The role will be based at our offices at 2-4 Cockspur Street, London, SW1Y 5BS, in central London. We are operating hybrid working arrangements that require staff to be in Cockspur Street 40% of their working pattern.
Job Summary
The SFO is a unique law enforcement organisation which both investigates and prosecutes the top tier of fraud, bribery and corruption and related money laundering. We bring the skills of our lawyers, investigators, accountants, analysts and administrators together on every case from the outset and work closely with law enforcement and prosecution partners in the UK and overseas.
You will be working in the Proceeds of Crime and International Assistance Division and playing a key role in the delivery of the SFO’s strategic objective of recovering the proceeds of serious or complex economic crime. You will set the strategic direction in the cases allocated to you, ensuring that asset recovery opportunities (whether Part 2 or 5 POCA or both) are identified, prioritised and resourced to ensure a just outcome and where possible, the return of money to victims. You will be experienced in global asset recovery and criminal litigation or investigation, with experience of civil litigation or civil investigations being a bonus. You will be skilled in working collaboratively with colleagues internally and externally. You will also play a key part in the overall management of the Division and its multi-agency work on policy matters relating to asset recovery representing the SFO as a key player in this field.
Job Description
As a Case Controller (Proceeds of Crime) you will be responsible for:
- Lead and manage own case load of complex asset recovery cases. Using own technical proficiency and in collaboration with team members set the overall strategy and investigation plan, manage the investigative and litigation resourcing (both people and money), ensure that work is done in a timely manner in accordance with the key priorities of the case, identify risk, plan and deliver a robust risk and assurance strategy.
- Prepare and provide effective casework updates for senior managers, including Head of Division, General Counsel, Chief Operating Officer and the Director.
- Ensure Proceeds of Crime (POC) work allocated to colleagues tasked on specific cases and for which you have line management responsibilities is progressed effectively, efficiently, in accordance with the key priorities of the case with risk and expenditure identified and appropriately managed.
- Manage budgets for each case ensuring potential costs are identified and communicated promptly and counsel’s fees are agreed on a monthly basis.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews of POC work across the Division as required.
- Ensure the development and delivery of best practice across the Division and Office.
For more information about the role and for a full list of key responsibilities, please see attached Job Pack.
As a Case Controller (Proceeds of Crime) you will be responsible for:
- Lead and manage own case load of complex asset recovery cases. Using own technical proficiency and in collaboration with team members set the overall strategy and investigation plan, manage the investigative and litigation resourcing (both people and money), ensure that work is done in a timely manner in accordance with the key priorities of the case, identify risk, plan and deliver a robust risk and assurance strategy.
- Prepare and provide effective casework updates for senior managers, including Head of Division, General Counsel, Chief Operating Officer and the Director.
- Ensure Proceeds of Crime (POC) work allocated to colleagues tasked on specific cases and for which you have line management responsibilities is progressed effectively, efficiently, in accordance with the key priorities of the case with risk and expenditure identified and appropriately managed.
- Manage budgets for each case ensuring potential costs are identified and communicated promptly and counsel’s fees are agreed on a monthly basis.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews of POC work across the Division as required.
- Ensure the development and delivery of best practice across the Division and Office.
For more information about the role and for a full list of key responsibilities, please see attached Job Pack.
Person specification
See above and attached Job Pack.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Changing and Improving
- Delivering at Pace
- Making Effective Decisions
Alongside your salary of £72,320, Serious Fraud Office contributes £20,951 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme. For further details, click here http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/pensions
Generous annual leave provision of 25 days which increases to 30 days after five years’ service plus an additional day in recognition of the King’s Birthday and the option to buy or sell up to five days’ leave per year. Different terms may apply if you are already a Civil Servant.
Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme.
Interest-free season travel ticket, bicycle loan and cycle to work scheme.
Access to the Rental Deposit Salary Advance Scheme which assists employees in meeting the costs of deposits for privately rented homes.
Opportunities for learning and development.
Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies.
Voucher for eye care and discounted spectacles.
Access to a range of discounts through membership of the Civil Service Sports and Social Club, CSSC Sports and Leisure. http://www.cssc.co.uk/
Maternity and paternity leave provision over and above the statutory entitlements.
Access to My CPS Rewards Gateway. My CPS Rewards offers staff a range of rewards and savings including:
- Discounts with high street retailers
- Savings on grocery shopping at a range of supermarkets
- Special salary sacrifice and recognition schemes
- Reloadable gift cards and e-cards
- Instant vouchers
Any move to the Serious Fraud Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
Application stage
Qualifications
As part of the application process, you will be required to provide a CV detailing your job history and qualifications, including details of how you meet the
Essential Technical criteria:
- England and Wales qualified Solicitor or Barrister (Legal Profession)
OR
- Proceeds of Crime Centre Accreditation – Restraint & Confiscation (Investigator)
In Addition, In No More Than 750 Words You Must Provide a Personal Statement Demonstrating How You Meet Each Of The Following Essential Experience Criteria
- Significant practical experience of legal asset recovery remedies or investigations pursuant to the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and the Criminal Finances Act 2017.
- Significant experience of at least two of the following; restraint proceedings; confiscation investigations and proceedings; enforcement of complex orders (confiscation or civil recovery); civil recovery and/or civil recovery investigations; requests from overseas jurisdictions for asset recovery assistance.
- Demonstrable experience of managing and developing colleagues to improve performance and facilitate career progression through coaching, mentoring or management.
It will not be possible to provide feedback to applicants who are unsuccessful at the application stage.
Interview stage
All interviews are to be in-person. Behaviours and experience criteria as outlined in the job pack will be tested at interview. You will also be asked Strength based questions.
Candidates invited to interview will also be required to complete an assessment.
Full details of the interview process will be made available to shortlisted candidates in the invite to interview.
Timetable
Advert closes
1st September 2025.
Sift to take place
5th September 2025.
Interviews are expected to take from
16th September 2025.
All dates are indicative and subject to change.
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 for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
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.
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.
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).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
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Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
Recruitment team
Further information
For external competitions there is no appeal against the selection decision. However, individuals have a right to appeal if they feel that the principle of appointment on merit through fair and open competition and the Civil Service Commissioners’ recruitment principles have not been met. Individuals who want to appeal should do this by setting out their grounds for appeal in an email for the attention of Head of People to
[email protected]. If, after an internal appeal, you still believe that the Civil Service Commissioners’ Principles have not been met, then you can contact the Commission directly: Complaints should be sent in writing to: Civil Service Commission, Room G08 ,1 Horse Guards Road, London SW1A 2HQ. Email
[email protected]
