Fraud & Investigations Manager

We are currently working in partnership with a public sector organisation in the West Midlands , who are recruiting for a Fraud and Investigations Manager within their Legal and Governance Directorate . This is a full-time (36.5 hours) position on an initial 3-month temporary basis, offering circa £400 per day, inside IR35 via an Umbrella company. The ideal candidate will have experience leading complex fraud investigations within the public or regulated sectors, a sound understanding of relevant legislation, and a track record of delivering effective anti-fraud strategies and frameworks. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Designing and embedding a robust framework to identify, prevent, and respond to fraud and misconduct across the organisation Leading and coordinating investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, or whistleblowing concerns, ensuring cases are managed to a high professional standard Developing proactive initiatives to reduce fraud risk, including the use of data analysis and risk-based reviews Reviewing and updating key policies, procedures, and guidance to reflect changes in legislation and best practice Producing clear and concise reports for senior leaders, audit committees, and external bodies on identified risks, investigations, and outcomes Delivering awareness sessions and training programmes to promote an anti-fraud culture and build organisational resilience Experience required: Proven experience managing or leading fraud investigations in a public sector or regulatory setting Strong working knowledge of the Fraud Act 2006, Bribery Act 2010, and whistleblowing frameworks Working hours: 36.5 hours per week Monday – Friday Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

Location: West Midlands, UK, GB

Posted Date: 11/16/2025