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Blue Badge Fraud Investigator

Job Description

Job Title: Blue Badge Fraud Investigation Officer (Ex-Detective / Specialist Investigator) Location: Gloucestershire (office base in Gloucester, field work countywide)
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term, Part-Time (2 Days/Week – 8 Hours per Day)
Day Rate:
  • PAYE: £350
  • LTD/Umbrella: £350
  • AWR PAYE: £350
    Start Date: ASAP
    Driving Licence: Required – Full UK Licence and access to an unmarked vehicle for field duties
Overview: Service Care Solutions are proud to partner with Gloucestershire County Council to recruit a highly skilled Blue Badge Fraud Investigation Officer. This specialist role is ideal for an ex-police detective or investigator with a detailed knowledge of criminal investigation processes, PACE, CPIA, and fraud-related legislation. You will lead investigations into misuse of the Blue Badge Scheme and support enforcement across the county.
Key Responsibilities: Investigation & Enforcement (Core):
  • Lead all criminal investigations into fraudulent Blue Badge use across Gloucestershire.
  • Conduct regular on-street compliance visits and spot checks (50% of your time).
  • Identify misuse including use of stolen, counterfeit, expired, or misappropriated badges.
  • Prepare high-standard prosecution case files including witness statements, exhibits, cost schedules, and legal referrals.
  • Attend and give evidence at Magistrates and Crown Courts as required.
  • Carry out interviews under caution (PACE) at the Council’s PACE suite.
  • Operate in compliance with CPIA 1996, PACE 1984, Fraud Act 2006, and other relevant legislation.
  • Investigate five key offence types:
    • Misuse of genuine blue badges
    • Use of fake or forged badges
    • Use of stolen badges
    • Manufacturing of counterfeit badges
    • Fraudulent use of on-street parking permits (residential/carer/business)
Data Gathering & Reporting:
  • Collect data on badge use including location, time of use, frequency, and user profile.
  • Produce detailed monthly reports outlining investigations, prosecutions, risks, and outcomes.
  • Maintain central exhibit registers and manage unused material under CPIA protocols.
  • Track prosecution progress and prepare ‘highlight reports’ for monthly performance meetings.
Stakeholder Engagement & Training:
  • Liaise closely with GCC Legal Services, Parking Operations (NSL), Gloucestershire Police, Internal Audit, Communications, and Trading Standards.
  • Support the training of Civil Enforcement Officers on identification of fake badges and fraud indicators.
  • Attend CEO team briefings and joint operational activities with partner agencies.
  • Assist the Council’s Comms Team in proactive media campaigns targeting badge fraud.
  • Report cross-county misuse to relevant local authorities to combat national badge fraud.
Logistics & Compliance:
  • Work flexible hours (including weekends when required) to accommodate operations.
  • Attend approximately 4–6 court hearings per year.
  • Office access (1 day/week) with secure document storage and ICT access provided.
  • Must operate in line with GCC’s ICT, information management, and security standards.
Person Specification: Essential:
  • Former Detective or Investigations Officer (Police or similar regulatory background).
  • In-depth working knowledge of PACE, CPIA, and criminal law related to fraud, theft, and counterfeiting.
  • Confident preparing cases for prosecution, conducting interviews under caution, and attending court.
  • High attention to detail and ability to produce legally robust reports and documentation.
  • Exceptional stakeholder communication skills; able to train others and work cross-departmentally.
  • Self-sufficient with access to an unmarked personal vehicle for surveillance/spot checks.
Desirable:
  • Experience working with Local Authorities or Trading Standards.
  • Familiarity with on-street parking enforcement systems and digital evidence gathering.
  • Media engagement or public-facing campaign involvement.
Additional Information:
  • GCC will provide camera equipment and hot-desking facilities in Gloucester.
  • The role requires complete confidentiality, professionalism, and compliance with local authority prosecution procedures.
  • Contract may include post-exit responsibilities, including follow-up court attendances.
Apply Now: If you’re a former detective or fraud investigator passionate about protecting public resources and serving your community, apply now or contact Lewis Ashcroft at Service Care Solutions.
📧 lewis.ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk