POCA Regulator & Trainer Economic Crime

About the job

Job summary

Discover what it's like to work in a compliance role that makes an impact. Could you help us shape a stronger, fairer future? Your next career move starts here.

HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) is responsible for the department's civil and criminal investigations. FIS ensures that HMRC has an effective approach to tackling the most serious tax evasion and fraud. FIS is home to a wide range of people with a variety of skills and professional backgrounds - including accountants, cybercrime specialists, criminal justice professionals, tax professionals and operational delivery support teams to name but a few. We use a range of powers and approaches to protect funding for UK public services, investigating the most harmful tax cheats and ensuring nobody is beyond our reach.

The Economic Crime (EC) deputy directorate forms an integral part of the HMRC Serious Fraud Strategy. Working closely across the department and the wider Law Enforcement community, using specialist expertise and modern technology we put illicit finance at the centre of operations. Economic Crime collaborate across various businesses and government departments to reduce the impact of serious fraud on the UK's tax system, recover the proceeds of fiscal crime and protect the UK against the risk of money laundering and terrorist financing.

The Capability, Assurance and People team sits at the heart of FIS EC within the Corporate Centre. The Corporate Centre is part of a wider programme of work being undertaken across EC which aims to ensure EC is working in the most effective way to enable it to meet its vision of being a global leader in the fight against Economic Crime.
The Corporate Centre brings together a variety of corporate functions, previously being undertaken across the business, into one centralised team, removing duplication, building resilience, and reducing the burden on operational teams.

Job description

POCA Regulators and Trainers oversee the training, registration and monitoring of HMRC financial investigators across the UK. Working in partnership with the Counter Fraud Academy (CFA) and Proceeds of Crime Centre (POCC) at the National Crime Agency (NCA) they ensure that the training, assessment and monitoring of financial investigators within HMRC is in line with agreed national standards for law enforcement agencies.

This is a national team, and the role can be carried out from any EC location.

This post is for a Proceeds of Crime Regulator & Trainer who will also support HMRC's Counter Fraud Academy (CFA) Economic Crime portfolio holder with the ongoing development and delivery of financial investigation training to support the FI training pathway and other lines of business within CCG.

Key duties of this post:

• Registration, Monitoring and Training of HMRC financial investigators across the UK.
• Monitoring includes preparing individual responses, action plans and formal suspension rationale, as well as travelling to meet individuals and their supervisors/managers and conducting workplace assessments.
• Reviewing evidence submitted during training and assessing the evidence, continual reviewing of CPD evidence submitted ensuring individuals' compliance with the legislative obligations.
• Supporting the designing, developing and delivering of training events, in financial investigation and asset recovery in partnership with HMRC Counter Fraud Academy and Proceeds of Crime Centre (POCC). Training to be delivered in either a face to face or digital classroom environment.
• To create and deliver bespoke Illicit Financial training both within FIS and in other directorates as and when required.
• Working in partnership with the Proceeds of Crime Centre (POCC) regulators at the National Crime Agency (NCA) to ensure that assessment and monitoring of financial investigators within HMRC is in line with agreed national standards for law enforcement authorities.
• Maintaining own current competence, knowledge and understanding in financial investigation legislation, case law, training, procedures, guidelines, best practice and criminal typologies; and the appropriate delivery of training products, tutoring, assessing, accreditation and monitoring.
• Successful candidates will be expected to complete the HMRC Training for Learning Professionals (TLP) course for the delivery of training in a face to face or digital classroom environment.

Person specification

There is no typical day in this role. Responsibilities can vary between:

• Supporting HMRC's Counter Fraud Academy in the design and preparation of training material.
• Delivery of financial investigator training and other financial related training as required.
• Setting or checking and advising on Action Plans, PDP's and CPD's.
• Liaising and interacting with POCC on behalf of HMRC.
• Disseminating best practice, policy and case law changes advised to HMRC FI's.
• Networking with financial staff/managers located in Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) and Risk and Intelligence Service (RIS).
• Building and maintaining good relationships with key stakeholders: CFA and POCC.

The ideal candidate will have:

• High levels of interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to explain issues in a concise and straightforward way to a wide range of audiences.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Strong decision-making ability and the application of effective problem solving.
• The ability to work with the minimum of supervision and be highly motivated.
• Effective report writing skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, and other Law Enforcement Agencies with the skills to build positive working relationships and establish strong networks.
• Successful candidates will be expected to take part in and successfully complete appropriate assessor training.
• The role will involve occasional travel and overnight stays to deliver training.

Essential Criteria:

The successful candidate must:

• Have either currently or previously completed Financial Investigation Restraint & Confiscation (R&C) training and PDP successfully and be accredited/registered with POCA 2002 Part2/4, and 8 powers or have the same powers voluntarily suspended in accordance with NCA POCC policy.
  Powers must not have been suspended for more than the 36 months limit. This will be checked against the Financial Investigation Support System (FISS)
• Have the ability to demonstrate knowledge of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (as amended) and associated legislation.

Transitional Sites Information

If your location preference is for the following site, it's important to note that this is not long-term site for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time.

For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations (opens in a new window)

This site is:

• Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle.

You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage.

Leeds Locations

Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRC's Moves Adjustment Payment guidance.

Qualifications
• Have either currently or previously completed Financial Investigation Restraint & Confiscation (R&C) training and PDP successfully and be accredited/registered with POCA 2002 Part2/4, and 8 powers or have the same powers voluntarily suspended in accordance with NCA POCC policy.
Powers must not have been suspended for more than the 36 months limit. This will be checked against the Financial Investigation Support System (FISS).

Behaviours

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £37,682, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £10,916 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.

To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.

How to Apply

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following:

• A name-blind CV including your job history and previous experiences of up to your last 3 roles with no more than 100 words per role.
• A 750-word Personal Statement. Your personal statement should be used to describe how your skills and experience would be suitable for the advertised role, making reference to the essential criteria and person specification outlined in the advert.
• Separate 250-word statements addressing the specified Behaviours - Communicating and Influencing and Developing Self and Others.

Sift

In the event of a large number of applications being received, an initial sift may be held on your Personal Statement.

At full sift all behaviour statements, your CV and your Personal Statement will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview.

We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications.

Interview

During the panel interview, your experience will be assessed and you will be asked behaviour-based questions to explore in detail what you are capable of, and you will be asked strength-based questions to also explore what you enjoy and your motivations relevant to the job role.

Candidates will also be asked to deliver a 8 minute presentation based on a question that will be provided to those successfully invited to interview. Questions based on the presentation will then follow.

This is an example of a strengths-based question:

"It is often said that the customer's needs should come first. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?"

There is no expectation or requirement for you to prepare for the strengths-based questions in advance of the interview, though you may find it helpful to spend some time reflecting on what you enjoy doing and what you do well.

Interviews will take place via video link. Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.

Eligibility

Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. We understand mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we will not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, or have withdrawn yourself in error and need your application reinstated whilst the campaign is still live, please contact us via: unitybusinessservicesrecruitmentresults@hmrc.gov.uk - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - 'Please re-open my application - [insert vacancy ref] & vacancy closing date [insert date]'.

To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application .

The HMRC app can help you with your application

The HMRC app can provide you with your past 5 years' employment history, making the process of filling in your application quicker and easier.

If successful in your application, you will need your National Insurance number for the onboarding process.

Download the HMRC app now and save your National Insurance number to your digital phone wallet.

How to download the HMRC app and sign up for an account

Download the free HMRC app from the App Store or Google Play store.

If you have an HMRC online account already, sign straight in using your ID and password. If not, you can prove your identity by answering some questions or providing your photo ID.

You'll then be able to access the app quickly and easily by signing in using a 6-digit PIN, your fingerprint, or facial recognition.

You can find guidance for technical issues on GOV.UK: Technical support with HMRC online services .

Reserve List

A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles - if this applies to you, we'll let you know via your Civil Service Jobs account.

Merit List

After interview, a single merit list will be created, and you will only be considered for posts in locations you have expressed a preference for. Appointments will be made in strict merit order in line with the set number of roles in each location. #meritlist

Criminal Record Check

Applications received from candidates with a criminal record are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy.

Hybrid working at HMRC

HMRC is an office-based organisation, and colleagues are expected to spend 60% of their working time in the office. Our offices provide opportunity for interaction, collaboration which aids learning and development and a sense of community. Where the role allows it, and where the home environment is suitable, colleagues can work from home for up to 2 days a week, averaged over a calendar month (or a proportionate amount of time for colleagues who work less than full time).

Reasonable Adjustments

We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:

Contact the UBS Recruitment team via unitybusinessservicesrecruitmentresults@hmrc.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

Complete the "Assistance required" section in the "Additional requirements" page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you're deaf, a Language Service Professional.

Additional Security Information

Please note in addition to the standard pre-employment checks for appointment into the Civil Service, all candidates must also obtain National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance level for this vacancy. You will normally need to meet the minimum UK residency period as determined by the level of vetting being undertaken, which for SC is 5 years UK residency prior to your vetting application. If you have any questions about this residency requirement, please speak to the vacancy holder for this post.

From 1 April 2026, applicants will be required to meet updated nationality and residency requirements so that National Security Vetting (NSV) checks can be conducted. If this affects you, we will give you more information at the appropriate time.

Important information for existing HMRC contractual homeworkers

This role may be suitable for existing HMRC employees who are contractual homeworkers. Occasional attendance to the office will be required where there is a business need. Please consider the advertised office locations for this role when applying and only select locations from the 'location preferences' section that you can travel to.

Terms and Conditions

Customer facing roles in HMRC require the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English and/or Welsh where required. Where this is an essential requirement, this will be tested as part of the selection process.

HMRC has a presence in every region of the UK. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations (opens in a new window) .

The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences.

Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant application(s) will be withdrawn from the process.

Recording of interviews is prohibited unless explicit agreement is sought in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulations.

Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment.

A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

New entrants will join on the minimum of the pay band.

Please note that, if you are applying for roles on a part-time basis, the salary agreed will be pro-rata, reflective of the working hours agreed within your contract.

If you experience accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.

For more Information for people applying for, or thinking of applying for, roles at HM Revenue and Customs, please see link: Working for HMRC: information for applicants - GOV.UK .

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) .

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) .

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) .

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Colwyn Griffiths
• Email : colwyn.griffiths@hmrc.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : unitybusinessservicesrecruitmentresults@hmrc.gov.uk

Further information
Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of the Recruitment Principles.
In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via ubsrecruitmentcomplaints@hmrc.gov.uk . Please note that we do not accept complaints or appeals regarding scoring of outcomes of campaigns unless candidates can provide clear evidence that the campaign did not follow the Recruitment Principles.
If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their website.