Personal support.
• Coaching and development.

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Closing date: 24 October 2025.

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