Criminal Investigator Officer, Manchester

HM Revenue & Customs • Full-time • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom • £29,475 - £36,461 / year • 2d ago

Kickstart a career in frontline criminal investigation and help protect the UK's public services.

About the Company

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is the UK’s tax authority, responsible for safeguarding public finances by tackling tax fraud and enforcing compliance. The Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) within HMRC leads investigations into serious financial crime including tax evasion, international smuggling, cyber fraud, and organised criminal activity. You'll be joining a high-impact, national team of professionals with backgrounds in law enforcement, finance, cybercrime, and justice.

About the Opportunity

As a Criminal Investigation Officer, you’ll play an active role in enforcing tax law—interviewing suspects, making arrests, searching premises, and preparing evidence for court. You'll receive extensive, structured training (including residential learning and potential enrolment on the Counter Fraud Investigator Apprenticeship), building specialist investigative skills. This is a permanent role offering varied work, operational experience, and clear career development opportunities within a respected public body.

Benefits include:

£29,475 – £36,461 salary + Flexibility Payment
Civil Service pension (28.97% employer contribution)
Generous leave allowance and flexible working arrangements

What We’re Looking For

Strong judgement and personal integrity
Resilience in high-pressure and confrontational situations
Ability to analyse complex evidence and spot patterns
Organised and accountable decision-maker
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Willingness to undertake shift work, on-call duties, and residential training
UK residency (minimum 5 years) for Security Check clearance
Commitment to building a long-term career in investigation and enforcement

Apply by 11:55pm, Monday 14th July 2025

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