Blue Badge Fraud Investigator

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.
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