Post Title: Fraud Team Manager
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract – until 31st March 2029
Rank/grade: F
Salary: Starting salary £51,940 per annum plus £6,920 London Weighting
Directorate/department: National Lead Force (NLF) - Fraud Operations
Vetting level required: MV/SC(Find out more:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels)
Location: Guildhall Yard East and Hybrid
This role is open to all staff who meet the essential criteria of the person spec, regardless of current grade.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Who are we?
As City of London Police, we protect the people, businesses and infrastructure of the City of London, one of the most important and dynamic environments in the UK and globally. London City is the smallest borough in London, so does that make our job any less challenging? Absolutely not – because there’s so much going on.
City of London Police play a vital role in keeping the City of London diverse community safe. As a staff member you will be helping to making the city safer and deliver a valued service for those that live, work and visit the City.
The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.
The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strive for inclusivity within our Force. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities and long-term conditions, those with Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, female candidates, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
About the team
The Fraud Operations Teams investigate many of the UK’s most complex, significant and high-profile cases of fraud, working in partnership with local, national and international forces, counter fraud agencies and public and private sector bodies. The focus is on disrupting organised crime gangs that are targeting people across the UK, returning the proceeds of crime to victims and raising public awareness of major crime threats.
The successful candidate will lead a team of Police Staff Investigators with a City and National Lead Force role within Fraud Operations as well as the NLF Victim Care Unit.
About the role
The Fraud Team Manager will supervise complex fraud investigations and operational activity and will take a tactical lead on cases, providing support, oversight and direction to staff in order to tackle fraud across the country. They will provide strategic oversight to the operations and continuous service improvement of the Victim Care Unit.
They will have responsibility for both teams including welfare and development. They will actively work to develop skills, improve processes and deliver a high-quality service to victims and the community.
The successful candidate will work within the established Fraud Operations department alongside experienced police staff and police investigators and managers. They will receive training and support to become a specialist fraud investigator and manager.
Candidates will have the drive to help shape a new team and the passion to have the greatest impact on organised fraud. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to develop their career as specialist in the challenging and varied arena of economic crime.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Oversee the Fraud Impact Team and Victim Care Unit, providing direction, supervision, and support across complex fraud cases.
- Act as the lead on major fraud investigations, guiding investigative strategy and ensuring effective outcomes
- Ensure continuous improvement and high standards within the Victim Care Unit and wider fraud operations
- Work with internal teams and external agencies to tackle organised crime and deliver coordinated outcomes.
- Manage welfare, build capability, and develop team members to improve performance and resilience.
Requirements
Your application will be scored against the criteria listed below for shortlisting. Please give examples and evidence your ability, knowledge and experience against the points below in your application.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to motivate teams, improve performance, and confidently challenge poor standards.
- Proven ability to manage complex investigation workloads.
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail with the ability to assess large volumes of information, identify key evidence, and maintain high-quality outputs.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills and able to clearly direct teams, influence senior stakeholders, and build effective working relationships.
- Problem-solving capability and strategic thinking with proven experience in breaking down complex issues, identifying solutions and driving continuous improvement.
This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK. Also, due to this role requiring MV/SC level vetting, you need to have continuously resided in the UK for the last 5 years. This residency needs to be in the immediate 5 years prior to this application. If you do not meet this requirement, you are not eligible to apply for the role, due to nature of the vetting checks needed.
If you would like to discuss the role please contact: T/DCI Anthony Brownlee - Anthony.Brownlee@cityoflondon.police.uk
Selection Process
As part of the initial application process, you will be asked to evidence how your experience, skills, and knowledge demonstrate your ability to meet the person specification of the role.
The application and interview will be tested under Level 2 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.
The closing date for applications is 23:59pm on Thursday 2nd July 2026.
Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to attend a competency-based interview, to be held Week commencing 27th July 2026.
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Benefits:
A diverse workforce improves the service we provide to our public by making us more approachable and relevant within our communities. This is why it’s vitally important that we recruit people from a wide range of communities and backgrounds with an understanding of cultural issues and a wide range of skills. We therefore particularly encourage female and people from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities to join us.
The way we work is changing. With a few exceptions most roles will be able to accommodate part time, job share and flexible working patterns. We can also offer hybrid working patterns of home and office based shift patterns. Feel free to speak to us about any flexible working requirements.
The Force has a number of Staff Support Networks that can offer you support and advice. Applicants are very welcome to contact the networks directly if they need any support or ask any question before they apply. For further information on the networks and their contact details please visit:
- LGPS Pension Scheme -Local Government Pension Scheme explained - Which?
- Access to Blue Light Card scheme -Welcome to Blue Light Card
- Discounts within the Square Mile specifically for City of London Police employees
- Free access to our Force Gym (with dedicated time for female colleagues throughout the week), Personal Training Instructors with a range of specialisms, and a large variety of fitness and wellbeing programmes
- 29 days’ annual leave (delete as appropriate, per grade) + bank holidays, increasing up to 34 days with continuous service.
- Season Ticket Loans
- Cycle to Work Scheme
